Author: Chris Quigley

D.C. — A deadly shooting in Northwest D.C. on Friday evening has left a 25-year-old man dead, prompting an active investigation. The incident occurred around 6:57 p.m. on August 23, in the 1300 block of Girard Street, Northwest. Responding officers discovered an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim, identified as Martinez Robinson of Waldorf, Maryland, was rushed to a nearby hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send tips via text to 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered…

BROOKLYN, NY — A top-prize winning ticket for the TAKE 5 midday drawing on Sunday was sold in Brooklyn. The ticket, worth $17,065.50, was purchased at Peralta Bueno, located at 2578 Pitkin Avenue. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Lottery prizes can be claimed up to one year from the drawing date.

BUFFALO, NY — A top-prize winning ticket for the TAKE 5 EVENING drawing on Sunday was sold in Buffalo. The ticket, worth $28,542, was purchased at B-RITE FOOD MARKET located at 905 Clinton Street. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Lottery prizes can be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing.

BALTIMORE, MD — The Baltimore Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating 67-year-old Charles Austin, a vulnerable adult who was last seen on August 26, 2024. Austin was last seen in the 1000 block of West Pratt Street, wearing dark jeans and a light-colored shirt. Anyone with information on Charles Austin’s whereabouts is urged to call 911 or contact detectives at 443-984-7385.

Washington, D.C. — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a burglary at a business on Benning Road NE, following a swift response by law enforcement. The incident occurred in the early hours of August 24, when the suspect forcibly entered a business in the 1500 block of Benning Road, Northeast. Once inside, the suspect attempted to steal property before fleeing the scene. Officers quickly canvassed the area and apprehended the suspect. Following an investigation, 21-year-old Nikisher Alexander of Northeast D.C. was charged with Burglary Two.

COLUMBUS, OH — A local lottery player has won $10,000 after purchasing a Money Maker scratch-off ticket from a Giant Eagle store in Columbus. The winning ticket was bought at Giant Eagle #6504, located at 4747 Sawmill Road, according to the Ohio Lottery Commission. After deducting the mandatory state and federal taxes, which total 28 percent, the winner will receive approximately $7,200. Money Maker is a $30 scratch-off game that offers a top prize of $80,000 annually for 25 years. As of August 22, five of these top prizes remain unclaimed.

FLUSHING, NY — A top-prize winning ticket for the TAKE 5 EVENING drawing on Tuesday was sold in Flushing. The ticket, valued at $33,465.50, was purchased at FRESHMART located at 40-38 Union Street. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Lottery prizes can be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing.

POMEROY, OH — Shawn Phillips, a West Virginia resident, is celebrating a $10,000 win after playing the Ohio Lottery’s Lady Luck 50X scratch-off game. Phillips purchased his lucky ticket at Riverside Food Mart #257 on West Main Street in Pomeroy. He chose the ticket on a whim, picking what looked good at the time. As he scratched the ticket, he began hitting the bonuses and quickly realized he had won $10,000. “I was shocked. I didn’t expect it,” Phillips shared. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, Phillips will take home approximately $7,200. He plans to use his…

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Nicholas Giampa, a Virginia man awaiting trial for the 2017 murders of his girlfriend’s parents, was found dead early Thursday in his Fairfax County jail cell. Giampa, 24, had been incarcerated since 2018, charged with the fatal shootings of Scott Fricker, 48, and Buckley Kuhn-Fricker, 43, in their Virginia home. Fairfax County police are investigating Giampa’s death but preliminarily do not suspect foul play. The case gained national attention due to Giampa’s neo-Nazi affiliations and the circumstances surrounding the murders. Giampa and the Kuhn-Frickers’ daughter had reportedly formed a suicide pact after her family forbade their…

LOUISVILLE, OH — A Louisville woman has claimed a $40,000 prize in the Mega Millions drawing held on Tuesday, August 20. The winning ticket, purchased at West Main Drive Thru on West Main Street, matched four out of the five white balls and the Mega Ball, earning her an initial prize of $10,000. With the Megaplier added, her winnings were quadrupled to $40,000. The winning numbers were 5-20-26-49-51, with the Mega Ball 24. The next Mega Millions drawing is on Friday, August 23, with a jackpot of $527 million.