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Maryland ‘Romeo’ Finds His Happily Ever After With $50,000 Lottery Win Maryland ‘Romeo’ Finds His Happily Ever After With $50,000 Lottery Win
Maryland ‘Romeo’ Finds His Happily Ever After With $50,000 Lottery Win They say fortune favors the bold, but for one Prince George’s County man nicknamed "Romeo," it seems fortune also has a flair for the romantic.  After 30 years of playing the Maryland Lottery, Romeo’s love story with luck finally hit the jackpot when he won $50,000 on a Bonus Match 5 ticket. The fateful ticket was purchased on Oct. 26 at Al’s Beer & Wine in Oxon Hill during one of Romeo’s many adventures as a self-proclaimed traveling ticket collector.  While his Pick 3 and Pick 5 tickets may have fizzled, the Bonus Match 5 turned out to be the Cinderella slipper he’d been se…
Police ID 30-Year-Old Maryland Man Killed In Weekend Shooting Police ID 30-Year-Old Maryland Man Killed In Weekend Shooting
Police ID 30-Year-Old Maryland Man Killed In Weekend Shooting The Prince George's County Police Department has released new details as it continues to investigate a deadly weekend shooting in Oxon Hill. Denis Zepeda Cruz, 30, has been identified by investigators as the person who was gunned down in Oxon Hill in what is believed to be a targeted attack. At about 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, Prince George's County police officers responded to a reported shooting in the 7300 block of Roanne Drive Upon arrival, they found Cruz outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police say. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It is not believed to be a random…
One Dead After Weekend Crash With Scooter, SUV In Maryland: Police One Dead After Weekend Crash With Scooter, SUV In Maryland: Police
One Dead After Weekend Crash With Scooter, SUV In Maryland: Police The Prince George's County Police Department has identified the 30-year-old man who was killed in a crash on Saturday night. Oxon Hill resident Darius Robinson, 30, was involved in a fatal three-vehicle crash with a scooter and SUV in Temple Hills that left him with critical injuries, according to authorities. The crash was reported shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 in the 4400 block of Wheeler Road, where officers found Robinson suffering from traumatic injuries.  He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, officials said on Monday, Nov. 11.  Accordi…
Ravens-Themed Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At MGM National Harbor Lands Maryland Man $200K Prize Ravens-Themed Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At MGM National Harbor Lands Maryland Man $200K Prize
Ravens-Themed Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At MGM National Harbor Lands Maryland Man $200K Prize It was a scratch-off ticket, not success at the tables or solid sports betting that landed a Maryland man a $200,000 jackpot at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino in Oxon Hill. "Rob" a veteran Lottery player, said that he was in the right place at the right time when he took a break from betting to pick up a Ravens X10 scratcher that landed him the six-figure prize. The Prince George's County resident said that last week, he was finishing making his weekly football picks at the casino when the purple Baltimore Ravens-themed ticket caught his eye at the Lottery vending machine. Days l…
District Man Caught On Camera Arrested Weeks After Fatal Maryland Shooting, Police Say District Man Caught On Camera Arrested Weeks After Fatal Maryland Shooting, Police Say
District Man Caught On Camera Arrested Weeks After Fatal Maryland Shooting, Police Say A 33-year-old District man has been arrested for murder weeks after the Prince George's Police Department released video of him moments before the fatal shooting. Frederick Stevenson has been charged in connection to the fatal shooting of District Heights resident Daryl McCall, 30, last month in Oxon Hill. McCall was found at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway after he allegedly got into an altercation with Stevenson. According to a spokesperson from the Prince George's County Police Department, first responders found McCall in a parking lot suffer…
Thieves Ram Through Storefront With Pickup Truck, Steal ATM In Prince George's County (VIDEO) Thieves Ram Through Storefront With Pickup Truck, Steal ATM In Prince George's County (VIDEO)
Thieves Ram Through Storefront With Pickup Truck, Steal ATM In Prince George's County (Video) A pair of thieves went through great efforts in Prince George's County to steal an ATM from an area store after ramming their pickup front through the building. At approximately 4:50 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, newly released surveillance video showed two men ramming a truck through a storefront in the 1500 block of Livingston Road in Oxon Hill and stealing an ATM. In the video, the pair - dressed in all black with masks - can be seen driving through the front of the store and through merchandise before backing up and ramming through the building again, sending items flying. The two men the…
District Man Accused Of Killing Victim Days After 19th Birthday In Maryland: Police District Man Accused Of Killing Victim Days After 19th Birthday In Maryland: Police
District Man Accused Of Killing Victim Days After 19th Birthday In Maryland: Police A District resident has been charged in connection to the April murder of a 19-year-old from Oxon Hill, authorities announced. Javon Moore, 23, has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of Tyron Avent after getting into a disagreement and subsequently fleeing the shooting scene before officers arrived, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. At around 5:30 p.m. on April 11, officers were called to the area of Neptune Avenue and Audrey Lane to investigate a reported shooting, where they found Avant suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. He was prono…
Gunman Caught On Camera Moments Before Maryland Murder (UPDATED) Gunman Caught On Camera Moments Before Maryland Murder (UPDATED)
Gunman Caught On Camera Moments Before Maryland Murder (Updated) The Prince George's Police Department has released a new video of a suspect wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man over the weekend  in Oxon Hill. District Heights resident Daryl McCall was killed over the weekend following an incident that broke out late on Friday afternoon, police say. He was found at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway. According to a spokesperson from the Prince George's County Police Department, first responders found McCall in a parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. They treated him…
Man Gunned Down In Maryland Parking Lot Identified By Police In Prince George's County Man Gunned Down In Maryland Parking Lot Identified By Police In Prince George's County
