Author: Chris Quigley
New York, N.Y. — The New York Lottery has announced that two third-prize-winning tickets, each worth $50,000, were sold for the August 17 Powerball drawing. The winning tickets were purchased at 477 News & Tobacco, located at 477 Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn, and at 7-Eleven, located at 1117 New York Ave in Ogdensburg. Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of 1 to 69, with the red Power Ball drawn from a separate field of 1 to 26. Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A shooting in Southeast D.C. left a vehicle damaged by gunfire and a victim hospitalized on Saturday afternoon, prompting a search for the suspect captured on surveillance footage. At approximately 3:18 p.m., officers responded to a property damage report in the 3400 block of 13th Place, Southeast, and found a vehicle damaged by gunfire. Shortly afterward, a victim with gunshot wounds arrived at a local hospital, conscious and breathing. The suspect was captured on surveillance footage. Anyone who can identify the suspect or has information about the incident is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099…
Denton, Md. — An electrical estimator from Caroline County experienced an unexpected “shock” after revealing a $50,000 prize on a $500,000 Crossword instant ticket purchased late last month. The Eastern Shore resident, who frequently buys scratch-offs on his way home from work, decided to try his luck at Bullock’s Deli in Denton. After stopping in for gas and coffee, he was drawn to the Lottery vending machine and chose the $500,000 Crossword game, attracted by the game’s top prize. “It was a huge rush,” the winner shared, describing the moment he realized he had won $50,000. Despite his excitement, he…
New York, N.Y. — The New York Lottery announced that a third-prize-winning Powerplay ticket worth $250,000 was sold for the August 17 Powerball drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Rd in Newburgh. Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of 1 to 69, with the Power Ball drawn from a separate field of 1 to 26. The Power Play option allows players to multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times. Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Authorities are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a misdemeanor sexual abuse incident that took place early Sunday morning in Northwest Washington. At approximately 12:40 a.m., a suspect made unwanted sexual contact with a victim walking along the sidewalk in the 2600 block of Woodley Place, Northwest. The suspect, described by police as a Black male in his 30s, approximately 5’8” tall, and last seen wearing jeans, fled the scene. The victim was not injured. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or send a tip via…
Baltimore, Md. — Football fans have reason to celebrate as the Maryland Lottery launches its 16th annual Ravens-themed scratch-offs today, featuring new games and exciting second-chance promotions. The new scratch-offs include the $2 Ravens X2 and $10 Ravens X10 games. The $10 ticket offers nine top prizes of $200,000, while the $2 ticket has seven top prizes of $20,000. Starting today, players can also participate in the popular second-chance promotion by submitting non-winning Ravens scratch-offs into their My Lottery Rewards accounts. Each non-winning $2 ticket grants two entries, and each $10 ticket provides 10 entries. A total of 68 winners…
New York, N.Y. — The New York Lottery has announced that two top-prize winning tickets were sold for the August 17 TAKE 5 Evening drawing, each valued at $17,078.50. The winning tickets were purchased at L&E Grocery, located at 127 Albany Ave in Brooklyn, and at Kwik Fill, located at 3724 Harlem Rd in Buffalo. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of 1 through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Lottery draw game prizes can be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 16-year-old male from Capitol Heights, Maryland, was arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred early Saturday morning in Northwest D.C. At approximately 2:50 a.m., suspects approached a victim in the 2000 block of 11th Street, Northwest, assaulted the individual, and stole their property before fleeing. Responding officers apprehended one suspect at the scene. The juvenile has been charged with Robbery (Force and Violence). The case remains under investigation, and authorities are seeking any additional information. Individuals with knowledge of the incident are encouraged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411.…
Middletown, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery Fast Play ticket worth $115,358 was sold at a Sheetz in Washington County on Friday, August 16. The winning ticket was for the Cash Boom game, a $5 Fast Play game offering progressive top prizes starting at $75,000. The Sheetz location at 300 Racetrack Road, Washington, will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Fast Play games are similar to Scratch-Offs but do not require scratching or waiting for a drawing. Tickets are printed on demand from a Lottery sales terminal or self-service vending terminal. Players can check if they’ve won by…
New York, N.Y. — The New York Lottery announced that two top-prize winning tickets were sold for the August 16 TAKE 5 Midday drawing, each worth $9,956. The winning tickets were purchased at C-Town Supermarket, located at 3320 Broadway in Manhattan, and at Aaziz Fuel, located at 223 Boston Post Road in Port Chester. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of 1 through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Lottery draw game prizes can be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing.