Author: Chris Quigley
EASTON, MD— An Eastern Shore woman is celebrating an unexpected $500,000 win after playing the 2nd edition of the $500,000 Crossword scratch-off game. A longtime fan of crossword-themed lottery games, the Easton resident initially believed she had won a smaller prize, only to be shocked by the actual amount. The surprising win happened about three weeks ago when the lucky player visited J&K Wine and Liquors in Easton specifically to purchase her favorite scratch-offs. She bought one $20 $500,000 Crossword ticket and one $20 Win $100, $200, or $500 ticket, both games she regularly enjoys. Preferring to play at home,…
WASHINGTON, D.C.— A devastating flood at District Dogs in Northeast D.C. on Monday night resulted in the deaths of several dogs after heavy rain caused water to surge into the facility. The incident occurred when six feet of water accumulated along Rhode Island Avenue, ultimately breaking through the front glass of the doggy day care. The flooding left multiple vehicles stranded under a nearby overpass, and D.C. Fire and EMS rescued ten people from the street and an additional ten people and twenty dogs from inside the day care. Unfortunately, some of the dogs could not be saved. DC Fire…
SANDUSKY, OH— A lucky Ohio Lottery player has claimed the top prize of $10,000 after playing the Bingo Multiplier scratch-off. The winning ticket was purchased at Speedway #3667, located at 5902 Milan Rd in Sandusky. Following mandatory state and federal tax withholdings of 28 percent, the winner will take home approximately $7,200. Bingo Multiplier is a $2 scratch-off game with a top prize of $10,000. As of August 15, five top prizes remain available in the game. Since 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $32 billion to support education across the state.
LORAIN, OH— Mary Caudill of Lorain is celebrating a major win after claiming the top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s Maximum Millions scratch-off game. Mary secured the annuity prize of $80,000 per year for 25 years, totaling $2 million, but opted for the $1 million cash option. After mandatory state and federal tax withholdings of 28 percent, she will take home $720,000. The winning ticket was purchased at Pearl Ave Exxon, located at 5411 Pearl Ave in Lorain. Mary plans to use her winnings to buy a new house and cars for her children. Maximum Millions is a $20 scratch-off…
MIDDLETOWN, PA— A lucky customer in Berks County has hit it big, purchasing a $671,962 winning ticket from the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Strike it Rich game. The winning ticket was sold on Tuesday at Smoke & Vape, a popular retailer located at 4864 Penn Avenue in Reading. As a result of this significant sale, the store will receive a $5,000 bonus. Strike it Rich, a $20 Fast Play game, is known for its progressive top prizes, which start at $350,000. Unlike traditional lottery games, Fast Play tickets are printed instantly from a sales terminal or vending machine, offering the excitement of…
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md.— A police chase that stemmed from an AMBER Alert issued in Virginia Beach ended in a fatal crash in Prince George’s County on Thursday morning, leaving one child dead and two others injured. The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) reported that the chase was connected to an incident on August 14, where 36-year-old Dana Demetrius Plummer allegedly stabbed a woman and a child in the 900 block of Jay Art Court before abducting three children—7-year-old Zayin Plummer, 5-year-old Zayir Plummer, and 16-month-old Za’riyah Plummer. The victims were treated at a hospital and were in stable condition…
BARBERTON, OH— Carol Duncan of Barberton is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $500,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $500,000 Cashword scratch-off. Carol purchased the winning ticket late one night at Circle K #5602, located at 344 5th St in Barberton. She recalled a moment of fate when she saw a man in front of her buy the same ticket. “I’m getting the same ticket,” she said, and her choice turned out to be a $500,000 winner. The magnitude of her win took some time to sink in. “I had to keep looking it over and over,” Carol…
WASHINGTON, D.C.— A suspect involved in three carjacking incidents in Northeast D.C. has been arrested, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The series of carjackings began on Wednesday, June 19th at approximately 2:51 p.m., when two suspects approached a victim standing outside their vehicle in the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast. The suspects brandished firearms, entered the victim’s vehicle, and fled the scene. Two additional carjackings occurred in the following weeks. On Friday, June 21, at approximately 9:04 p.m., a suspect approached a victim pumping gas in the 4400 block of Benning Road, Northeast, entered the victim’s vehicle, and…
BALTIMORE, MD— A Baltimore warehouse worker, affectionately known as “Winky,” has struck it rich with a $50,000 win on the Money Drop scratch-off ticket. His dedicated approach to playing the Maryland Lottery paid off when he scored the second-tier prize on his favorite $10 scratch-off game. “Winky,” who prefers to remain anonymous, has a unique strategy when it comes to scratch-offs. He focuses on one game at a time, often purchasing tickets on his way to work. Last week, he bought two Money Drop tickets from Brooklyn Grocery at 3570 Hanover Street. The tickets, numbered 18 and 19, didn’t bring…
WASHINGTON, D.C.— An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Northeast D.C. earlier this year. On Thursday, April 25, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers from the Sixth District responded to reports of a shooting in the 4500 block of Sheriff Road, Northeast. Upon arrival, they found 38-year-old Ricky Canty of Temple Hills, Maryland, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Canty was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. On Wednesday, August 14, the Capitol Area Regional Fugitive Task Force apprehended 18-year-old Jaylen Suggs of Northeast, D.C., pursuant to a D.C. Superior…