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Ohio man indicted 25 years after Charles Ballard found shot and burned in home

Brian Swanson Charged with 2000 Murder of Charles Ballard

**Columbus, OH -** Brian Swanson, 48, has been indicted for the murder of Charles “Chico” Ballard, which occurred 25 years ago. On February 9, 2000, Ballard’s body was discovered in his home on the 300 block of E. 17th Ave.

Officers responding to the scene found that Ballard, then aged 22, had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and his body had been set on fire. It took until last Friday for Swanson to be arrested in connection with the crime.

Swanson’s arrest marks a significant development in the prolonged investigation into Ballard’s death.

Details about the case are discussed in the podcast, The Fifth Floor, which can be found on all major podcast platforms.

Charles County Lottery Player Wins $50,000 Powerball Prize

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Charles County Resident Wins $50,000 Powerball Prize

**Waldorf, MD** – A resident of Charles County secured a $50,000 third-tier Powerball win in the drawing held on October 19 by playing numbers based on the ages of her family members. This marks the second third-tier Powerball win from Waldorf in the past week.

The winner, who is a grandmother, expressed her disbelief at winning using the ages of her children, siblings, and a grandchild. She said the numbers matched four out of five and the Powerball, leading to her surprise victory. The ticket had remained unchecked for over a month before she discovered her win.

The Southern Maryland federal government employee intends to use her prize to pay bills and plans to keep playing in hopes of winning the full jackpot. She is considering adjusting the numbers annually as her family members age, though she is undecided on whether to continue with the same numbers next year.

The winning ticket was bought at Waldorf Food Mart Citgo located on 11901 Business Park Drive in Charles County. Meanwhile, another opportunity for a big win is available in the Powerball drawing on Monday, November 20, featuring a jackpot of $155 million or a $71.3