Author: Chris Quigley

BALTIMORE, MD — A dedicated Keno player from Kingsville celebrated a big win just days before his family’s annual vacation, scoring $30,042 while enjoying a meal and a beer. The winner, who claimed his prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters on July 30, shared that he was playing his usual seven-spot game for 10 draws with the super bonus feature added at a bar. On July 24, he hit the jackpot when five of his seven chosen numbers came up, followed by the final two he needed, 64 and 55. “That was unbelievable,” he remarked. The winner plans to keep his…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Authorities are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying four suspects involved in an attempted robbery in Northwest Washington early Tuesday morning. At approximately 2:34 a.m. on July 30, a male victim was standing in the 1100 block of Vermont Avenue, Northwest, when a suspect pulled him into the street while other suspects surrounded him. One suspect demanded money and searched the victim’s pocket. The group then assaulted the victim before fleeing with his property. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and refused medical treatment. The suspects were captured on surveillance camera. Anyone with information about this incident is…

NEW YORK, NY — The New York Lottery today announced multiple top-prize winning tickets were sold for the Jul 30 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The tickets were sold at the following locations: Halal Deli Mart located at 1475 West Ave in the Bronx, which sold one prize-winning ticket worth $8,250 Al’s Corner Store located at 2894 Elmwood Ave in Buffalo, which sold one prize-winning ticket worth $8,250 Zibber Food located at 89-20 Northern Blvd in Jackson Heights, which sold one prize-winning ticket worth $8,250 Robo on Main located at 817 North Main St in Jamestown, which sold one prize-winning ticket…

BALTIMORE, MD — Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred late on July 29, leaving two men injured. At approximately 11:49 p.m., Southeast District patrol officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 300 block of North Ellwood Avenue. Upon arrival, they found a 26-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital and is listed in critical condition. Later, at approximately 12:13 a.m., officers were called to a hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victim. They located a 22-year-old male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Investigators believe both men were…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted vehicle theft in Northeast Washington. On July 26, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a victim spotted the suspect in the driver’s seat of her SUV in the 600 block of 2nd Street, Northeast. When the victim yelled at him, the suspect backed the vehicle into a parked car before fleeing on foot. The suspect was captured on surveillance camera. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to 50411. A reward of…

BALTIMORE, MD — Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that occurred late on July 29 in the Southeast District, leaving two men injured. At approximately 11:49 p.m., Southeast District patrol officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 300 block of North Ellwood Avenue. Upon arrival, they found a 26-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital, where he is listed in critical condition. Later, at approximately 12:13 a.m., officers were called to a hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victim. They located a 22-year-old male with a non-life-threatening gunshot…

BALTIMORE, MD — Investigators have arrested a 15-year-old male in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred on July 21 in the Western District. The suspect allegedly shot and killed 14-year-old Jasper Davis and injured a 19-year-old male at the Mondawmin Metro Center in the 2300 block of Liberty Heights Avenue. On July 26, the 15-year-old suspect turned himself in at Baltimore Police Headquarters and was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged with first-degree murder. On July 21, at approximately 8:10 p.m., Western District patrol officers, along with MTA Police, responded to a report of…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Four robbery suspects were arrested early Tuesday morning after walking past the scene of their crime while officers were still investigating. At approximately 12:30 a.m., officers were flagged down by a man who reported being robbed in the 1100 block of U Street, Northwest. The victim stated that a group had assaulted him and forcefully taken his belongings. He provided officers with a description of the four suspects. As officers were investigating the incident, the four suspects walked past the scene. Officers stopped them and discovered the victim’s stolen property in their possession. The suspects, identified as…

BALTIMORE, MD — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 37-year-old Lamont Bethea Johnson Jr., who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in the Southwestern District. The incident occurred on August 4, 2023, in the 300 block of North Calhoun Street, resulting in the death of 22-year-old Tiwan Wilson. Homicide detectives have identified Johnson as the suspect in this case. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lamont Bethea Johnson Jr. is urged to contact Homicide Detectives at 410-396-2100.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Northeast Washington that claimed the life of a man on Monday evening. At approximately 7:56 p.m., officers responded to reports of a man falling off a moped in the 400 block of Michigan Avenue, Northeast. Upon arrival, officers discovered the man suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately provided medical assistance. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest the shooting did not occur near Catholic University’s campus. The victim, identified as 38-year-old Ruben Jesus Munoz-Romero of Takoma Park, Maryland, traveled to the location on a moped…