Author: Chris Quigley

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 14-year-old girl was shot Wednesday morning in Southeast Washington, prompting an ongoing investigation. Around 10 a.m., police were dispatched to the 1400 block of Bangor Street, where they found the girl with a gunshot wound. She was transported to the hospital and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators are still working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and have not confirmed if it occurred on Bangor Street. The investigation continues, and anyone with information is urged to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are seeking public assistance in locating 13-year-old Merkayla Butler, who was last seen in the unit block of Galveston Street in Southwest D.C. on Tuesday. Merkayla Butler is described as a Black female, standing 5’4″ tall, weighing 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, a pink top, blue jeans, and white and blue Nike shoes. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact police at 202-727-9099 or send a text to 50411.

Parma, OH – A lottery player recently won $10,000 playing the Ohio Lottery’s 50th Anniversary scratch-off.     The winner purchased their ticket at Giant Eagle #6388, located at 7400 Broadview Rd in Parma.     After mandatory state and federal tax totaling 28 percent, the winner will take home approximately $7,200.     50th Anniversary is a $50 scratch-off  that has a top prize of $600,000 a year for 25 years. As of August 12, there are two top prizes remaining in the game.        

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A man has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting in Montgomery Village on Monday, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Police responded to the 19300 block of Club House Road shortly after 11:30 a.m., where they found a 21-year-old Gaithersburg man with gunshot wounds. Despite officers’ attempts at life-saving measures, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Through witness interviews and evidence collection, detectives identified 20-year-old Oliver Alexis Perez Fierro, of Montgomery Village, as the alleged shooter. He was apprehended and taken to the Montgomery County Public Safety Headquarters. A search…

GLEN BURNIE, MD — A work break turned into a life-changing moment for Roderick Doughty, a construction traffic manager from Glen Burnie, who won a $50,000 top prize with a FAST PLAY ticket. The win occurred in the Brandywine area, where Doughty, a loyal lottery player, stopped by Baden Grocery during a break. Intending to buy scratch-offs, he accidentally purchased two $5 FAST PLAY Double Win tickets. The first ticket was a dud, but the second carried the $50,000 top prize. Doughty, who remained calm and continued his workday in a state of shock, later shared the exciting news with…

BALTIMORE, MD — A routine trip for gas and snacks turned into an extraordinary day for a Baltimore grandmother, who won a $100,000 top prize playing the $100,000 Ca$h scratch-off game. The win occurred last week at Carroll Mart in Dundalk, where the Northeast Baltimore resident purchased the $30 scratch-off ticket. Eager to know the result, she scratched off the prize area in the store and was stunned to see the message confirming her $100,000 win. Accompanied by her granddaughter, the winner discreetly left the store to avoid drawing attention. The winning ticket was later safely secured at home, and…

BALTIMORE, MD — A Baltimore woman’s love for Racetrax paid off in a big way when she won $30,737 after switching up her strategy. The self-described Racetrax fan had been using her car’s license plate numbers for weeks, enjoying a streak of small wins. However, when her luck began to wane, she decided on August 5 to try a new set of numbers, inspired by a friend’s license plate. She placed a 20-game Superfecta wager with the numbers 7, 8, 4, and 9, then went home to wait for the results. The surprise came when she checked the Lottery app…

WETHERSFIELD, CT — Giuseppe S. of Wethersfield has claimed a $10,000 prize from the 10X Cash 17th Edition lottery game. The winning ticket was purchased at Wethersfield Mobil, bringing a welcome surprise to the local winner on August 12. Wethersfield Mobil is noted for its selection of lottery games and frequent winners.

BALTIMORE, Md. — The Baltimore Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate 73-year-old James Clemmons, a vulnerable adult who has been missing since August 6. Clemmons was last seen in the 3000 block of Brendon Avenue. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a green sweater, plaid pants, and black and white sneakers. He is described as being 6 feet tall and weighing 180 pounds. Anyone with information about James Clemmons’ whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately. The Baltimore Police are actively working to ensure his safe return.

SANDUSKY, OH — A Sandusky couple is celebrating a $10,000 win after purchasing an Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket, Billion, during a routine grocery run. The winning ticket was bought by the husband at The Kroger Co. #858, located at 226 E Perkins Ave, while his wife and baby took a nap at home. The couple had some tickets to cash in, and along with groceries, they decided to try their luck with six new lottery tickets. The first ticket they scratched revealed the $10,000 prize. After mandatory federal and state tax withholdings, the couple will receive approximately $7,200. They plan…