Author: Chris Quigley
WALDORF, MD — A Charles County man is planning to buy a new truck after winning a $50,000 top prize on a Gold Rush 7s Tripler scratch-off ticket during a routine stop at his preferred Lottery retailer. The asphalt contractor purchased the $5 winning ticket at the Dash In on 30100 Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall. The scratch-off revealed a “7” symbol matching the top prize, much to the man’s surprise. In addition to the winner’s new vehicle plans, the Dash In will receive a $500 bonus from the Lottery for selling a top-prize-winning ticket. The Gold Rush 7s…
BALTIMORE, MD — Officers from the Western District Action Team made an arrest for a handgun violation during an investigation on Thursday night. On August 8, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers were conducting an investigation in the 1300 block of North Fremont Avenue, which led to the arrest of a 26-year-old male suspect. A loaded handgun was seized during the arrest. The suspect, who is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to prior felony convictions, was taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility and charged with the violation.
TOLEDO, OH — An Ohio Lottery player has won $25,208 in the Pick 5 evening drawing on August 6, with the winning numbers 5-3-1-8-6. The winning ticket was purchased at S & G #48 on West Sylvania Avenue in Toledo. After mandatory state and federal tax withholdings of 28%, the winner will receive approximately $18,149.76. Pick 5 is a daily draw game with drawings held at 12:29 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. every day.
BALTIMORE, MD — A Baltimore resident has claimed a $540,000 jackpot after winning the Multi-Match drawing on August 1 with a $2 quick-pick ticket purchased on July 31. The lucky ticket was bought at the Sunoco located at 1400 Liberty Road in Eldersburg, marking the sixth Multi-Match jackpot awarded in Maryland this year. Previous jackpots ranged from $500,000 to $2.1 million and were won on March 25, April 29, May 30, June 3, June 20, July 15, and August 1. The Carroll County Lottery retailer received a $1,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket. Multi-Match, Maryland Lottery’s in-state jackpot game,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A retail theft in Northwest D.C. has prompted authorities to seek the community’s help in identifying two suspects captured on surveillance cameras. The incident occurred on July 17 at approximately 6:00 p.m., when two suspects entered a store in the 1700 block of 14th Street, Northwest, stole merchandise, and fled the scene. Images of the suspects have been released to the public. Anyone with information about the suspects or the theft is encouraged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading…
AVON, OH — A fortunate Ohio Lottery player has claimed a $50,000 prize after playing the $2,000,000 Cashword scratch-off ticket purchased at Get Go #3015 on Just Imagine Drive in Avon. Following mandatory state and federal tax withholdings of 28%, the winner will receive approximately $36,000. The $2,000,000 Cashword is a $30 scratch-off game with a top prize of $80,000 a year for 25 years. As of August 8, four top prizes remain in the game.
EDGEWATER, MD — A lucky Powerball player has won $50,000 after purchasing a ticket for Wednesday night’s drawing at 24-7 Tobacco & Grocery on 119 Mayo Road in Edgewater. The ticket matched the winning numbers 06, 19, 35, 47, 57, and the Powerball number 9, making it the 37th third-tier prize sold in Maryland this year. Lottery officials advise winners to sign the back of their tickets and keep them in a safe place. Prizes must be claimed within 182 days of the drawing. Instructions for claiming prizes are available on the Maryland Lottery website. Prizes over $25,000 must be…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A brazen daytime burglary in Northwest D.C. has led to a call for public assistance in identifying the suspect who broke into an unoccupied establishment and stole property. The incident occurred on June 22 at approximately 2:53 p.m. in the 1000 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. The suspect was captured on surveillance video, which can be viewed here. Anyone with information about the suspect or the burglary is urged to avoid confrontation and contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for…
LODI, OH — An Ohio Lottery player has won $10,000 after purchasing a Billion scratch-off ticket at Miller’s Market on Wooster Street in Lodi. After mandatory federal and state tax withholdings, the winner will take home approximately $7,200. Billion is a $50 scratch-off game offering a top prize of $1 million a year for 20 years. As of August 8, three top prizes remain available in this game.
MIDDLETOWN, PA — The Pennsylvania Lottery has opened the Eagles Second-Chance and special Online Prize Drawings, providing players the opportunity to win tickets to an Eagles regular season home game for the 2024 season. Players can enter non-winning $5 Eagles Fast Play game tickets into the Second-Chance Drawing until September 12, with each ticket earning five entries. Additionally, the Online Prize Drawing is open from August 7 through September 11, allowing players of the online version of the Eagles game to win tickets to a regular season home game. Participants can enter through the VIP Players Club at palottery.com or…