WOODBRIDGE, VA — On Thursday at 2:27 PM, police were called to a home on Castlebridge Ln. due to an assault report. A 20-year-old woman witnessed an acquaintance, later identified as Prince Jakim Isaiah Maldonado, trespassing in her backyard.
As she tried to enter her home, Maldonado followed and forcefully entered, assaulting her and brandishing a firearm. He prevented her from calling emergency services by breaking her phone, although another family member was able to alert the police. Maldonado fled before officers arrived but was arrested on May 20.
The victim sustained minor injuries. It was later discovered that Maldonado had taken the victim’s vehicle without permission, which was subsequently recovered and returned. Maldonado, 24, from Dumfries, faces multiple charges including strangulation, armed burglary, abduction, and illegal possession of a firearm, among others.
He remains in custody with a pending court date.
He was captured by the U.S. Marshals.
- Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash on Monacan Trail Road
COVESVILLE, Va. – It was a bad scene for responding police in Virginia Friday afternoon when a motorcyclist was killed Friday afternoon after a crash on Monacan Trail Road in southern Albemarle County, officials said.
Emergency crews were called around 2:04 p.m. to the northbound lanes near Covesville Lane, where they found a single motorcycle down at the scene, according to the Albemarle County Police Department. The rider was pronounced dead on arrival.
Authorities have not released the victim’s name, pending notification of family.
The Albemarle County Police Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating the cause of the crash. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.
Key Points
- A motorcyclist died Friday in a crash on Monacan Trail Road near Covesville Lane.
- The crash involved only one vehicle, and the rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The victim’s identity is being withheld until next of kin are notified.
A quiet stretch of highway turned tragic on a late September afternoon.
- Man wins $200K Virginia Lottery prize while watching football
COEBURN, VA – A Wise County man watching a football game ended up scoring his own win when he scratched a Virginia Lottery ticket and revealed a $200,000 second prize from the 50X the Money game.
Donald Williams purchased the winning ticket at the Roadrunner Market, located at 577 Front Street West in Coeburn. The $200,000 prize is the second-tier award in the 50X the Money scratcher, which offers a range of prizes from $20 up to $3 million.
According to Virginia Lottery officials, this was the first $200,000 prize claimed in the game. Two more second-tier prizes remain unclaimed, along with two top prizes of $3 million. The odds of winning the $3 million top prize are 1 in 1,142,400. Overall odds of winning any prize in 50X the Money are 1 in 3.03.
Williams has not indicated any immediate plans for his winnings.
Virginia Lottery proceeds benefit K–12 public education across the Commonwealth. Last fiscal year, Wise County received more than $7.6 million in Lottery funding. Statewide, the Lottery contributed over $901 million in Fiscal Year 2025, accounting for approximately 10 percent of Virginia’s total K–12 school budget.
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Key Points
- Donald Williams won $200,000 from a 50X the Money scratcher purchased in Coeburn
- His ticket was the first of three second-tier prizes in the game to be claimed
- Virginia Lottery proceeds benefit public K–12 education, with Wise County receiving over $7.6 million
A Wise County man’s football night turned into a $200K payday thanks to a scratch-off ticket and a lucky break.
10 NY Post-style headlines
- Coeburn man hits $200K jackpot during football scratch-off
- Football game and a lottery ticket lead to $200K Coeburn win
- Wise County man wins $200K with lucky scratcher
- Coeburn man scores $200K while watching the big game
- Scratch ticket win nets Virginia man $200K second prize
- $200K winner revealed in Virginia Lottery’s 50X the Money game
- Lottery player in Wise County snags $200K during football night
- Coeburn local hits big with $200K scratcher score
- Virginia Lottery player wins big with ticket from Roadrunner Market
- $200K surprise for Coeburn man as 50X ticket pays off
- Online ticket leads to six-figure Powerball win in Norfolk
Norfolk woman wins $150K Powerball prize with lucky online ticket
NORFOLK, VA – A Norfolk woman scored a six-figure Powerball prize after matching four white balls and the red Powerball in the September 1 drawing—tripling her win to $150,000 thanks to a wise $1 add-on for Power Play.
Kimberly Plummer purchased her winning ticket online and didn’t realize right away that she had matched four of the first five numbers plus the Powerball, a combination that normally pays out $50,000. Because she added Power Play to her purchase, her prize automatically tripled to $150,000.
The winning numbers for the drawing were 8, 23, 25, 40, 53, and the Powerball number 5. She has not announced any immediate plans for her prize money.
Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, while the overall odds of winning any Powerball prize are 1 in 25.
The Virginia Lottery allows players to purchase Powerball tickets online, in addition to offering dozens of instant and draw games available through its digital platform.
All Virginia Lottery profits benefit K–12 public education. Norfolk received more than $34.5 million in Lottery funds last fiscal year. Across the Commonwealth, over $901 million was raised for education in Fiscal Year 2025, accounting for about 10 percent of the state’s total K–12 education budget.
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Key Points
- A Norfolk woman won $150,000 by matching four numbers plus the Powerball in the September 1 draw
- The Power Play feature tripled her prize from $50,000 to $150,000
- All proceeds from Virginia Lottery games go to support K–12 education across the state
- Richmond woman finds $100K lottery ticket while cleaning closet
Richmond woman cleaning house finds forgotten lottery ticket worth $100K
RICHMOND, VA – A Richmond woman uncovered a six-figure surprise while cleaning her home after discovering a forgotten Virginia Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $100,000 inside a box in her closet.
Alfreda Hawkins had purchased the winning $100,000 Extreme Cash ticket at Shop & Go, located at 1627 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Richmond. While going through a collection of old tickets, she scratched the final top prize-winning ticket in the game. With her claim, the Virginia Lottery has officially closed the game.
The odds of winning the $100,000 top prize were 1 in 1,101,600. The overall odds of winning any prize in the Extreme Cash game were 1 in 4.18. Hawkins has not announced any immediate plans for her winnings.
The Virginia Lottery ends scratch-off games once all top prizes have been claimed. All proceeds from Virginia Lottery ticket sales go to public education in the state. Last fiscal year, Richmond received more than $22.5 million in Lottery funding for K–12 schools. Across the state, the Lottery raised over $901 million for K–12 education, contributing roughly 10% of Virginia’s total education budget.
Lottery players are encouraged to check old tickets and claim prizes within 180 days of the game’s end date.
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Key Points
- Richmond woman discovered a $100K winning scratch ticket while cleaning her home
- The ticket was the final top-prize winner in the $100,000 Extreme Cash game
- Virginia Lottery proceeds contribute directly to public K–12 education
- Runaway pig spotted on Albemarle County roads prompts police warning
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – Police are asking drivers to use caution after several reports of a loose pig wandering near major roadways in Albemarle County.
According to the Albemarle County Police Department, a full-grown black pig has been seen along Owensville Road and Old Ballard Road, creating potential hazards for motorists. The department’s Animal Protection Unit is attempting to locate and secure the animal, but as of Thursday afternoon, it remains at large.
Authorities are urging anyone who knows the pig’s current location or owner to contact ACPD at 434-977-9041.
Key Points
- A loose black pig has been spotted near Owensville Road and Old Ballard Road in Albemarle County.
- Police say the animal poses a roadway hazard and is still at large.
- The Animal Protection Unit is working to capture the pig and asking the public for assistance.
A runaway pig has turned quiet county roads into an unusual traffic watch zone.