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Maryland lottery win gives New York couple $50K boost for house hunting

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 10, 20250

BALTIMORE, Md. – A New York City couple searching for a home in Maryland just got a major financial boost after winning a $50,000 top prize on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket. Juan Infante, a longtime scratch-off player and bartender, bought the winning Cash Boom ticket at Sam’s Lobby Shop in Baltimore City during a recent visit. After initially playing his usual crossword scratch-off with no luck, Infante decided to try the Cash Boom game and uncovered three vault symbols, securing the game’s top prize. “I thought it was $50, so I scanned it. Then I saw all the zeros!”

A Frederick County couple scratches their way to a $30K win

Local News ReportJanuary 8, 20250

FREDERICK, MD — A Frederick County couple is celebrating a $30,000 top-prize win on the Maryland Lottery’s Peppermint Payout scratch-off game, their first major victory after years of playing. The winning $3 instant ticket was purchased at the Food Lion store in the Orchard Village shopping center on Tippin Drive in Thurmont during a recent grocery trip. After scratching the ticket at home, the husband and wife were stunned to uncover the game’s $30,000 top prize. “We had to look at it about three times,” the husband said as the couple claimed their prize at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. The

Frederick County couple wins $30,000 on scratch-off lottery ticket

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 7, 20250

THURMONT, Md. — A Frederick County couple is celebrating a $30,000 windfall after winning the top prize on a Maryland Lottery Peppermint Payout scratch-off ticket purchased during a routine grocery trip. The husband and wife, longtime lottery players, picked up the $3 instant ticket at the Food Lion store in the Orchard Village shopping center on Tippin Drive. After scratching off the ticket at home, the couple said they had to triple-check the results to confirm their first major win. “We had to look at it about three times,” the husband said, speaking from Lottery headquarters in Baltimore, where the

Albany couple plans big after winning $50K on scratch-off ticket

Local News ReportDecember 31, 20240

ALBANY, OH — Phil and Sandy, a couple from Albany, are celebrating a $50,000 win after playing the Ohio Lottery’s 50th Anniversary scratch-off game. Phil purchased the winning ticket at the Little General Store on Washington Road, deciding to play a few extra tickets after initially winning $100. He discovered the $50,000 prize after scratching the ticket at home following lunch with Sandy. The couple, who confirmed their win using the Ohio Lottery mobile app, will take home approximately $36,000 after mandatory state and federal taxes. Phil and Sandy plan to use their winnings to pay off their home equity

Baltimore Couple Wins Second Big Lottery Prize in Two Years, With Same Numbers

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 27, 20240

BALTIMORE — Lightning struck twice for longtime Maryland Lottery player Paul Cypress, who has claimed his second $50,000 Pick 5 prize in as many years, using the exact same set of lucky numbers. The Baltimore resident, who has been a loyal Lottery player for more than 35 years, discovered his latest win during a Christmas party after his wife reminded him to check his tickets. He kept the news quiet until returning home, where he and his wife celebrated the remarkable repeat victory privately. Paul’s lottery journey began decades ago when a family member gifted him a winning scratch-off ticket,

Middletown school district misses federal academic targets for math and English tests

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 22, 20240

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown School District fell short of federal proficiency targets on statewide math and English assessments, according to newly released data from the New Jersey Department of Education. In mathematics, only 52.2% of district students met or exceeded state expectations, well below the annual federal target of 57.7%. The district’s English language arts results showed slightly better performance, with 59% meeting or exceeding expectations, but this also failed to reach the target of 62.5%. The federal accountability system measures proficiency rates based on participation and performance, requiring districts to meet annual targets aligned with the state’s long-term

Galion couple wins lottery twice in one day with same lucky numbers

Local News ReportDecember 12, 20240

GALION, OH – Randy and Tanya Metzger are celebrating an incredible stroke of luck after winning the Ohio Lottery twice in the same day, thanks to their dedication to playing their birthdays in the Pick 5 game. On December 3, the couple’s evening Pick 5 ticket matched the winning numbers 9-4-7-5-1 in a $1 box play, earning them $417. Thinking that was their only win, Randy didn’t check their backup tickets until the next day. While cashing the first prize at Speedway #3187 on W Harding Way, Randy scanned a second ticket and was stunned to see a prize of

