Maryland murder arrest shocks Columbia neighborhood after woman found strangled
COLUMBIA, MD – A quiet Howard County neighborhood was shaken after police said a 24-year-old man strangled his girlfriend inside a shared home, while a neighbor sat unaware just feet away on…
Philly player pockets $798K in instant lottery win
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A single Fast Play ticket purchased at a neighborhood grocery store has delivered a massive $798,244 payday to one lucky player in Philadelphia. The winning Deep Pockets ticket was…
Woodbridge woman killed in Dale Boulevard crash involving two vehicles
WOODBRIDGE, VA — A 32-year-old woman died following a two-vehicle crash Thursday evening at the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Barksdale Street, according to the Prince William County Police Department. At approximately…
Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested for forcible touching in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Police Department school safety agent was arrested Friday morning in Williamsburg on multiple misdemeanor charges, including forcible touching and sexual abuse, according to police…
Guns, drugs, and trafficking: Virginia State Police recover firearms and launch new human trafficking probes in statewide sweep
RICHMOND, VA — A week-long crime suppression operation led by the Virginia State Police resulted in the seizure of 27 firearms, more than $500,000 worth of narcotics, and the launch of dozens…
Teen robbed at knifepoint in Bronx as NYPD hunts trio of suspects
BRONX, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is searching for three individuals wanted in connection with the robbery of a 13-year-old boy in the Bronx earlier this month. The incident…
Cambridge Police arrest three, investigate shooting, and issue citations in weeklong enforcement effort
CAMBRIDGE, MD — The Cambridge Police Department announced several arrests and enforcement actions from April 22 to April 25, including a shooting investigation, a firearms recovery, bench warrant arrests, a tobacco sales…
Clarksburg man wins $100K scratch-off prize while waiting for takeout
HYATTSVILLE, MD — A carryout food run turned into a six-figure windfall for a Clarksburg man who picked up a $20 Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket and walked out $100,000 richer. The Montgomery…
Teen arrested in armed Instagram robbery as police investigate fatal crash and multiple break-ins
WOODBRIDGE, VA — Prince William County Police have arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on March 30 at the Coverstone IV Apartments in Manassas. The juvenile,…
Florida woman indicted for allegedly stealing $80K from Long Island church
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — A Florida woman and former church bookkeeper has been indicted on grand larceny charges after prosecutors say she embezzled approximately $80,000 from a Selden church for personal use,…
13-year-old boy goes missing in Richmond
RICHMOND, VA — A citywide search is underway for 13-year-old Elijah Randolph, who has been reported missing in the Richmond area, according to local police. Elijah is described as a Black male…
Brooklyn ticket hits big in midday lotto draw
BROOKLYN, NY — A lucky TAKE 5 player in Brooklyn scored a $19,599 top prize in the May 1 midday drawing with a winning ticket purchased at a local grocery store on…
Alarming absence as 14-year-old girl still missing in DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 14-year-old girl disappeared in the middle of a Saturday afternoon and has not been seen since, prompting an urgent citywide search. Ty’anna Alston was last seen around 3:45…
Crossword scratcher nets $50K for lucky Connecticut player
NEW MILFORD, CT — A $50,000 prize-winning Cashword scratch-off ticket was sold at New Milly Smoke Shop in New Milford, making one local lottery player substantially richer, according to Connecticut Lottery records.…
Robbery blitz on DC trail lands teens in big trouble
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A fast-moving string of headphone thefts in Northeast D.C. ended Wednesday evening with the arrests of three juveniles after a coordinated search effort involving aerial support. Just before 6…
$4M scratch-off score rocks Hartford gas station
HARTFORD, CT — A lucky lottery player in Hartford is $4 million richer after winning the top prize in the $4,000,000 Fortune scratch-off game, according to official Connecticut Lottery data. The winning…
Gunman flees after opening fire on M Street just before dawn
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man wearing blue jeans is being sought after a shooting erupted just before 2 a.m. Thursday in the 400 block of M Street SW, leaving investigators searching for…
Milford mini-mart sells $100K winning lottery ticket
MILFORD, CT — A Connecticut Lottery player from New Haven has claimed a $100,000 top prize after matching all numbers in a recent CASH5 drawing, according to official lottery records. The winning…
Woman shot in Southeast DC; gunman on the loose
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A woman was hospitalized Wednesday night after being shot in Southeast Washington, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police responded to a report of gunfire in the 4600 block…
Loaded gun found in bookbag at Wise High School prompts police investigation
UPPER MARLBORO, MD — A loaded firearm was recovered at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Prince George’s County on Thursday afternoon, prompting a police investigation and pending criminal charges…
Lunch run turns lucky as Chestertown man wins $50,000 on scratch-off
CHESTERTOWN, MD — A Chestertown man’s routine lunch break turned into a life-changing moment after he followed a suggestion from his father and bought a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket, ultimately winning a…
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