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Washington, D.C. Authorities are requesting help in finding 13-year-old Samaiya Nathan, who has been reported missing. Samaiya was last seen in the 3500 block of 16th Street, Northwest, on September 24, and the incident was reported to police on September 27. She is described as a Black female, 5’5” tall, weighing 120 pounds, with brown eyes and brown locks. At the time of her disappearance, Samaiya was wearing a red shirt, pink sweater, navy blue pants, and pink and white shoes. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the police at 202-727-9099 or send a text to…

Washington, D.C. – A teenager has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Northeast. On Sunday, September 22, at 1:20 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of Benning Road, Northeast. Upon arrival, they found a juvenile male victim with a gunshot wound, who was then transported to a local hospital for treatment. Detectives determined that two suspects were involved in an altercation with the victim inside an establishment. One suspect shot the victim as he attempted to flee. On Monday, September 30, a 14-year-old juvenile from Northeast was arrested and charged with…

Middletown, PA – Two fortunate players will share a Treasure Hunt jackpot worth $137,979 from the Monday, September 30 drawing. The winning tickets were purchased in Montgomery and Beaver counties. Both tickets matched all five drawn numbers—6, 8, 9, 10, and 14—resulting in individual prizes of $68,989.50, after applicable withholdings. The tickets were sold at Wawa, located at 451 West Ridge Pike in Limerick, Montgomery County, and Brighton Health Mart Pharmacy, situated at 525 5th Avenue in New Brighton, Beaver County. In addition to the jackpot winners, more than 46,500 other Treasure Hunt tickets also won prizes in this drawing,…

Baltimore, MD Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a homicide that occurred in the Western District on September 22. Investigators identified 38-year-old Teresa Collins of Baltimore as the suspect who shot and killed 33-year-old Jasmine Simuel in the 2700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. On September 26, Collins was apprehended and taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where she faces a charge of first-degree murder. She is currently being held without bail. The incident was initially reported around 9:06 p.m. on September 22 when Western District officers received a ShotSpotter alert. Upon arrival, officers found an unidentified female…

Washington, D.C. – Detectives are actively searching for suspects involved in a shooting that occurred in Southeast. On Saturday, September 28, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the Unit block of Potomac Avenue, Southeast. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult female with non-life-threatening gunshot wound injuries, who was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspects were captured on nearby surveillance cameras, and images are available for public viewing. Authorities urge anyone who can identify these suspects or has information about the incident to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text the…

Washington, D.C. – A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $6,699 in merchandise from CVS locations in Northwest. On Thursday, September 26, officers apprehended 64-year-old Craig Wilson of Northwest, D.C., pursuant to a D.C. Superior Court arrest warrant. He faces 23 counts of Second-Degree Theft for multiple incidents detailed below. The thefts occurred from June to September at various CVS locations, with items stolen including merchandise worth $672.31 and $600 among many others. The Metropolitan Police Department emphasizes its commitment to preventing theft in community establishments and holding offenders accountable. Witnesses to retail theft in progress are advised…

Mount Vernon, NY – The New York Lottery has announced a top-prize winning ticket was sold for the September 30 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing. The winning ticket, valued at $17,777, was sold at Memorial Stationery, located at 414 E Sandford Blvd in Mount Vernon. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a range of one to 39, and the drawing takes place twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners can claim their Lottery draw game prizes of any amount within one year from the date of the drawing.

Baltimore, MD Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Joyce Santiago-Burgos. Joyce was reported missing on September 28 after last being seen on September 20 in the 3000 block of Frisby Avenue. There is currently no information available regarding her clothing description. Anyone with information about Joyce Santiago-Burgos’s whereabouts is urged to call 911 or contact the Northern District Missing Persons Liaison at 410-396-2455.

Fairfax County, VA A man is in custody after allegedly orchestrating a scheme that netted over $6,500 in stolen lottery tickets across multiple locations in Fairfax County. According to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), the investigation began on September 15 when officers were called to a convenience store on Chain Bridge Road in Oakton. The store’s clerk reported a theft and assault involving 39-year-old Mohammad Akhtar of Reston. Police say that while the clerk was distracted, Akhtar slipped behind the counter and took lottery tickets. Upon the clerk’s return, a confrontation ensued, during which Akhtar assaulted him before fleeing…

Washington, D.C. – The tragic death of a child in Northwest, D.C. is being investigated as a homicide. On Saturday, September 28, at approximately 10:49 p.m., officers responded to a report of a child in cardiac arrest at a residence in the 3700 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. The child was transported by D.C. Fire and EMS to an area hospital, where lifesaving measures failed and the child was pronounced dead. The child has been identified as 1-year-old Journee Moore of Upper Marlboro, MD. On Sunday, September 29, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the child suffered…