Ohio Lottery pumps $1.49 billion into schools after $4.4 billion sales year
Nearly $3 billion in prizes paid out as lottery creates 30 new millionaires and boosts education funding CLEVELAND, OH — Ohio Lottery players fueled a $1.49 billion contribution to education after generating…
Lucky five in Virginia score $50K Powerball prizes
Five $50K Powerball winners in Virginia as jackpot climbs to $1.5 billion RICHMOND, VA – More than 87,000 Powerball tickets bought in Virginia won prizes in Wednesday’s drawing, including five tickets that…
Arnold man caught with stolen gun and stash of drugs in raid
Arnold man busted after police find stolen gun and drugs during search ARNOLD, PA – A routine search warrant for electronics turned into a major drug and weapons bust Thursday when officers…
Police search for missing 16-year-old girl believed to need medical attention in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, PA. – Detectives with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Special Victims Unit are asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Jocelyn Penatzer, who has been reported missing and may be…
Man fatally shot during argument inside Utica residence, police say
UTICA, N.Y. – A man is dead following a shooting inside a Steuben Street home Thursday afternoon, prompting an ongoing homicide investigation by the Utica Police Department. Authorities said officers and fire…
Man fatally shot on Whitaker Lane in Norfolk; police investigating
NORFOLK, VA. – Norfolk police are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead Thursday evening in the Campostella area. Officers responded to the 800 block of Whitaker Lane around 5:45…
Albany police shoot suspect wanted in domestic violence cases during afternoon encounter
ALBANY, N.Y. – A 29-year-old man was shot and wounded by police Thursday afternoon in downtown Albany after officers attempted to stop him in connection with several domestic violence investigations, authorities said.…
Man fatally shot on Steuben Street in Utica; police investigating
UTICA, N.Y. – A man has died following a shooting Thursday on the 1000 block of Steuben Street, according to the Utica Police Department. Officers responded to the scene after reports of…
Woman grazed by gunfire outside Frankford Avenue WaWa, suspect arrested
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – A woman was injured Friday after being grazed by a bullet during a shooting outside a convenience store on Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, according to police. The incident…
One dead, two injured after early morning shooting in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, PA. – One person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting early Friday morning in Allentown following what police say was a fight that turned violent. According to…
Police seek help identifying man struck by train at Harlem subway station
MANHATTAN, N.Y. – The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who was critically injured after being struck by a northbound 2 or 3 train at the West…
Months after woman found dismembered in trash bags in Brooklyn, police rule homicide
QUEENS, N.Y. – Police have identified the human remains discovered this summer near the Jackie Robinson Parkway as belonging to 27-year-old Christina G. Purdie of Brooklyn, as investigators continue to probe the…
Police warn of armed robberies tied to Facebook Marketplace shoe sales in Morgan Park
CHICAGO, ILL. – Chicago police are alerting residents to a series of armed robberies in the Morgan Park neighborhood, where suspects arranged fake online sales of Nike and Jordan sneakers before robbing…
Police seek six teens in Queens robbery spree targeting victims in Flushing and Corona
QUEENS, N.Y. – The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying six young suspects wanted in connection with two robberies that occurred within hours of each other last month in the…
Police searching for 14-year-old girl missing from Bronx home
BRONX, N.Y. – The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating 14-year-old Corinne Brock, who was reported missing after leaving her home in the Soundview section of the Bronx earlier this…
Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested for possessing stolen property in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, N.Y. – An off-duty NYPD Assistant School Safety Agent was arrested early Friday morning in Manhattan and charged with criminal possession of stolen property, police said. According to authorities, the arrest…
Police search for 71-year-old woman missing from Bronx home
BRONX, N.Y. – The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in locating 71-year-old Libby Richman, who was reported missing from her home in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. Police said…
$1M Powerball ticket sold in Elmont surprises local player
Powerball ticket sold in Astoria wins $1 million second-tier prize Astoria, NY – A Powerball player in Astoria became an instant millionaire after matching five numbers in the December 17 drawing, securing…
Shoplifter caught with wire cutters outside Kohl’s
Woodbridge man arrested after shoplifting attempt at Stafford Kohl’s Stafford, VA – A 56-year-old man from Woodbridge was taken into custody Tuesday evening after allegedly shoplifting clothing from a Kohl’s store and…
Queens Powerball player wins $1M jackpot
Elmont Powerball ticket hits for $1 million second-prize win Elmont, NY – A Powerball player in Elmont matched five numbers in the December 17 drawing, landing a second-tier prize of $1,000,000, according…
Million-dollar winner hits in Newburgh
Newburgh player wins $1 million Powerball prize with lucky ticket Newburgh, NY – A Powerball ticket sold in Newburgh has earned its buyer a $1 million payday after matching five numbers in…
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