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Loyal Lottery Player Seeking Jackpot Stunned By $50K Powerball Win In Maryland Loyal Lottery Player Seeking Jackpot Stunned By $50K Powerball Win In Maryland
Loyal Lottery Player Seeking Jackpot Stunned By $50K Powerball Win In Maryland A lifelong Lottery player in Southern Maryland had his loyalty paid off after winning a five-figure Powerball prize on a recent drawing.  Whether the jackpot is $20 million, or a cool $1 billion, St. Mary's County resident James Stogner says he will still pick up his ticket for nearly every drawing, and that faith was rewarded this week when he was at Lottery Headquarters to claim a $50,000 prize. "It doesn't matter," he said. "The base jackpot is still a lot of money." This time, when he checked the quick-pick ticket, the 51-year-old noticed a little more money than usual — $50,000 —…
Driver, 30, Killed In T-Bone Crash In Maryland: State Police Driver, 30, Killed In T-Bone Crash In Maryland: State Police
Driver, 30, Killed In T-Bone Crash In Maryland: State Police A 30-year-old driver died after she lost control of her car and broadsided another vehicle in St. Mary's County, authorities said. Jennifer Renita VanMeter of Charlotte Hall was killed in the crash, according to Maryland State Police. On Monday, Jan. 15, at approximately 4:30 p.m., state troopers responded to Route 6 (Charles Street) near Gilbert Run Park in Charlotte Hall for a serious collision. A preliminary investigation found a Kia Forte driven by VanMeter was traveling east on Route 6.  At the same time, a Dodge Dart driven by Donna Jean Wheaton, 84, of Mechanicsville, was trave…
These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm
These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm Some parts of the DMV region fared better than others as slushy snow caused several major crashes and forced schools and other government agencies to open late to provide more time for the commute. Overnight, some areas were hit with as much as six inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service, which reported the totals for each county and municipality on Monday, Dec. 11. What started as rain slowly turned to snow as temperatures dipped, though some areas were able to largely avoid Mother Nature's wrath. National Weather Service These Maryland and Virginia towns received the …
Third Time Is A Charm For Free-Rolling Couple Who Claim $50K Maryland Lottery Prize Third Time Is A Charm For Free-Rolling Couple Who Claim $50K Maryland Lottery Prize
Third Time Is A Charm For Free-Rolling Couple Who Claim $50K Maryland Lottery Prize What started as a fun night out with her husband led to a five-figure cash windfall for a St. Mary’s County banker who won big playing Maryland Lottery. It didn’t come easy, but a Mechanicsville couple is up $50,000 after winning small, then a little larger, then huge while playing Lottery games at the Moose Lodge in their hometown. The third time was the charm for Kimberly Shaw and husband Colby, who went for a night out and decided to buy a $20 “Fast Play” ticket from the Lottery vending machine at the lodge, where she doubled up and won a $40 prize. Feeling lucky, she bought another tic…
Transgender Teen Killed In Maryland, Sheriff Says (UPDATED) Transgender Teen Killed In Maryland, Sheriff Says (UPDATED)
Transgender Teen Killed In Maryland, Sheriff Says (Updated) New information has been released by members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's office as they continue to investigate the death of a teen who was killed early on Friday morning. Isiaih Alexander Woodland, 18, of Lexington Park, has been identified by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office as the victim who was shot and killed to kick off Friday, March 24. 235 South in the area of Big Dogs Paradise in Mechanicsville is currently closed due to an active investigation. Expect delays — St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office (@firstsheriff) March 24, 2023 On Saturday, March 25, investigators s…
Speeding Driver Killed After Losing Control Of Infiniti, Striking Tree In Maryland,  Police Say Speeding Driver Killed After Losing Control Of Infiniti, Striking Tree In Maryland,  Police Say
Speeding Driver Killed After Losing Control Of Infiniti, Striking Tree In Maryland, Police Say Authorities say that a 24-year-old Maryland man was killed after speeding and crashing his Infiniti into a tree in Charles County near a busy intersection. Mechanicsville resident Xzavier Wendell Jameson Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash shortly before noon on Monday, Oct. 24 near the intersection of Maryland Route 5 and Minefield Road in Waldorf, according to state police investigators. Troopers say that the preliminary investigation by members of the La Plata Barrack and State Police CRASH Team determined that Thompson was speeding in a 2013 Infiniti G37 north on Rou…
Maryland Man Busted With Altered Shotgun, Cocaine, Sheriff's Office Says Maryland Man Busted With Altered Shotgun, Cocaine, Sheriff's Office Says
