Author: Chris Quigley
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two suspects involved in a robbery in Southeast D.C. on Monday morning are being sought by police. The incident occurred around 11:56 a.m. near the 3500 block of Wheeler Road, Southeast. The victim reported that after exiting a store, two individuals approached him, brandished a knife, and physically assaulted him before stealing his property and fleeing the scene. The suspects were caught on a nearby surveillance camera. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to their…
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player has won a progressive top prize of $320,559 with a BBQ Bucks Fast Play ticket purchased in Philadelphia. The winning ticket was sold at Shell, located at 2901 West Abbotsford Avenue, earning the retailer a $500 bonus for the sale. BBQ Bucks, a $10 Fast Play game, offers progressive top prizes starting at $150,000 and is available through Lottery sales terminals or self-service vending machines. Players can check if they’ve won by reviewing their ticket, scanning it at a Lottery retailer, or using the Ticket Checker feature on the Lottery’s Official App. The…
BALTIMORE, MD — A shooting in Baltimore’s Northwest District late Tuesday night has left an unidentified male hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds. At approximately 10:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Patterson Avenue following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found the victim suffering from several gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Northwest District Shooting detectives have taken over the investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact detectives at 410-396-2466. Anonymous tips can also be submitted via the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A suspect was swiftly arrested following an armed robbery in Northeast D.C. on Monday afternoon. At approximately 2:10 p.m., officers were flagged down in the 1500 block of Benning Road, Northeast, where a victim reported being robbed by two individuals, one of whom was armed with a knife. Responding officers promptly apprehended one of the suspects. Following the investigation, 45-year-old Antonio McCoy of Northeast D.C. was charged with Armed Robbery (Knife). The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. A reward of…
GALION, OH — A lottery player at the Galion Moose Lodge 303 recently struck it big, winning $20,248 on the Ohio Lottery Tap Game, Money Tree Jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased at the lodge located at 520 South Market Street. Tap Games, like Money Tree Jackpot, are exclusive to licensed fraternal and veteran organizations and clubs in Ohio. After mandatory state and federal taxes of 28 percent, the winner will take home approximately $14,578.56. Since its inception in 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed over $32 billion to education in the state.
BALTIMORE, MD — A shooting in Baltimore’s Western District early Wednesday morning has prompted an investigation by local detectives. At approximately 1:42 a.m., Western District patrol officers responded to an area hospital where a 44-year-old male had arrived with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Investigators determined that the victim was shot while walking in the 300 block of North Warwick Avenue. Western District detectives are seeking information related to the incident. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact detectives at 410-396-2477 or submit an anonymous tip through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Five suspects involved in a simple assault in Northwest D.C. are being sought by police. The incident occurred on July 21, around 3:30 a.m., when a woman was leaving a convenience store in the 1100 block of U Street, Northwest. The victim reported that multiple suspects approached and assaulted her before fleeing the scene. Surveillance cameras captured images of the suspects. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those…
BALTIMORE, MD — A homicide investigation is underway following a fatal shooting in Baltimore’s Southern District on Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 12:25 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of South Paca Street after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found an unidentified adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Homicide detectives are leading the investigation. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact detectives at 410-396-2100. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips through the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line…
NEW YORK, NY — A third-prize-winning ticket for the August 19 Powerball drawing was sold in Manhattan, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket, worth $50,000, was purchased at Lucky Corner, located at 200 W 96th Street. The Powerball drawing, which selects numbers from a pool of 69 with a red Power Ball drawn separately from a pool of 26, takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
BALTIMORE, MD — A shooting incident in Baltimore’s Southern District on Wednesday morning led to an officer-involved shooting and the arrest of a suspect. At approximately 10:49 a.m., Southern District Patrol officers responded to the 2700 block of Spelman Road following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a 33-year-old man suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was treated on the scene before being transported to a local hospital for further care. During the investigation, officers were alerted to a suspect still in the vicinity. As officers pursued the suspect, he allegedly fired a gun at both a…