Author: Chris Quigley
Middletown, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Lottery is urging players to check their tickets as three winning Powerball® tickets, totaling $1.25 million, are nearing expiration. These tickets were sold at retailers in Philadelphia, Lehigh, and Allegheny counties and are tied to historic Powerball® jackpot runs from October 2023. The first unclaimed ticket, worth $1 million, was sold at United Food Market, 500 East Walnut Lane in Philadelphia. This ticket, from the drawing on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, matched five white balls—9, 35, 54, 63, and 64. The deadline to claim this prize is Friday, October 4, 2024. Another ticket, worth $100,000,…
EASTON, Conn. — A lucky ticket purchased at Pops Grocery Store in Easton has won a $2 million jackpot. The winning ticket, connected to a resident from nearby Bridgeport, was drawn on Tuesday, August 27. The fortunate winner will receive the full $2 million prize, marking a significant win in the local area. Pops Grocery Store, where the ticket was purchased, will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket. Lottery officials have yet to reveal the winner’s identity.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Authorities are seeking assistance from the public in identifying suspects involved in a robbery that occurred in the early hours of Sunday, August 4, in Northwest Washington. Around 3:49 a.m., the suspects approached and assaulted a victim in the 1900 block of 14th Street, Northwest, before stealing the victim’s property and fleeing the scene. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspects were captured on surveillance footage, which can be viewed here. Anyone with information about the suspects is urged to contact the D.C. Metro Police at (202) 727-9099 or…
WASHINGTON, D.C.— A fatal motorcycle crash occurred early Sunday morning in Northwest Washington, resulting in the death of 30-year-old William Edwards Jr. of Southeast. The incident happened at 3:27 a.m. when Edwards, riding a Suzuki GSX motorcycle without a helmet, collided with a black Toyota RAV4 at the intersection of 11th and U Streets. Edwards was traveling at a high speed westbound on U Street and ran a red light, leading to the collision with the Toyota, which was moving northbound with a green light. Edwards was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of…
WESTBROOK, Conn. — A Keno player from Westbrook has won $10,400 after purchasing a winning ticket at a local gas station. The winning ticket was sold at the Valero Gas Station in Westbrook. The win occurred on Tuesday, August 27. The winner, whose identity has not been disclosed, successfully matched the numbers to claim the prize in the popular lottery game. According to lottery officials, the Valero Gas Station, located in Westbrook, will receive a standard retailer’s commission for selling the winning ticket. Residents are reminded to check their tickets and to contact lottery officials to claim any prizes.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 1 p.m. on August 28 in the 4500 block of Texas Avenue in Southeast D.C. The police have issued a lookout for a black male in his late 20s to early 30s with dreadlocks, wearing a black hoodie sweater. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the D.C. Metro Police at (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to 50411. A reward of up to $10,000 is available for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. No further details have been released at this time.
TRENTON, N.J. — A single Jersey Cash 5 ticket has won the $1,386,281 jackpot from the drawing on Tuesday. The ticket, which matched all five numbers, was sold in Bergen County. The winning numbers for the August 27 drawing were 07, 15, 37, 38, and 45, with the XTRA number being 02. The Bullseye number drawn was 07. The jackpot-winning ticket was purchased at Krauszer’s Food Store, located at 383 Market St. in Saddle Brook. According to the New Jersey Lottery, the retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus check for selling the winning ticket. The identity of the winner has…
PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — A 29-year-old man was shot in the lower back on Saturday afternoon in West Philadelphia, according to police reports. The incident occurred at approximately 1:14 p.m. in the 18th District near the intersection of 56th Street and Walnut Street. The victim, identified as a Black male, was shot once in the lower left side of his back by an unknown assailant. Police quickly responded to the scene and transported the victim to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center, where he is listed in stable condition. The scene is currently being held as authorities continue their investigation into the shooting. No…
TINTON FALLS, N.J. — A female terrier mix was found abandoned and tied to a post behind the Hawthorn Suites Motel on Park Road in Tinton Falls early Friday morning, prompting a call for public assistance in identifying those responsible. At approximately 1:00 a.m., the malnourished dog, who appeared to have recently given birth, was discovered and is now receiving veterinary care at the Monmouth County SPCA. Authorities have described the suspects as two males and one female, either white or Hispanic, who fled the scene in a mid-2000s red or maroon Toyota Corolla. Anyone with information is urged to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An armed robbery occurred Monday afternoon on the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE, prompting a crime alert and an active investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department. The incident took place around 1:34 p.m. on August 26th. According to authorities, three suspects were involved in the robbery, all described as Black males wearing ski masks. The first suspect was described by police as a black male, wearing glasses, a black ski mask, a black and white sweatshirt, green pants, and gray and white shoes, and was armed with a black rifle. The second suspect was described as…