Cape May County resident strikes $400K prize with $20 scratch-off ticket
TRENTON, NJ — A $400,000 top prize in the New Jersey Lottery’s Crossword Bonanza scratch-off game has been claimed by a player in Cape May County. The $20 ticket was…
TRENTON, NJ — A $400,000 top prize in the New Jersey Lottery’s Crossword Bonanza scratch-off game has been claimed by a player in Cape May County. The $20 ticket was…
STERLING, VA — A simple trip to Wegmans turned life-changing for Thanaphorn Waltrip, who scratched off a $1 million top prize in the Virginia Lottery’s 20X the Money game. Waltrip…
CINCINNATI, OH – A fortunate Ohio Lottery player is celebrating a $50,000 win on the Mega Multiplier scratch-off. The winning ticket was purchased at Marathon, located at 4011 Harrison Ave…
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — A fire broke out Friday morning on the 28th floor of a high-rise building at 8200 Boulevard East, prompting a swift response from local emergency services.…
STERLING, VA — Thanaphorn Waltrip had a life-changing moment when she scratched her 20X the Money ticket from the Virginia Lottery and discovered she had won $1 million. Waltrip purchased…
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH — A lottery player in North Ridgeville recently struck gold, winning $50,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s Cash Explosion 25X scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at…
WILLINGTON, CT — Ronald C., a Willington resident, is celebrating a $20,000 prize after playing the Connecticut Lottery’s 20X Cash 9th Edition scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at…
Newburgh Resident Receives 19-Year Prison Sentence for Violent Crimes
**Newburgh, NY** – Jesus Bravo, 26, a resident of Newburgh, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for violent offenses. On Monday, Bravo appeared in Orange County Court before Judge Craig Stephen Brown, where he was sentenced following his prior guilty plea. His charges included Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, and two counts of Assault in the Second Degree, relating to episodes in 2023.
The investigation into these crimes was conducted by the Non-Fatal Shooting Taskforce, involving the City of Newburgh Police Department, Orange County District Attorney’s Office, and the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center. This task force targets gang-related violence and is backed by New York State’s GIVE initiative. The initiative seeks to address gun crimes even in cases with uncooperative victims and witnesses.
Documents revealed that on September 21, 2023, Bravo and his co-defendant, Wilmer Reyes-Bran, confronted a victim about gang affiliation in Newburgh. The confrontation escalated with Reyes-Bran stabbing the victim and Bravo attacking him physically. Further incidents included a December 11, 202
NEW YORK CITY — Debrina Kawam, a 61-year-old resident of Toms River, New Jersey, was identified this week as the victim of a gruesome attack in which she was burned…
NEW YORK CITY — The woman who was burned to death aboard an F train in Brooklyn last week has been identified as Debrina Kawam, a 61-year-old resident of Toms…
AKRON, OH – An Ohio Lottery player celebrated a $125,208.50 win in the December 23 midday Pick 5 drawing after securing the prize on three separate plays. The winning numbers…
MASSILLON, OH — A lucky lottery player in Massillon struck it big, winning $20,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s Triple Red 777 scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Wales…
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Pathfinders, a volunteer group dedicated to maintaining local hiking trails, have reported the theft of a large trail sign at the Steve Kitay Living Trail.…
WEST HARTFORD, CT – A lucky West Hartford resident took home a $19,500 prize after playing Keno, the popular Connecticut Lottery game. The winning ticket was purchased at Sam’s Food…
BRIDGEPORT, CT – A lucky player from Bridgeport struck big, winning $100,000 on the Connecticut Lottery’s $500,000 Cashword scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Grand Package Store, located…
GREENTOWN, OH – Garren, a resident of Greentown, walked away with $50,000 after purchasing a Winter Fun scratch-off ticket at Spee-D-Food #30 on Cleveland Avenue NW. Stopping at the store…
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Pedro Castillo Perez was taken into custody on Thursday on charges of endangering the welfare of a child, according to Ocean County inmate records. Court filings…
New Hampton Resident Sentenced in Child Rape Case
**Goshen, NY** – Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Wednesday that Justin Babb, a 41-year-old resident of New Hampton, was sentenced to 18 years in state prison. The sentencing followed Babb’s guilty plea to charges of engaging in sexual conduct with a child.
On May 23, Babb admitted in Orange County Court to Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree, acknowledging the crime, which took place in August 2023, involved a child under eleven. Alongside the prison sentence, Babb will have a post-release supervision period of ten years and will be registered under the New York Sex Offender Registration Act.
District Attorney Hoovler commended the Orange County Child Abuse Investigation Unit for their efforts leading to Babb’s arrest. He noted the severity of Babb’s actions and expressed gratitude for achieving a resolution without causing additional trauma to the child by testifying in court.
The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Julie Mohl. It was stressed that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a fair trial.
Washington, D.C. Resident Wins $50,000 in Maryland Lottery
**Seat Pleasant, MD** – A Washington, D.C. resident unknowingly held a $50,000 winning ticket for weeks before claiming her prize in the Maryland Lottery’s $50,000 Cash game. The winner realized her good fortune upon checking the ticket during a trip back to Maryland.
The winning ticket was purchased at Seat Pleasant BP on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway. The woman, accompanied by her daughter who was home from college, stopped by the retailer before a hair-styling appointment and bought the $20 instant ticket.
Three weeks after purchasing the ticket, the woman, a social worker, discovered her win after scanning the ticket at a lottery retailer. She hurried home to share the exciting news with her daughter, who was initially skeptical of the claim.
Plans for the prize include settling debts, making investments, and helping others. Seat Pleasant BP will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The $50,000 Cash game launched in December 2022, and 68 top prizes remain unclaimed, along with various smaller prizes.
LORAIN, OH — A Lorain resident has an extra reason to celebrate this holiday season after winning $100,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s Winter Fun scratch-off game. The winning ticket was…
EDGEWATER, Md. — Authorities in Anne Arundel County are investigating a fraud incident in which a caller impersonated a police officer and convinced a victim to send money under the…
TAKOMA PARK, MD. — A Takoma Park man is celebrating a $250,000 payday after claiming the top prize on the $10 Jumbo Cash scratch-off ticket. The lucky winner purchased the…
Former Resident Indicted for 2022 Fatal Collision in Howell
**FREEHOLD, NJ –** A former Ocean County resident has been charged in relation to a fatal 2022 multi-vehicle accident in Howell, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago’s announcement on Wednesday.
Drew Peterson, 34, who previously lived in Jackson Township and now resides in Jensen Beach, Florida, faces one count of second-degree vehicular manslaughter. Following a thorough evaluation by a forensic toxicologist, the indictment was issued on Wednesday, October 30. Peterson was processed on Monday, November 18 after returning to New Jersey.
The incident occurred on Friday, March 11, 2022, at around 12:05 a.m. Peterson was operating a 2004 Ford F150 pickup westbound on Route 33, west of the Colts Neck Road intersection, when it crossed the centerline and sideswiped a 2004 Kia Rio. Continuing in the wrong direction, the pickup then struck head-on with a 2010 Dodge Challenger driven by Robert C. Johnson, 50, of Neptune Township. The collision caused the truck to overturn, ejecting Peterson.
Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene following the
OXON HILL, MD — A Prince George’s County resident, known by the nickname “Romeo,” has claimed a $50,000 top prize after purchasing a winning Bonus Match 5 ticket for the…
MAYS LANDING, NJ — Eric Williams, a 56-year-old resident of Atlantic City, has admitted to first-degree aggravated sexual assault in a plea held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. The guilty…