Author: Local News Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An armed robbery incident in Northeast D.C. on Wednesday afternoon has prompted an ongoing investigation. The robbery occurred in the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, leaving residents concerned about safety in the area. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is on the lookout for a male suspect last seen riding a grey and white bicycle. Descriptions indicate he was wearing blue jeans, a grey sweater, and a bandana. Witnesses reported that he fled southbound in the 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue after the incident. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any information that could assist in…
FREDERICK, MD — A fortunate woman from Western Maryland has struck gold in the Lottery, thanks to a generous gift from her mother. The Frederick resident won $50,000 in the Sept. 23 Bonus Match 5 drawing, despite not regularly playing the games herself. Her mother purchased the winning $6 ticket at Walmart, located at 7400 Guilford Drive. The daughter had jokingly told her mom, “I’m tired of working and I need you to get me my winning Lottery ticket!” Although the prize isn’t quite enough for retirement, it will provide a significant boost toward paying off her student loans. The…
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — A tragic turn of events has unfolded following the shooting death of 32-year-old Tequia Nails in her Fairmount Heights home. The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) reports that the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Quindell Mercer, has been found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officers responded to the shooting around 11 p.m. on Tuesday in the 500 block of 62nd Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered Nails suffering from gunshot wounds, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe Mercer, who had a previous relationship with Nails, shot her before fleeing the…
HUNTINGTOWN, MD — Tim Todd of Huntingtown has successfully transformed a $10,000 Mega Millions win into a remarkable $40,000 prize by opting for the Megaplier feature during the Sept. 3 drawing. The 52-year-old electrician frequently adds the extra dollar to increase his potential winnings. “I do it all the time. It’s more money that you can win,” he noted. While running errands, Todd decided to check his $15 quick-pick ticket. Upon scanning, he was met with an unexpected message: “Go to Lottery.” “I said, ‘This must be something good,’” he recalled. Excited to learn his prize, he approached a store…
OBETZ, OH – A fortunate player in Ohio has struck it rich by matching all the numbers in the September 23, 2024, Lucky for Life drawing, winning $1,000 a day for life. The winning manual pick ticket was sold at Obetz Shell, located at 4425 Alum Creek Drive in Columbus. The winning numbers were 1-21-24-27-48, with the Lucky Ball being 18. The winner has the option to select the annuity prize of $365,000 a year or a one-time cash prize of $5,750,000. Lucky for Life is a multi-state draw game with daily drawings throughout the week.
HARWOOD, MD — A Maryland Lottery enthusiast, known as “Hot Streak,” has added a remarkable $50,000 to his growing list of wins from a $30 Mega Money instant ticket. The Washington, D.C. resident has been on an impressive winning spree for several months. “Hot Streak” picked up his winning ticket, along with several others, at the 7-Eleven on Solomons Island Road in Harwood. After scratching off his instant tickets at home, he was elated to find he had scored the $50,000 prize. “I wasn’t surprised because I’ve been winning so much,” he remarked, “but I was taken aback by the…
ANDOVER, OH – A fortunate Ohio Lottery player is now $150,000 richer after the Powerball drawing on Monday. The winning numbers were 15-21-25-37-45, with a Powerball of 19 and a Power Play of 3. The ticket was purchased at Village Tobacco, located at 62 Public Square in Andover. The winner matched 4-of-5 numbers along with the Powerball, securing the third-tier prize of $50,000. The odds of winning this prize are 1 in 913,129. By also matching the Power Play number, the winner tripled the prize amount. The ticket holder has 180 days from the drawing date to claim the prize,…
FREDERICK COUNTY, MD — A $50,000 top-prize winning Bonus Match 5 ticket was sold for the drawing on September 23. This marks the 26th top-prize winning ticket of 2024. The winning numbers for the drawing are 3, 9, 10, 15, and 23, with a Bonus Ball of 21. The ticket was purchased at the Walmart located at 7400 Guilford Drive, which will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Lottery officials advise the winner to sign the back of the ticket and keep it in a secure place. The winner has 182 days to claim the prize, with…
HOWARD COUNTY, MD — A resident of rural Howard County is celebrating a remarkable $50,000 win from a FAST PLAY ticket, despite initial skepticism from her family. Known only as “Kelly,” she used the Maryland Lottery app to confirm her winning ticket after both her father and daughter dismissed it as a loser. “I’m going to get a new car!” she exclaimed, expressing her plans for the windfall. With over 100,000 miles on her current vehicle, which is more than a decade old, she feels it’s time for an upgrade, leaning towards a hybrid model. A seasoned lottery player, Kelly…
MIDDLETOWN, PA — A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at a Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Delaware County for the drawing on September 24. The ticket matched all five white balls: 1, 6, 10, 23, and 27, but did not match the yellow Mega Ball 18. The winning ticket was purchased at Pantry 1 Food Mart, located at 609 Chester Pike in Crum Lynne, which will receive a $5,000 bonus for the sale. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prizes. In addition to the $1 million winner, more than 18,700 other Mega…