Queens Couple Charged in International Retail Theft Case

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 27, 20240

Queens Couple Charged in International Retail Theft Case

**Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and Governor Kathy Hochul reported a major retail theft operation involving Christopher Guzman and Yvelisse Guzman Batista. The couple, alongside three co-defendants, is accused of selling stolen high-end makeup, perfume, and designer clothing under Yvelisse Fashion, LLC. They allegedly directed theft crews to acquire specific items and sold these in Queens and the Dominican Republic. Charges include fostering the sale of stolen goods, a new crime in New York.

DA Katz emphasized the importance of consumer caution when purchasing from unfamiliar sources as the holidays approach. The defendants reportedly sold over $2 million in stolen goods over two years through various locations. This case is noted as the first time New York’s new law against selling stolen goods has been enforced. Katz thanked Governor Hochul, New York State Police, and Homeland Security Investigations for their work on the case.

Charges against Christopher Guzman, 35, Yvelisse Guzman Batista, 29, and their associates include criminal possession of stolen property and conspiracy. They are due in court on January 15, 2025, with potential penalties of up to 25 years in prison. Tiffany Leon

Lucky numbers pay off for Perry Hall couple with $50K lottery windfall

Local News ReportNovember 27, 20240

PERRY HALL, MD. — A Perry Hall couple who make a weekly tradition of playing the lottery is celebrating a $50,000 top prize after their chosen numbers hit big in the November 21 Bonus Match 5 drawing. The retired couple, who bought their winning ticket at Honeygo Wine & Spirits on Honeygo Center Drive, said they use the same special numbers every week, playing one line of their favorites along with additional Quick Pick selections. The winning moment came a week after the ticket purchase, when one half of the duo checked the numbers on their phone. “I knew right

Maryland couple wins $1 million on Lottery scratch-off

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 25, 20240

ABERDEEN, Md. — A casual lottery tradition turned life-changing for an Aberdeen couple, who claimed a $1 million top prize on the Maryland Lottery’s $20 Gold Rush 777 scratch-off game. The couple, who have been playing lottery games together for more than 30 years, purchased the winning ticket at a Wawa on North Philadelphia Boulevard. The husband scratched off the ticket and saw a match on number 18, revealing the seven-figure prize. Using the Maryland Lottery app to confirm the win, the couple was still in disbelief. “He said, ‘Mama, it’s a million-dollar winner.’ I didn’t believe it,” the wife

Brooklyn man arrested in $400,000 gold bar scam targeting Maryland couple

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 24, 20240

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A 23-year-old Brooklyn man has been charged with orchestrating a scam that defrauded a Montgomery County couple of more than $400,000 through a scheme involving gold bars and false claims of federal investigations. Yongxian Huang was arrested after allegedly posing as a Federal Trade Commission agent and convincing a 75-year-old Bethesda couple to transfer their assets into gold bars under the guise of safeguarding them from criminal misuse. The elaborate scam began in September when the victims received a text message claiming to be from Apple, warning of an unauthorized charge on their account and instructing them

Laurel couple claims $100,000 scratch-off jackpot on $100,000 Crossword game

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 24, 20240

LAUREL, Md. — A husband-and-wife duo from Laurel has scored a $100,000 top prize on the Maryland Lottery’s $100,000 Crossword scratch-off game, turning their casual lottery routine into a life-changing windfall. The wife, an avid fan of My Lottery Rewards, usually enters non-winning tickets into second-chance promotions, while her husband enjoys playing scratch-offs. On this occasion, she decided to try her luck while shopping with her mother at the Food Lion in Scaggsville, opting to buy two $10 scratch-offs from a lottery vending machine. Initially thinking her ticket might be a non-winner, she received a puzzling “See the retailer” message