Maryland Man Busted With Altered Shotgun, Cocaine, Sheriff's Office Says A man asleep at the wheel in a car parked at a Maryland gas station was busted with drugs and an illegal shotgun, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff's Office. Mechanicsville resident Alexander Wayne Pope, 28, is facing drug and weapon charges in St. Mary’s County after being caught during a welfare check with a defaced shotgun and cocaine, officials announced on Monday, Oct. 3. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said that on Saturday, Oct. 1, deputies responded to the 27300 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for a welfare check of a man sleeping inside a vehicle at an…
Seen Him? Man Wanted For Exposing Himself To Woman, Girl At Maryland Dollar Store Seen Him? Man Wanted For Exposing Himself To Woman, Girl At Maryland Dollar Store
Seen Him? Man Wanted For Exposing Himself To Woman, Girl At Maryland Dollar Store Police investigators in Maryland have released a photo of a man who allegedly exposed himself to a young girl and woman shopping at a Dollar General store over the summer. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the man (pictured above) who is wanted for an indecent exposure incident on Friday, Aug. 19 at the store located at 27300 Old Village Road in Mechanicsville. It is alleged that the man followed his victims into the store and ultimately wound exposing himself to them while they were shopping. At the time of the incident, …
Woman Charged With Abducting Child, Lying To Investigators In Maryland: Sheriff Woman Charged With Abducting Child, Lying To Investigators In Maryland: Sheriff
Woman Charged With Abducting Child, Lying To Investigators In Maryland: Sheriff A woman in Maryland is facing charges for allegedly abducting a child and attempting to lead police in the wrong direction while they sought to track the minor down, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff. Mechanicsville resident Kristine Doreen Dean, 56, was arrested by sheriff's deputies following an investigation into an incident on Saturday, Aug. 20 in the 28600 block of Hancock Drive in her hometown, officials said. While deputies contacted the victim, Dean allegedly left the residence with the victim’s underage child, a spokesperson for the sheriff said.  Deputies ultimatel…
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By SUV Crossing Busy Maryland Roadway Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By SUV Crossing Busy Maryland Roadway
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By SUV Crossing Busy Maryland Roadway A 42-year-old pedestrian was killed in Maryland after being struck by an SUV near a busy St. Mary’s County intersection, authorities announced. Leonardtown resident Joseph Harry Norris IV, 42, was struck and killed by a woman from Mechanicsville as he was crossing Point Lookout Road on Friday, July 29, according to the sheriff's office. Members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Route 5 and Cedar Lane Road shortly after 3:15 p.m. on Friday afternoon, where there was a report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle in the area. Upon arrival, officer…
Maryland Man Violated Protective Orders Three Times In Three Days: Sheriff Maryland Man Violated Protective Orders Three Times In Three Days: Sheriff
Maryland Man Violated Protective Orders Three Times In Three Days: Sheriff If at first, you don’t succeed, it isn't always best to try, try again. A Mechanicsville man is facing multiple charges in Maryland after violating a protective order three times in the course of four days, leading to his arrest, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, July 21. First, on Saturday, July 16, deputies responded to the 40000 block of Old Horse Landing Road in Mechanicsville, where there was a reported protective order violation, officials said. Further investigation determined that Michael Robert Guy, 44, was in violation of a court order by being at his …
These Maryland Stores Found In Compliance During Underage Drinking Sting Operation These Maryland Stores Found In Compliance During Underage Drinking Sting Operation
These Maryland Stores Found In Compliance During Underage Drinking Sting Operation The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office pulled out all the stops during an undercover alcohol compliance sting, but nearly two dozen businesses didn’t fall for it and didn’t sell booze to an underage teen. Members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks within St. Mary’s County at 18 businesses, all of which carded an 18-year-old underage cadet at each attempted purchase. The teen sported a jean and an athletic shirt while visiting all 18 establishments, according to the sheriff’s office. During the sting, officials n…
Maryland Woman Accused Of Sledgehammer Assault: Sheriff Maryland Woman Accused Of Sledgehammer Assault: Sheriff
Maryland Woman Accused Of Sledgehammer Assault: Sheriff A sledgehammer-wielding woman in Maryland is facing charges in St. Mary’s County after allegedly chasing and attacking her victim during a dispute, investigators said. Mechanicsville resident Beth Suzanna Gannon, 36, was arrested by members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation into an alleged assault. Corporal Vincent Pontorno of the sheriff’s office responded to the 28700 block of Lockes Hill Road in Mechanicsville on Thursday, June 9, where there were reports of an assault involving a sledgehammer, according to a spokesperson for the agency. It is alleged …