Woman killed after SUV crashes into park in Northeast DC
A woman was struck and killed after an SUV left the roadway and entered a park before the driver ran from the scene, investigators said. NORTHEAST DC — A woman was killed…
New York and New Jersey see above-average underage drinking rates, report finds
ALBANY, N.Y. – A new analysis of national health data shows that New York and New Jersey both exceed the U.S. average for alcohol use among minors, with experts warning that the…
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…
$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…
Barking dog complaint uncovers cockfighting ring in Stafford
243 chickens seized as Stafford County men charged in felony animal fighting case Stafford, VA – What began as a barking dog complaint quickly escalated into a felony animal fighting investigation after…
Lucky Lotto store lives up to name with big winner in NY
TAKE 5 player in Bohemia wins $33K top prize with lucky ticket Bohemia, NY – A top-prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $33,816 was sold in Bohemia for the December 17 evening drawing,…
Heroin and crack found after stolen car stop in Delaware
Stolen car bust in Seaford leads to arrest of two suspects on drug charges Seaford, DE – A stolen car stop in Seaford Tuesday night led Delaware State Police to arrest two…
Holiday crime wave hits Westfield as thief nabs car from driveway
Car stolen from Westfield driveway after overnight home break-in Westfield, NJ – A quiet neighborhood in Westfield was shaken early Wednesday morning when a vehicle was stolen from a driveway following a…
Powerball player strikes gold in Fresh Meadows
Powerball player in Fresh Meadows hits $50K prize with winning ticket Fresh Meadows, NY – A lucky Powerball player in Fresh Meadows is starting the week with an extra $50,000 after buying…
Newburgh smoke shop sells $50K Powerball winner
Newburgh Powerball player wins $50K with ticket sold at local smoke shop Newburgh, NY – A Powerball player in Newburgh picked up a $50,000 third-tier prize in the December 17 drawing after…
Lottery player grabs big win in Troy
Troy Powerball player wins $50K prize with ticket sold at Stewart’s Shops Troy, NY – A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Troy for the December 17 drawing, with the lucky…
Manhattan pharmacy sells $50K Powerball ticket
Powerball ticket sold in Manhattan lands player $50K prize Manhattan, NY – A Powerball player in Manhattan just scored a $50,000 third-tier prize in the December 17 drawing after purchasing a ticket…
Union Turnpike ticket delivers big Powerball win
Powerball player in Fresh Meadows hits $50K prize with winning ticket Fresh Meadows, NY – A lucky Powerball player in Fresh Meadows is starting the week with an extra $50,000 after buying…
Armed carjacking in Dorchester leads to three arrests
Three arrested after armed carjacking investigation unravels in Dorchester Boston, MA – A late-night carjacking in Dorchester led to the arrest of three young suspects after investigators pieced together surveillance footage that…
New Jersey lottery player scores big on gas station ticket in Morris County
Morris County player hits $163K jackpot on $5 Merry Money lottery ticket Parsippany, NJ – A Morris County lottery player got a hefty surprise this week after landing a $163,021 prize from…
Ex-cop gets 57 years for raping underage girls while on duty
Former city cop gets up to 57 years for raping girls while on duty in the 1990s Lancaster, PA – A former Lancaster city police officer will spend up to 57 years…
New Jersey American Water to acquire Hopewell Borough water system in $6.4 million deal
CAMDEN, N.J. – New Jersey American Water announced Thursday that it has signed an agreement to purchase the Hopewell Borough water system for $6.4 million, following voter approval of the sale in…
Maryland woman scoops $50K after spotting winning sign in gas station
Baltimore woman hits $50K Holiday Raffle jackpot after birthday and Pick 3 win streak Baltimore, MD – A woman capped off a celebratory December with a $50,000 Maryland Lottery Holiday Raffle win,…
