Author: Local News Report
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — A lucky lottery player from South Windsor has won a $100,000 Cash5 jackpot with a ticket purchased at Ellington Quick Mart, located in Ellington, Connecticut. The winning ticket for the September 26 drawing was sold at the convenience store, marking a significant win for the local community. Players are reminded to check their tickets and claim prizes within one year from the drawing date.
NEW YORK, NY — Two top-prize winning tickets, each worth $9,099, were sold for the September 26 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing. One ticket was purchased at Family 1 Deli located at 2278 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, and the other was sold at Shriji Mart at 7 Glen Wild Road in Rock Hill. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a pool of one through 39, with drawings 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.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD — A 22-year-old Washington, D.C. resident has been identified as the victim of a fatal triple shooting that occurred Monday evening outside a liquor store in Mount Rainier. Freiver Yanez-Salas was found with a gunshot wound inside a car parked in the 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue. Yanez-Salas died at the scene, while two additional victims—a man and a woman—were critically injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. The shooting has left many community members alarmed and searching for answers as violence continues to escalate in the area. “We see the police around…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that took place on June 28 in the 2600 block of Bowen Road, Southeast. At approximately 7:05 p.m., two suspects approached a victim, demanded property, and one suspect brandished a gun. The suspects then fled the scene in a vehicle driven by additional accomplices. Following an investigation, Mekhi Mimiko of Northeast D.C. was arrested on Wednesday and charged with Armed Robbery (Gun). Authorities continue to investigate the case and urge anyone with information to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text the tip line at…
IRWIN, PA — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player has won $3 million with a $3,000,000 Fun Fortune Scratch-Off ticket sold at LNC Store #14 in Westmoreland County. The retailer, located at 623 Oak Street in Irwin, will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the top-prize winning ticket. The $3,000,000 Fun Fortune Scratch-Off is a $30 game that offers players the chance to win a top prize of $3 million. The Pennsylvania Lottery encourages the winner to immediately sign the back of the ticket and call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481 to begin the claim process. Scratch-Off prizes expire one year from…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred yesterday near the intersection of Jennifer Street NW and Connecticut Avenue NW. The suspect, described as a Black female with a brown complexion, is estimated to be between 5’7” and 5’8” tall and weighing around 140 to 150 pounds. The woman was last seen wearing black pants and possibly a gray sweatshirt, fleeing the scene barefoot in an unknown direction. Authorities are urging anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts to contact D.C. Police immediately.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred in Southwest D.C. on July 6. The incident took place at approximately 5:40 a.m. in the 500 block of C Street, where two suspects reportedly used force to steal property from the victim. Security personnel detained one suspect at the scene, while the second suspect fled. Following an investigation, a 16-year-old male from Northeast was arrested on Wednesday and charged with Robbery. An 18-year-old female suspect had previously been arrested on the day of the incident and also charged with Robbery.
AUSTINBURG, OH — A lucky lottery player has won $20,000 playing the Ohio Lottery’s Triple Red 777 scratch-off ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at Shannon’s Mini Mart, located at 2775 St. RT 307 in Austinburg. After mandatory state and federal tax withholdings, the winner will take home approximately $14,400. Triple Red 777 is a $10 scratch-off game that offers a top prize of $500,000. As of September 26, there are still three top prizes remaining, along with other substantial prizes for players to claim.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 49-year-old Michael Simpson in Northeast D.C. Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue on August 24 at approximately 5:39 p.m., where they found Simpson suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite efforts by DC Fire and EMS, Simpson succumbed to his injuries the following day. On Wednesday, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force apprehended 43-year-old Damon Maurice McQuarters. McQuarters has been charged with First Degree Murder While Armed (Premeditated) pursuant to a…
REYNOLDSBURG, OH — A lucky lottery player in Reynoldsburg recently won $25,417 in the September 17 evening Pick 5 drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Winners Corner, located at 2036 Baltimore-Reynoldsburg Road. The winning numbers for the evening drawing were 3-4-1-7-7. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28%, the winner will receive an estimated $18,300.24. Pick 5 is a daily draw game held twice a day at 12:29 p.m. and 7:20 p.m., giving players multiple opportunities to win each week.