Author: Chris Quigley

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a destruction of property incident in Northwest D.C. that occurred Saturday morning. At approximately 8:23 a.m. on September 21, the suspect defaced and damaged property in the 1100 block of P Street, Northwest. The individual intentionally destroyed items and spray-painted offensive language on the property. The suspect was captured on surveillance footage, and authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or anonymously via text at 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A U.S. Postal Service worker from Washington, D.C. struck it big with a $1 million win after an unplanned stop at a 7-Eleven in Harwood, Maryland. The postal worker, who frequently crosses state lines to play Maryland Lottery scratch-offs, purchased a few tickets, including the $20 Millionaire’s Club game. Upon returning home, he scratched off the Millionaire’s Club ticket and discovered he had won the top prize of $1 million by matching the number 54. The worker, who has been with USPS for 30 years, remained anonymous but expressed gratitude for his win, saying, “Thank you, Lord.”…

TRENTON, NJ — Two tickets sold in Passaic County matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Saturday, September 21, splitting the $1,748,048 jackpot. Each winning ticket is worth $874,024. The winning numbers for the draw were 06, 07, 18, 32, and 42, with an XTRA number of 03. The Bullseye number was 06. The winning tickets were sold at: Online retailer Jackpocket in Hewitt Little Falls Beverage & Bar, 315 Main Street, Little Falls Both retailers will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning tickets.

PITTSBURGH, PA – Pittsburgh Police are requesting public assistance in identifying four individuals involved in a reported theft at Hokkaido Seafood Buffet on Browns Hill Road. On Thursday, surveillance footage captured two females and two males entering the restaurant together. The footage shows the females attempting to distract the employees at the counter, allowing the males to approach the register. One male, described as wearing a white button-down shirt and white cargo shorts, was seen stealing approximately $2,400 from the register area. Another male, dressed in all black and wearing a ball cap, accompanied the two females. All four suspects…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 16-year-old has died following a crash involving two stolen vehicles in Southeast D.C., according to police. The crash occurred on Saturday, September 14, at approximately 12:15 a.m., when a stolen 2016 black Hyundai Elantra and a stolen 2020 white Hyundai Elantra were traveling at high speeds in the 4300 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast. Both vehicles veered into oncoming traffic and collided. The black Hyundai came to a stop in the same block, while the white Hyundai struck a tree. All occupants of the vehicles, except one, fled the scene. The remaining occupant of the white…

STATEN ISLAND, NY — A top-prize TAKE 5 winning ticket for the September 20 evening drawing has been sold in Staten Island, the New York Lottery announced. The winning ticket, worth $36,647.50, was purchased at the 7-Eleven located at 1252 Forest Avenue. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a pool of 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year to claim their prize.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A fatal shooting that occurred in Northeast D.C. is under investigation, according to authorities. On Friday night, at approximately 11:04 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 4500 block of Quarles Street, Northeast. While officers found evidence of gunfire at the scene, the victim was not initially located. Shortly afterward, an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds was found at a nearby D.C. Fire and EMS station. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old James Gripper of Bladensburg, Maryland. Authorities…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A teenager has been arrested after making threats directed at multiple schools in the District via social media. On Thursday evening, at approximately 8:00 p.m., authorities were alerted to an Instagram post that featured images of weapons alongside a list of D.C. schools. As a precautionary measure, a heightened police presence was implemented at schools across the city. By Friday morning, following an investigation, a 15-year-old male from Brandywine, Maryland, was charged with making threats to kidnap or injure a person. According to investigators, the teen had found the image online and recirculated it with modified text…

TRENTON — A New Jersey Lottery ticket sold in Newark matched five of the five white balls in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, earning the $1 million second-tier prize. The ticket, sold at Variedades Ecualatinas at 262 Ferry St. in Essex County, matched the numbers 01, 11, 22, 47, and 68 from the September 18 drawing. The Red Powerball number was 07, and the Power Play multiplier was 4X. In addition to the million-dollar winner, 21,504 players across New Jersey won a total of $150,444 in prizes, with amounts ranging from $4 to $400. The Powerball jackpot continues to grow, with an…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police in Washington, D.C., are asking for the public’s assistance locating 14-year-old Emyko Cottom, who was last seen yesterday in Southwest D.C. Cottom was reportedly last seen in the 3000 block of Galveston Street SW on the evening of September 18. Authorities describe her as a Black female, 5 feet tall, weighing approximately 100 pounds. She has black braids with red streaks and brown eyes. Police said that at the time of her disappearance, Cottom was wearing a burgundy hoodie, a black jean jacket, Adidas sweatpants with stripes, a black purse, and black Balenciaga shoes. Anyone with…