Author: Chris Quigley
BALTIMORE, MD – A man was fatally shot by police officers Monday night in southwest Baltimore, according to authorities. Baltimore Police Commissioner Rich Worley reported that officers were patrolling North Stricker Street and West Baltimore Street around 9:15 p.m. when they encountered a man believed to be armed. The man fled as officers approached him. Additional officers arrived and engaged the suspect, ultimately shooting him. The officers immediately rendered aid, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Commissioner Worley stated that it is believed three officers discharged their weapons, and a gun was recovered from the scene. The…
WESTLAKE, OH – A Powerball ticket sold at Giant Eagle in Westlake has won a $100,000 prize in the August 5 drawing. The ticket matched four out of five numbers plus the Powerball, initially winning $50,000, which was doubled to $100,000 with the Powerplay option. The winning numbers for the draw were 29, 42, 44, 51, 54, and the Powerball number was 12, with a Powerplay multiplier of 2X. The lucky ticket was purchased at Giant Eagle, located at 30275 Detroit Rd. The winner has 180 days to claim their prize.
TEMPLE HILLS, MD – Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on the 2300 block of Anvil Lane in Temple Hills. The incident was reported at approximately 6:08 p.m. on Monday. The victim, an adult male, informed officers that he was shot in the stomach while walking from the Southern Ave Metro station. He stated that he was not the intended target of the shooting. The suspects are described as two Black males wearing dark clothing, one of whom has dreadlocks. They were last seen on foot heading down Anvil Lane. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact them…
TONAWANDA, NY – Police in the City of Tonawanda are investigating a shooting that left two people injured on Monday morning. Officers responded to a home on Cleveland Avenue shortly after 8 a.m. following reports of shots fired. Upon entering the residence, officers discovered two males who had been shot. Both victims were transported to Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) for treatment, but their current conditions remain unknown. While police have not released additional details, they have stated that the incident was isolated and poses no ongoing threat to the public.
ANNAPOLIS, MD – A Pasadena resident won a $50,000 top prize with a $5 Deluxe Crossword 8th edition scratch-off ticket, thanks to uncovering eight words in two puzzles. The Anne Arundel County man purchased the winning ticket at Scott Brothers Wine & Spirits after work last week. While playing the scratch-off at the store, he discovered four black words in the first puzzle and four red words in the second puzzle, which secured the top prize. Initially, he was skeptical of the win until the cashier confirmed it by scanning the ticket. The winner, who works for a tree removal…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A boy was injured in a shooting early Sunday in Southeast D.C., according to the D.C. Metro Police Department.. Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of Bellevue Street SE at approximately 1 a.m. Upon arrival, police found the boy who had been shot. He was conscious and breathing at the time. Police are investigating the incident, and no further details have been released. Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send a text tip to 50411.
ALIQUIPPA, PA – A teenager was injured in an overnight shooting in Aliquippa, prompting an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police. Officers responded to the 1200 block of Main Street shortly after midnight on Monday, where they discovered an 18-year-old man who had been shot. He was transported by helicopter to the hospital and is reportedly recovering. The incident also involved a vehicle on Main Street that was struck by gunfire, according to investigators. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear, and it is not known if any arrests have been made. Pennsylvania State Police are heading the…
ROCKVILLE, MD – A Bowie mechanic turned a $65 win from two scratch-offs into a $250,000 jackpot after purchasing a Jumbo Cash ticket. The Maryland resident, a dedicated scratch-off player, hit the jackpot last week while on his way to work. After winning $50 and $15 on two instant tickets, the Prince George’s County man decided to reinvest his winnings at the Liberty gas station located at 1298 East Gude Drive in Rockville. There, he bought seven more games, including three $10 Jumbo Cash scratch-offs, one $20 instant ticket, and three $5 scratch-offs. The last ticket he scratched was the…
HARFORD COUNTY, MD – A tragic accident on Tuesday morning resulted in the death of a construction worker on Interstate 95 in Harford County. The incident occurred when the worker was struck by a dump truck reversing in a work zone near Mountain Road in the Joppatowne area, according to Maryland State Police. The identity of the deceased has not however been released. Following the accident, one lane of southbound I-95 was closed, causing traffic delays as authorities conducted their investigation. No other injuries were reported. Maryland State Police responded to the scene and are investigating the incident’s circumstances.
BALTIMORE, MD – A routine surveillance operation in Baltimore’s Central District led to the arrest of a man involved in illegal activities. On Monday afternoon at around 2:15 p.m., Central District BCIC Detectives monitoring CCTV in the 900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue observed a male suspect brandishing a handgun and distributing suspected controlled dangerous substances (CDS). Detectives quickly responded to the scene, where they apprehended a 31-year-old male without incident. A handgun and suspected CDS were recovered during the arrest. The suspect was taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility (CBIF) for processing.