Fire Destroys Mt. Airy Home as Maryland State Investigators Search for Cause
A two-hour fire on Vance Drive in Mt. Airy caused an estimated $600,000 in damage as investigators work to determine what sparked the blaze.…
Queens 7-Eleven delivers lucky TAKE 5 surprise
Winning Midday ticket sold in Queens FRESH MEADOWS, N.Y. — A winning TAKE 5 ticket was sold in Queens after the Aug. 7 Midday drawing, sending one lucky ticket holder home with the game’s top prize. The New York Lottery…
Laundry day turns lucky after winning lottery ticket pops up in Brooklyn
Neighborhood laundromat sells top-prize ticket BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A routine stop at a Brooklyn laundromat turned into a winning New York Lottery sale after a top-prize TAKE 5 ticket was sold for…
Four Arrested, One Gunman Still Sought After Five Shooters Open Fire in Harrisburg Park
Police have arrested four of five suspected shooters involved in a Reservoir Park shooting in Harrisburg and are asking the public to help identify the remaining suspect.…
Electrical Issue Blamed for Fire at Easton Restaurant and Bar, Maryland Investigators Say
A commercial fire at an Easton restaurant caused an estimated $50,000 in damage after investigators determined an electrical issue inside the building's wall wiring sparked the blaze.…
$200K gold bar scam collapses when dealer calls police
Gold dealer’s warning sparks undercover arrest WASHINGTON, D.C. — An alleged scheme to trick an 85-year-old man out of more than $200,000 in gold bars came to an abrupt end when a gold dealer recognized the warning signs, setting up an arrest instead of…
North Merrick Store Sells $17K TAKE 5 Ticket
North Merrick, N.Y. — A top-prize winning ticket for the August 26 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing was sold in North Merrick, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket, worth $17,145, was…
Loaded Handgun Seized in Baltimore Arrest
BALTIMORE, MD— On August 27, 2024, officers from the Western District Action Team arrested a 33-year-old male during an investigation in the 1900 block of North Bentalou Street. The investigation resulted in…
Burglary Suspects Sought After D.C.Home Invasion
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a burglary in Southeast Washington. On the evening of July 16, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the suspects broke…
Winning TAKE 5 Tickets Sold in Binghamton and Manhattan
New York — Two top-prize winning tickets for the August 26 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing were sold in Binghamton and Manhattan, according to the New York Lottery. Each ticket is worth $15,588.…
Guardian Arrested for Murder of 16-Year-Old in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD— The Baltimore Police Department has arrested 51-year-old Johnnie Teague, the guardian of 16-year-old Jibreal Payne, in connection with the teenager’s death. A warrant for Teague’s arrest was approved on August…
Three Pennsylvania Powerball Tickets Worth $1.25 Million Near Expiration
Middletown, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Lottery is urging players to check their tickets as three winning Powerball® tickets, totaling $1.25 million, are nearing expiration. These tickets were sold at retailers in Philadelphia,…
Bridgeport Shopper Wins $2 Million Jackpot from Pops Grocery Store in Easton
EASTON, Conn. — A lucky ticket purchased at Pops Grocery Store in Easton has won a $2 million jackpot. The winning ticket, connected to a resident from nearby Bridgeport, was drawn on…
Robbery Suspects Sought After Violent Attack in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Authorities are seeking assistance from the public in identifying suspects involved in a robbery that occurred in the early hours of Sunday, August 4, in Northwest Washington. Around 3:49 a.m.,…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in D.C. Kills Rider
WASHINGTON, D.C.— A fatal motorcycle crash occurred early Sunday morning in Northwest Washington, resulting in the death of 30-year-old William Edwards Jr. of Southeast. The incident happened at 3:27 a.m. when Edwards,…
Westbrook Resident Wins Big Keno Prize at Local Gas Station
WESTBROOK, Conn. — A Keno player from Westbrook has won $10,400 after purchasing a winning ticket at a local gas station. The winning ticket was sold at the Valero Gas Station in…
Illegal Migrants Attempt To Hijack School Buses Full of Children in California
Imagine the scene: you’re sending your kid off to school on the bus like any other day, but then suddenly, there’s an unexpected interruption. This was the reality for families in the…
Frederick Police Seek to Identify Fourth Suspect After Traffic Stop Leads to Gun Seizures
FREDERICK, Md. — The Frederick Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a fourth individual involved in a traffic stop that led to the seizure of multiple…
Offender Allegedly Caught on Camera Following 10-Year-Old Girl at Florida Home Depot
MIAMI, Fla. — A convicted sex offender in Florida has been accused of following a 10-year-old girl and her mother through a Home Depot parking lot after allegedly making inappropriate comments to…
Akron Police Remind Residents of Safe Exchange Zone Following Facebook Marketplace Robberies
AKRON, Ohio — In response to two recent Facebook Marketplace robberies, the Akron Police Department is urging residents to utilize the department’s “Safe Exchange Zone” when buying or selling items online. The…
Elderly Man Assaulted by Group at Brooklyn Subway Station
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 76-year-old man was assaulted by a group of six women early Monday morning at the Rockaway Avenue subway station, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 2:10 a.m.…
Woman Injured in Purse Snatching in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 49-year-old woman was injured on Wednesday after two individuals forcibly removed her purse while she was walking near Lorimer Street and Broadway, police said. The incident occurred at…
New Jersey College Student Struck and Killed During Police Pursuit at University of Delaware on First Day
NEWARK, Del. — A high-speed crash on West Main Street late Tuesday night left one pedestrian dead and four others injured after a motorcycle fleeing a traffic stop struck a young woman…
Man Surrenders to Police After Parking Dispute Shooting of Woman in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — Ronald Kling, 26, of Lardner Street, turned himself in at Philadelphia Police headquarters on Monday, following a shooting incident involving a 61-year-old woman in a bank parking lot. The altercation,…
Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Anne Arundel County
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Wednesday morning on Route 50 in Anne Arundel County, which claimed the life of a Crownsville resident. The…
In North Carolina Taking a Ballot Selfie in the Voting Box is a Crime
RALEIGH, NC – On Election Day, taking a selfie in the ballot box might seem like a fun way to commemorate your civic duty, but in some places, it could land you…