Author: Chris Quigley
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A fatal shooting occurred early Friday in Northwest Washington, claiming the life of a 23-year-old woman. At approximately 12:17 a.m., officers patrolling the 700 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest, heard gunfire. Upon arriving at the scene, police found evidence of a shooting, though no victim was present. Shortly after, Lou Loni Jordan, a resident of Waldorf, Maryland, was discovered at a local hospital receiving treatment for gunshot wounds. Despite medical efforts, Jordan succumbed to her injuries. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to the…
AVON LAKE, OH — A lucky lottery player in Avon Lake has won $10,000 after playing the Ohio Lottery’s 50th Anniversary scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Avon Lake Shell on Lake Road. After mandatory state and federal taxes of 28 percent, the winner will take home approximately $7,200. The 50th Anniversary scratch-off, priced at $50, offers a top prize of $600,000 per year for 25 years. As of August 23, two top prizes remain available in the game.
ZANESVILLE, OH — A Zanesville resident has claimed a $10,000 prize after playing the Ohio Lottery’s $500,000 Cashword scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Speedway #9153 on Blue Avenue. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, the winner will take home approximately $7,200. The $500,000 Cashword scratch-off, priced at $10, still has one top prize of $500,000 remaining as of August 21, 2024
BALTIMORE, MD — A man is in critical condition after being shot late Wednesday night on Yale Avenue in the Southwestern District. Officers arrived on the scene around 11:28 p.m. and found the unidentified victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Due to the severity of his injuries, homicide detectives have taken over the investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers.
SYKESVILLE, MD — Navy veteran Julian Osborne, a resident of Sykesville, has won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, courtesy of the Maryland Lottery’s Mega Millions Team USA second-chance promotion. Osborne, 71, spent over 24 years serving on U.S. Navy fast-attack submarines, traveling the world beneath the seas. Now, he’s set to embark on a new adventure, this time above ground, where he hopes to witness ski jump events and other Olympic spectacles. Retired from active duty, Osborne continues his service as a transportation supervisor at the U.S. Naval Academy. His winning entry was selected…
BALTIMORE, MD — Two Maryland Lottery players from District Heights and Baltimore took home big prizes on August 21 after winning on THE BIG SPIN scratch-off game. A District Heights resident, known by the nickname “Jefe,” won $150,000 after spinning the prize wheel at the Maryland Lottery headquarters. Jefe, introduced to the lottery by her boyfriend, plans to use her winnings to expand her catering business. The winning ticket was purchased at Galaxy Food Market in Suitland, earning the store a $1,000 bonus. In Baltimore, a lifelong resident nicknamed “The Milkman” hit a $125,000 prize. The Milkman, a retired state…
BALTIMORE, MD — A 46-year-old man was fatally shot early Thursday morning on East North Avenue. Eastern District patrol officers responded to a Shot Spotter alert around 12:21 a.m. and found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Homicide detectives are investigating and urge anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
MT. RAINIER, MD — A devoted Mega Millions player from Prince George’s County recently visited Maryland Lottery headquarters to claim a $30,000 prize from a mid-July drawing, marking his second significant win with the multistate jackpot game. The federal employee, who regularly purchases tickets for Powerball, Mega Millions, and Multi-Match drawings, previously won $40,000 in the same game two years ago. His latest win came from a $3 quick-pick ticket purchased on July 19, where adding the Megaplier tripled his initial $10,000 prize. The winner, who checks his tickets in batches, only discovered his windfall this week after scanning a…
NEW YORK — Two Powerball players in New York are celebrating after each winning third-prize in the August 21 drawing. One of the winning tickets was purchased at MORENO BROTHER’S, located at 9415 Astoria Blvd in East Elmhurst, while the other was sold at WEIS MARKETS, 1109-11 Main Union Center Hwy in Endicott. Both tickets are worth $50,000. The Powerball drawing takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m., with numbers drawn from a pool of one to 69 and a separate red Power Ball from a pool of one to 26.
BALTIMORE, MD — A man has been arrested in connection with the death of 38-year-old Sierra Johnson, who was found deceased in her home on Abbott Court on July 14. Officers responded to the scene early that morning, discovering Johnson with fatal head trauma. After canvassing the area, police apprehended 36-year-old Bryan Cherry nearby on Homewood Avenue. Detectives believe Cherry physically assaulted Johnson, leading to her death. He has been charged with first-degree murder and additional offenses and is currently held at the Central Booking Intake Facility.