Author: Chris Quigley

MANHATTAN, NY — A TAKE 5 top-prize-winning ticket worth $33,275.50 was sold in Manhattan for the August 13 evening drawing. The lucky ticket was purchased at E Smoke Shop, located at 227 1st Ave. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a pool of one through 39, with drawings held daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.

BRONX, NY — A party in the Bronx turned violent early Tuesday morning, resulting in a shooting that left two men injured. The incident occurred around 3:25 a.m. in a building on Walton Avenue in the Concourse area. A verbal argument broke out among several partygoers, escalating when someone pulled out a gun and shot a 26-year-old man. The victim flagged down nearby police officers and was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. A second victim, a 27-year-old man, was also shot in the leg and transported himself to the hospital. Police recovered at least nine shell casings at the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects and a vehicle involved in a robbery that occurred in Northeast Washington. On Tuesday, at approximately 9:52 p.m., the suspects approached victims from behind in the 1100 block of G Street, Northeast. The suspects forcefully took property from one of the victims’ pockets before fleeing the scene. The suspects and the vehicle were captured on a nearby surveillance camera. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information…

MIDDLETOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Allegheny County sold a Powerball ticket worth $213.8 million for the drawing on Monday, August 12. The winning ticket, purchased at AJ’s Pizza located at 3565 Harts Run Road in Pittsburgh, matched all five white balls (9-22-57-67-68) and the red Powerball (14) to claim the jackpot. The winner can choose between an estimated annuity value of $213.8 million or a lump sum cash option of $106.4 million before taxes. As a reward for selling the winning ticket, AJ’s Pizza will receive a $100,000 bonus. This marks the sixth Powerball jackpot won in…

BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore officers arrested a 16-year-old male following an investigation on Tuesday night. Around 10:30 p.m., officers were conducting an investigation in the 2600 block of West Franklin Street, which led to the arrest and seizure of a loaded handgun and controlled dangerous substances (CDS). The teen was taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility and has been charged as an adult.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are seeking a suspect involved in a retail theft on Wednesday in Northwest D.C. Around 2:00 p.m., the suspect entered a store in the 1600 block of 14th Street, Northwest, and stole items from two locations within the establishment before fleeing. Surveillance footage captured images of the individual. Residents with information about the suspect are urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send a tip via text to 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

SHIRLEY, NY — A lucky player in Shirley has won a $1 million second prize in the August 13 Mega Millions drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at 741 Montauk, located at 741 Montauk Hwy. The ticket matched five out of the six numbers drawn in the game, securing the $1 million prize. Mega Millions numbers are drawn from a pool of one to 70, with the Mega Ball drawn from a separate pool of one to 25. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are seeking help from the public to identify suspects involved in a retail theft in Northwest Washington. On Thursday, July 4, at around 11:00 a.m., the suspects entered a store in the 1700 block of 14th Street, Northwest, and stole merchandise before fleeing the scene. Surveillance cameras captured images of the individuals. Anyone with information about the suspects is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send a tip via text to 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an effort to locate a vehicle involved in a recent shooting, the D.C. Metro Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance. The incident occurred on August 6, at around 7:15 p.m., involving a suspect who drove past and fired shots at two victims sitting in a parked vehicle in the 4600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Southwest. Fortunately, no one was injured during the shooting. The vehicle suspected in this Assault with a Dangerous Weapon offense was captured on surveillance camera. The police have released photos of the vehicle, hoping someone will recognize…

BURTONSVILLE, MD — A retired school administrator from Montgomery County is celebrating a $50,000 win after purchasing a Joker’s Wild scratch-off ticket, allowing her to pay off her debt and achieve financial freedom. The Burtonsville resident, who retired a few years ago and supplemented her income with part-time work, regularly budgeted for her favorite Lottery games. Her dedication paid off when she bought the winning $5 Joker’s Wild ticket at the Giant store located at 12028 Cherry Hill Road in Silver Spring. After purchasing the ticket, she took it to work and later used the Maryland Lottery app to scan…