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Lifestyle
Prize Fit For A King: Crown-Wearing Maryland Man Claims $50K Lottery Prize
A professional driver from St. Mary's County came dressed for the occasion when he collected his $50,000 Maryland Lottery prize this week. Sporting a stylish crown, "Anthony" was in Lottery Headquarters this week after claiming a second-tier prize playing the "50X The Cash" scratcher that he bought at a Waldorf liquor store. The winner says he's not a Lottery regular, but he and a friend came up with a system that paid off in a big way. "Neither of us plays too often he said," but when they do, the prosperous pair tends to pick up the same tickets, believing that it could lead to a big win…
Lifestyle
Powerball Drawing Creates Two Newly Minted Maryland Millionaires
Winner, winners. Powerball tickets worth $1 million were sold to a pair of fortuitous Maryland Lottery players the day after two others cashed in on a seven-figure "Mega Millions" prize. While the $1.08 billion jackpot was won across the country in California, the Wednesday, July 19 drawing did produce two Maryland tickets worth $1 million and delivered several other big winners. Winning numbers for the July 19 drawing were: 07-10-11-13-24 with a Powerball of 24. The five Maryland Powerball winners worth at least $50,000 were sold at: $1 million - River Hill Sunoco on S…
Police & Fire
Fatal Forklift Driver In Custody, Stolen Car Recovered In MD, Sheriff Says (
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The person wanted for a fatal-hit-and-run crash involving a forklift thief has been apprehended, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, officers from the sheriff’s office were called to a home improvement store on Crain Highway in Waldorf, where there was a report of a suspect who broke into the business and stole a forklift. Witnesses say that the suspect stole the ride, escaped by ramming the gates, and was already gone by the time deputies came to the store to investigate. A canvas of the area led to officers finding the forklift…
Police & Fire
Fatal Forklift Hit-Run Crash Under Investigation In MD: Sheriff
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a forklift thief who is at large, authorities say. At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, officers from the sheriff’s office were called to a home improvement store on Crain Highway in Waldorf, where there was a report of a suspect who broke into the business and stole a forklift. Witnesses say that the suspect stole the ride, escaped by ramming the gates, and was already gone by the time deputies came to the store to investigate. A canvas of the area led to officers finding the forklift at ano…
Police & Fire
Suspicious Vehicle Investigation Leads To Drug, Weapon Charges For Maryland Men: Sheriff
Two men are facing drug and weapon charges in Maryland after being busted during an investigation into a suspicious vehicle parked outside a Charles County convenience store. On Monday, Oct. 31, a spokesperson for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office announced that Joshua Mykele Claiborne, 21, and Timothy Green, 33, both of Waldorf are facing charges following an incident last week. Shortly after 7 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, officers were investigating a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a store in the 2400 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf when they spotted a handgun on the driver’s…
Police & Fire
Wanted Teen Known To Police In Maryland Busted Breaking Into Cars At Dealership Twice
A Maryland teen tied to pull a fast one over members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office when he went back to the well one too many times and was caught breaking into cars parked at a Waldorf car dealership, but they were quick to dismiss his attempted subterfuge. Marcus Anthony Swann, 19, of Newburg, who had an active warrant for his arrest for an unrelated incident, is facing new charges after being identified as a suspect who was breaking into vehicles in Waldorf last week, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The investigation began late on Thurs…
Police & Fire
Morning Of Mayhem In Maryland Ends With Serial Robber In Custody, Sheriff Says
It took an army to track down a wanted man who allegedly robbed several businesses in Maryland. David Alston Gantt, 37, is facing multiple charges after being tracked down by officers and a K9 unit in Charles County following an alleged assault incident in his hometown of Waldorf, authorities announced. Shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, officers responded to the 11900 block of Acton Lane in Waldorf for a report of shoplifting, though the suspect - later identified as Gantt - fled the area before investigators arrived at the scene. Shortly after the initial call, officers respo…
Police & Fire
Convict Busted With 'Ghost Gun,' PCP Attempting To Flee From Officers In Maryland: Sheriff
A convict from Prince George's County is facing new charges after being busted with an illegal "ghost gun" and PCP in Charles County, authorities announced. District Heights resident Malik Rashaad Dickey, 26, was apprehended by members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office after attempting to flee from officers who were conducting a traffic stop on Crain Highway in Waldorf, officials said. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Friday, July 22 in the 2900 block of Crain Highway, during which, Dickey allegedly jumped out, grabbed a handgun that was in his …
Police & Fire
Twenty-One Wheels Of Soul Motorcycle Club Members Indicted For Quadruple Maryland Shooting
Nearly two dozen members of the Wheels of Soul Motorcycle Club have been indicted on multiple charges related to a quadruple shooting that took place in Maryland in October 2020. The Charles County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, July 22, that 21 members of the club have been identified and apprehended for their roles in a shooting at Room 301 on Crain Highway in Waldorf. Those charged, and their affiliation to the gang: Eric Gerard Davis, 32, of Fort Washington (Unseen Kingz); Kentrel Jerome Dorsey, 33, of Front Royal (Virginia Chapter); Shawn Everett Fleming, 32, of Centerville …
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