Author: Chris Quigley
BOWIE, MD — A routine errand turned into a $50,000 windfall for a Bowie man, who won big playing the Maryland Lottery’s Pick 5 game on Friday. The Prince George’s County resident, a frequent player of Pick 4 and Pick 5, was buying vitamins for his wife when he decided to stop at Hilltop Wine and Spirits. He purchased his regular games and a couple of $1 straight Pick 5 Quick Pick tickets. “I checked the website for the winning numbers and saw that they looked awfully familiar,” said the winner. “I immediately went through my tickets and sure enough,…
BALTIMORE, MD — A Baltimore woman, nicknamed “Shawn,” won $240,000 in the Maryland Lottery Keno on Monday. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, purchased the lucky ticket at Gani’s Wine and Spirits on July 15. Shawn, a dedicated Keno player for six years, previously won $60,000 in 2021. Her latest win came when she decided to play Keno on a whim while picking up party favors. “I was just stopping by to pick up some party favors and decided to play Keno on a whim,” Shawn said. “I didn’t think much of it at the time. The next day,…
BROOKLYN, NY — A top-prize winning ticket for the TAKE 5 EVENING drawing on Monday was sold in Brooklyn. The ticket, worth $31,906.50, was purchased at Katz Drugs, located at 76 Graham Ave. The New York Lottery announced the win on Monday. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. Drawings are held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize.
BALTIMORE, MD—A tragic shooting in the Southwest District of Baltimore has resulted in the death of a 20-year-old male and left two others injured. Baltimore police were called to the 2400 block of Frederick Avenue around 5:41 p.m. on July 16, where they found a young man with multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. Despite immediate transport to a local hospital and efforts at life-saving measures, the victim was pronounced dead. Simultaneously, two other victims, aged 23 and 18, walked into area hospitals with gunshot wounds that were not life-threatening, linked to the exact location. Homicide detectives have taken charge of the…
MANHATTAN, NY — Two top-prize winning tickets for the TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing on Monday were sold in Manhattan. The tickets, each worth $8,763.00, were purchased at M Y E Cellular Center, located at 2440 Amsterdam Ave. The New York Lottery made the announcement on Monday. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. Drawings are held 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.
BALTIMORE, MD—A suspect has been arrested in connection with a violent armed robbery that occurred earlier this month in Baltimore’s Eastern District. The incident occurred on July 6, around 6:23 p.m., in the 300 block of East Lafayette Avenue. A female victim reported she was assaulted and robbed by a male suspect who struck her several times in the face and head with a firearm before fleeing the scene. The victim was subsequently transported to a hospital for treatment of her injuries. Detectives identified the suspect following an investigation and issued a warrant for his arrest. On July 16, the…
BALTIMORE, MD—A severe shooting incident in the Eastern District has left an 18-year-old male critically injured. Baltimore police were called to the scene at the 3200 block of Lawnview Avenue around 8:46 p.m. on July 16, following reports of gunfire. Upon their arrival, officers found the young man with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital and remains in critical condition. In connection with this incident, police have detained a 41-year-old male suspect, who is now in custody. Eastern District Shooting detectives have taken over the ongoing investigation. They urge anyone with information to reach…
WASHINGTON, DC—A robbery investigation is underway following an incident that occurred shortly after 10 pm at 42nd and Benning Rd intersection in Northeast D.C. The D.C. Metro Police Department issued a lookout for three black males last seen in a white BMW SUV bearing Maryland temporary tags. No further information has been made available at this time. Members of the community with any information related to this incident are encouraged to contact the police at 202-727-9099 or to submit a tip via text to 50411.
WASHINGTON, DC—A recent theft at a retail store in the 1000 block of F Street has prompted a citywide search for the individuals involved. The incident, which unfolded around 4:14 p.m. on Tuesday, saw suspects enter the store, steal various items, and exit without making any payment. Surveillance footage from the store captured one of the suspects, and law enforcement is now sharing this image in an effort to identify them. The police are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about the theft to contact them at (202) 727-9099 or via the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at…
WASHINGTON, DC—A shooting in Southeast D.C. has left a juvenile injured, prompting an investigation by the D.C. Metro Police Department. The incident occurred shortly after 5:45 p.m. Tuesday in the 800 block of Barnaby Street. Upon their arrival, police discovered a boy with gunshot wounds. He was conscious and breathing and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Details regarding the motive or circumstances leading to the shooting have not been disclosed, and no suspect has been identified as of yet. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information related to this case and are asking…