Author: Chris Quigley
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The community is urged to assist in the search for 69-year-old Earl Greene, who disappeared on Tuesday, August 13, from the 800 block of Southeast Avenue in Southeast D.C. Earle Green is described by police as a Black male, approximately 5’3″ to 5’4″ tall, weighing between 160 to 170 pounds. He has brown eyes and short salt-and-pepper hair. He was last seen wearing black shorts, a black T-shirt, and black and white Nike shoes. Green may be in need of medication, adding urgency to the search. Anyone with information on Earl Greene’s whereabouts is asked to contact…
MANASSAS, Va. — The search continues for Mamta Kafle, a 28-year-old mother from Manassas, who has been missing for nearly two weeks under suspicious circumstances. Kafle was last seen on July 31 in Manassas Park and was reported missing by her husband on August 5. Authorities consider her disappearance involuntary and are actively investigating. Members of the Nepali community, along with Kafle’s friends and colleagues, gathered on Monday night to call for her safe return and express their concern. Kafle is the mother of a baby less than a year old. Her husband, who stayed home to care for the…
WEST HARTFORD, CT — A KENO player from West Hartford has won a $10,000 prize with a ticket purchased at the On The Go Valero station in West Hartford. The winning ticket was drawn on August 12, bringing a significant windfall to the lucky winner. The On The Go Valero continues to be a popular spot for lottery enthusiasts in the area.
MIDDLETOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Allegheny County sold a Powerball jackpot ticket worth $213.8 million for the drawing on Monday, August 12. The winning ticket matched all five white balls, 9-22-57-67-68, and the red Powerball 14, resulting in a jackpot with an estimated annuity value of $213.8 million, or a cash value of $106.4 million before taxes. AJ’s Pizza, located at 3565 Harts Run Road in Pittsburgh, will receive a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko congratulated the winner and retailer, highlighting the role of lottery sales in funding vital…
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Alexandria police officers shot and killed a man allegedly armed with a gun late Monday night. The Alexandria Police Department reported that officers responded to a call just after 10:45 p.m. in the 5100 block of Maris Avenue, near the Parkside at Alexandria condominium complex. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man in a stairwell who was reportedly holding a gun. According to police, officers then shot the man, who died at the scene. Witnesses reported seeing several officers running toward the building and hearing approximately three gunshots. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was described…
BRONX, NY — A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket, valued at $50,000, was sold in the Bronx for the August 12 drawing. The lucky ticket was purchased at Fordham Lucky 7, located at 152 E 188th St #154. Powerball numbers are drawn from a pool of one to 69, with a separate red Power Ball drawn from one to 26. Drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
FOREST HILLS, NY — A lucky winner emerged in Forest Hills with a top-prize TAKE 5 ticket. A winning ticket for the August 12 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing, worth $17,476.50, was sold at 113 Q’BLVD NEWS located at 113-27A Queens Blvd. TAKE 5 draws numbers from one to 39, with drawings televised daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to a year to claim their prize.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — A collision between two vehicles in Lorton left two people seriously injured on Tuesday morning. The Fairfax County Police Department reported the crash occurred at the intersection of Richmond Highway and Armistead Road. At 7:47 a.m., authorities announced on X that medics had transported two individuals with life-threatening injuries to the hospital. The accident resulted in the closure of Richmond Highway at Armistead Road for several hours, with the road reopening around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The D.C. Metro Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Nevaeha Orellana, who has been missing since Sunday, July 21. Nevaeha was last seen in the 4400 block of Eads Street in Northeast D.C. at approximately 6:30 p.m. She is described as a Black female, 5’3″ tall, weighing 130 pounds, with a light complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, black leggings, and a black scarf. Anyone with information regarding Nevaeha Orellana’s whereabouts is urged to contact police at 202-727-9099 or send a text to 50411.
BALTIMORE, Md. — Baltimore City Crime Gun Intelligence, with assistance from Southwest District Detectives and Foxtrot, made an arrest leading to the recovery of a firearm on August 11 around midnight. The arrest took place in the 800 block of W Lexington Street. Authorities successfully recovered a Glock 19 9mm firearm during the operation. The collaboration between the units highlights ongoing efforts to reduce gun violence in the city.