Author: Chris Quigley
Washington, D.C. — A man has been arrested for multiple burglary offenses throughout the District, according to police reports. On July 24, at approximately 12:11 a.m., officers attempted to stop a man in the 1800 block of 9th Street, Northwest. The suspect, who tried to flee, was quickly apprehended, and a firearm was recovered during the arrest. The man was identified as 29-year-old Don Diego Chase of District Heights, MD. Chase was charged with several offenses, including Carrying a Pistol Without a License, Possession of Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Possession…
Middle River, MD — Orville Horton and his wife Frances are thrilled after winning a two-night getaway to St. Michaels through the Maryland Lottery’s My Lottery Rewards (MLR) promotion. A 76-year-old devoted MLR member, Orville enjoys traveling across the country and recently embarked on an Alaskan cruise. Now, he’s ready for a new adventure closer to home after being selected as a winner of the St. Michaels trip in the July 3 drawing. Orville, who retired from a furniture manufacturing company in 2011 but continues to work as a consultant, said he and Frances have often noticed road signs for…
Hyattsville, MD — A Prince George’s County woman struck it rich, winning the $50,000 top prize on a Gold Bar Bingo scratch-off ticket. Fortunately, the Hyattsville resident, an avid bingo fan, asked her son to buy some bingo-themed scratch-offs earlier this week. He picked up an assortment of $3 and $5 tickets from Langley Shop on 8001 New Hampshire Avenue. As she played through the tickets, she initially believed she had won $500 after forming four corners on her card. Upon closer inspection, the woman discovered an “X” pattern on the sixth bingo card, indicating a much larger prize. Unsure…
Washington, D.C. — Authorities are seeking community assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred in Northwest D.C. early Thursday morning. At approximately 1:45 a.m. on Thursday, a victim reported being shot at while driving with four passengers in the 1400 block of Park Road, Northwest. A female passenger sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Another female passenger was injured by shattered glass and was also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Surveillance cameras captured the suspect in the vicinity. Anyone with information about this suspect or the incident…
Baltimore, MD — A 1-year-old boy who was abducted in Southwest Baltimore on Thursday has been found safe, and a suspect is now in custody. Derrick Caraballero was last seen around 6:30 p.m. with an unidentified white woman driving a gray Volkswagen Passat in the 300 block of South Norris Street, located in the New Southwest/Mount Clare neighborhood, according to police reports. At approximately 8:40 p.m., police confirmed that Derrick had been safely located and the suspect apprehended.
Middletown, PA — Excitement is buzzing in Westmoreland County after a Pennsylvania Lottery Treasure Hunt ticket worth $139,683.50 was sold for the July 25 drawing. The winning ticket, which matched all five numbers (15-20-24-25-29), was purchased at Mr. Smokes, located at 12120 Route 30 in North Huntingdon. This lucky retailer will also receive a $500 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket. More than 47,900 other Treasure Hunt tickets also won prizes in the drawing, and players are reminded to check every ticket, every time. Winners remain anonymous until prizes are claimed and tickets validated. Treasure Hunt winners have one year…
Washington, D.C. — A woman has been arrested for retail theft in Northwest D.C. following an incident at a local business. On Wednesday at approximately 3:15 p.m., the suspect entered a store in the 1000 block of F Street, Northwest. She removed security tags from clothing in a dressing room, concealed the items, and left the premises. Responding officers located and arrested her nearby. Following the investigation, 45-year-old Latia Gundy of Southeast, D.C., was charged with Burglary Two and Theft Two.
New York, NY — The New York Lottery announced that multiple top-prize winning tickets were sold for the July 25 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The winning tickets, each worth $16,759, were sold at the following locations: Shop N Save, located at 10 Buffalo St in Gowanda. Farook Ahmed, located at 423 9th Ave in Manhattan. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.
Manhattan, NY — A woman was fatally shot by the grandmother of her child in a shocking murder-suicide on Friday morning on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The incident unfolded just before 9 a.m. on East 88th Street between York and East End Avenue, a normally tranquil area close to the entrance of Gracie Mansion. The neighborhood, bustling with parents and children, was thrown into chaos as shots rang out, sending people scrambling for cover. The NYPD’s Chief of Detectives, Joseph Kenny, reported that the tragedy stemmed from a bitter custody dispute. Marissa Galloway, 45, was placing her 1-year-old child…
Washington, D.C. — Authorities are seeking public assistance in identifying a man who assaulted a police officer in Northeast D.C. On Wednesday at approximately 3:08 p.m., the suspect threw an object at an officer in the Unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast, during a demonstration. The object struck the officer, and the suspect fled the scene. The incident was captured on camera. Anyone with information about the suspect or the incident is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.