Hero cops save couple trapped in sinking car after plunge into Maryland pond

Local News ReportNovember 14, 20240

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — Two Anne Arundel County police officers sprang into action over the weekend, rescuing a couple trapped inside a car that had plunged into a pond. The dramatic rescue unfolded when the couple’s car veered into the water and became partially submerged. Fortunately, the vehicle became lodged, preventing it from sinking further and allowing Corporal McIntosh and Corporal Richardson to reach the couple in time. One of the occupants, a man, was experiencing a medical emergency and was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, officials said.

Letter: Husband and Wife Couple Running for Office in Jackson is Just “Weird”

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 5, 20240

I’m all for the right to run for office, but when it comes to a husband and wife running for office together in a small town like Jackson Township, that’s just weird. Jackson Township isn’t very diverse, but we do no need diversity on the council and having Elenor Hannum, a sometimes rude and often crude woman running for office with her husband is not the diversity and equal representation our town needs. Hannum has been on a crusade against the people of Jackson. She filed a $500,000 tort claim against the township. The oath of office for elected officials

Couple Arrested After Beating Man During Pre-Arranged Beach Encounter for Sex

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 4, 20240

ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA, Fla. — An evening on the beach took a violent turn for a Florida man who was allegedly ambushed and attacked with a hatchet by a man and woman after arranging to meet them for a risky encounter, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday when a “frantic” man, bleeding from multiple injuries, flagged down a Volusia County Sheriff’s deputy near the 1900 block of Ocean Shore Boulevard. The injured man told the deputy he had been assaulted on the beach by a pair he had met up with for what

Illegal MS-13 Migrant Just Killed ‘Happy and Young” Couple in Virginia

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 29, 20240

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — Authorities have arrested and charged an 18-year-old illegal immigrant and alleged MS-13 gang member in connection with a brutal double homicide that occurred in Sterling, Virginia, on August 28. Sheriff Mike Chapman announced the arrest during a press conference on Friday. The suspect, identified as Marlyn Medrano-Ortiz of Alexandria, was apprehended on October 23 after Alexandria Police officers recognized him from a law enforcement bulletin. Medrano-Ortiz has been charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, with additional charges expected as the investigation continues. The victims, Mijal Conejero-Romera, 22,

Florida couple pleads guilty to selling stolen goods through eBay scheme

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 23, 20240

FORT MYERS, Fla. — An elderly Naples couple pleaded guilty Tuesday to a scheme involving stolen merchandise that netted them over $175,000 in sales through their eBay store, federal prosecutors said. Richard Murtaugh, 81, and Gail Murtaugh, 77, admitted in court to engaging in a conspiracy to commit mail fraud by stealing goods from big-box retailers and grocers in Collier and Lee Counties. According to court records, the couple stole personal hygiene products, over-the-counter medications, and other items and sold them on their eBay store, “dickandgail.” The couple’s operation reportedly began in September 2020 and continued through May 2022. During

Drunk Couple Arrested for Firing Gun in a No Shooting Zone

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 22, 20240

STAFFORD, Va. — A man and a woman were arrested Sunday night after a report of gunshots in a restricted no-shoot zone, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reported. The incident occurred at around 9:35 p.m. on Lucas Lane, prompting a response from law enforcement. Deputy C.T. Richardson arrived on the scene following a call about shots fired, in which the caller reported hearing several gunshots and seeing muzzle flashes near the Garrisonville no-shoot zone. Authorities said that when the deputy arrived, he encountered two individuals emerging from a path between Lucas Lane and Smith Lake Park. The two suspects, who

Manalapan couple charged with six-figure theft for failure to report $4.5M in income

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 20, 20240

FREEHOLD, NJ — A Manalapan couple has been charged with conspiring to steal over $750,000 by failing to report nearly $4.5 million in taxable income over a five-year period, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Thursday. Eli Levy and Lauren Levy, both 43, are facing multiple charges, including second-degree Conspiracy, second-degree Medicaid Fraud, and second-degree Tax Fraud. They are also charged with third-degree False Statements Related to an Application for Medicaid Benefits, along with five counts each of third-degree Failure to Pay Taxes and Filing of a Fraudulent Return. The investigation began after a referral from the New Jersey

Baltimore Couple Arresteed for Starving Death of 5-Year-Old Daughter

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 17, 20240

Parents Arrested in Fatal Child Abuse Case **Baltimore, MD** – The Baltimore Police Department reported that the parents of a deceased 5-year-old girl have been arrested. The child, Zona Byrd, passed away on October 14th in the 2200 block of Aiken Street. Homicide detectives have apprehended the girl’s parents, Bernice Betty Byrd, 32, and Gerald Byrd, 34. They have been charged with first and second-degree child abuse and child neglect resulting in death. Following their arrest, the parents were taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility. Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. The cause

Glen Burnie Family Dollar Robbed, Couple in Custody

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 15, 20240

Glen Burnie, MD – The Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to a robbery at the Family Dollar store on Monday at approximately 11:30 a.m. A black male suspect dressed in dark attire attempted to exit the store at 7428 Furnace Branch Road E. without paying for a cart’s worth of merchandise. When confronted by an employee, the suspect threatened to shoot her and subsequently fled in a black SUV. Detectives from the Regional Crimes Unit are conducting an investigation into the incident. They are encouraging anyone with relevant information to reach out via phone at 410-222-4730 or through the

Port Jefferson couple sentenced for fatal stabbing on Greenway Trail

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 8, 20240

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — A Port Jefferson Station couple was sentenced this week for their roles in the fatal stabbing of a 39-year-old man on the Setauket-Port Jefferson Station Greenway Trail in 2021, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced. Jose Martinez-Vazquez, 25, received a sentence of 20 years to life for the murder of Benjamin Flores-Mendez, while his girlfriend, Tiffany Diaz-Cabrera, 21, was sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter after acting as a lookout during the attack. Martinez-Vazquez pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on July 25, admitting to fatally stabbing Flores-Mendez multiple times on June 17, 2021, as

New York City Couple found guilty in carjacking, murder and cover-up of woman’s ex-husband

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 30, 20240

BEACON, N.Y. — A federal jury on Friday found Jamie and Nicholas Orsini guilty of carjacking resulting in death and conspiracy to commit carjacking, following the murder of Jamie Orsini’s ex-husband, Steven Kraft, in 2020. The verdict came after a two-week trial in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, presided over by Judge Philip M. Halpern. Damian Williams, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the conviction and commended the work of law enforcement in the case. “With its verdict, the jury has now held Kraft’s ex-wife—Jamie Orsini—and her husband—Nicholas Orsini—responsible

Police Investigating Murder-Suicide After Dumfries Couple Found Dead

Local News ReportSeptember 23, 20240

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — Prince William County police have released new details regarding the deaths of a couple found inside their Dumfries home in early August, which they now believe to be a murder-suicide. On August 7, just before 10 p.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of Fort Monroe Court, where they discovered 30-year-old Ashleigh Kaylynn Cash and 33-year-old Davaughn Jamaal Henderson dead from gunshot wounds. A friend of the couple contacted police after finding their bodies. Investigators determined that Cash and Henderson were in a domestic relationship. They believe an altercation between the two escalated, leading Henderson

New York couple sentenced for stealing unemployment benefits using stolen identities

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 20, 20240

ALBANY, N.Y. — William Taylor, 33, and Patricia Clarke, 27, both of Jamaica, N.Y., have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to steal over $380,000 in unemployment benefits by using the stolen identities of 20 individuals, according to U.S. Attorney Carla B. Freedman. Taylor was sentenced to 36 months in prison for aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, while Clarke received a sentence of 12 months and one day for her involvement in the conspiracy. The couple fraudulently obtained pandemic unemployment insurance benefits from the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) by