Man Gunned Down In Maryland Parking Lot Identified By Police In Prince George's County Police investigators in Prince George's County have identified the 30-year-old man found shot to death in Oxon Hill, and are now offering a $25,000 reward. District Heights resident Daryl McCall was killed over the weekend following an incident that broke out late on Friday afternoon, police say. He was found at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway. According to a spokesperson from the Prince George's County Police Department, first responders found McCall in a parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. They treated him at the scene, but he…
Repeat Offenders From DMV Sentenced For Robbery Of Check-Cashing Business In Virginia: Feds Repeat Offenders From DMV Sentenced For Robbery Of Check-Cashing Business In Virginia: Feds
Repeat Offenders From DMV Sentenced For Robbery Of Check-Cashing Business In Virginia: Feds Two men in the DMV who have a lengthy rap sheet in Maryland and Virginia will spend time in prison following the armed robbery of a Chantilly check-cashing business, federal authorities announced this week. In November 2023, Chester Lewis, 49, of Oxon Hill, and Al Gibran Taylor, 42, of Reston walked into the store with the intention of robbing it of cash, which had previously been scoped out by the Maryland resident.  During that robbery, prosecutors say that Lewis was armed with a .223/5.56 mm caliber semi-automatic rifle, which he pointed at customers and ordered them to pu…
Teen Charged With Murder Following Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot During Dispute: Police Teen Charged With Murder Following Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot During Dispute: Police
Teen Charged With Murder Following Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot During Dispute: Police An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection to a Sunday shooting in Prince George's County that left a man dead in Oxon Hill, police say. Izayah Matthews, of Temple Hills, has been charged in connection to the murder of Oxon Hill native Antonio Bell, 43, who was found shot to death in a parking lot on Aug. 18.  According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, officers were called to the 3300 block of Huntley Square Drive, where they found Bell suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and a second ma…
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Identified By Police Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Identified By Police
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Identified By Police A driver is at large after a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian over the weekend in Prince George's County, police say. Oxon Hill resident Melvin Garcia, 35, has been identified by investigators as the person who was killed by a driver who fled the scene on Friday afternoon.  According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at around noon on Aug. 16, Garcia was struck in the 6200 block of Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill in an area parking lot by a driver in a truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders in the area of the Oxon Hill Branch Library. …
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics A strong contingent of athletes and para athletes from Maryland and Virginia are headed to the Paris Olympics. A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:  Phoebe Bacon, of Chevy Chase, in swimming; Aaron Brooks, of Hagerstown, in wrestling; Kevin Durant, of DC, in basketball; Erin Gemmell of Bethesda, in swimming; Noah Hanssen, of Maryland, in wheelchair fencing; Jahmal …
Two Charged With Murder In Connection To Fatal Maryland Shooting: Police Two Charged With Murder In Connection To Fatal Maryland Shooting: Police
Two Charged With Murder In Connection To Fatal Maryland Shooting: Police Two men have been arrested and charged with the murder of a 45-year-old District man in Prince George's County earlier this month, authorities announced. Oxon Hill resident Maverick Miller, 33, and Clinton resident Jujuan Hunter, 31, are facing multiple murder charges in connection to the fatal shooting of Tyrone Jones in early July. According to police, at around 10 a.m., on Saturday, July 6, officers were called to the 800 block of Southern Avenue in Oxon Hill, where they found Jones in a parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. He was treated and taken to an area hospital, where he la…
Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder At Maryland High School Football Event, Police Say Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder At Maryland High School Football Event, Police Say
Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder At Maryland High School Football Event, Police Say A 29-year-old man has been identified and charged in connection to a fatal shooting during a dispute at a football event at a Prince George's County high school that also left a child with a gunshot wound. Bowie resident Dajuon Meniefield is facing multiple murder charges for his alleged role in the death of District Heights resident Christopher Mozee, 33, over the weekend at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill. At approximately 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department responded to the school on Boydell Avenue to investigate the shooting, wher…
Wanted Suspect Caught With $1M Worth Of Stolen Equipment On Maryland Property, Police Say Wanted Suspect Caught With $1M Worth Of Stolen Equipment On Maryland Property, Police Say
Wanted Suspect Caught With $1M Worth Of Stolen Equipment On Maryland Property, Police Say Upwards of a million dollars worth of stolen construction equipment was recovered by members of the Prince George's County Police Department, which arrested a 38-year-old suspect, officials say. Brandyn Green has been apprehended after being caught with an estimated $1 million on his property in Oxon Hill, and now investigators are attempting to find their proper owners. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, late last week, a warrant was executed at a property in the 4400 block of Wheeler Road following an extensive investigation into the thefts of construction equ…
Two Shot At Maryland School During Sporting Event, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Two Shot At Maryland School During Sporting Event, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Two Shot At Maryland School During Sporting Event, Police Say (Developing) A shooter is at large following a shooting during an event at a Prince George's County high school. Two people were reportedly injured at a shooting on Saturday morning at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill during a sporting event involving children. It was reported at approximately noon on Saturday, June 15. Police say that the shooter fled, and officers are attempting to track him down. No additional details were provided by the police. More information is expected to be released. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or…
Father Charged In Connection To Death Of Child In Maryland: Police Father Charged In Connection To Death Of Child In Maryland: Police
Father Charged In Connection To Death Of Child In Maryland: Police A Maryland father has been charged in connection to the death of his 2-year-old son, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Oxon Hill resident Lance Harrison, 32, has been charged with child abuse resulting in death following an investigation into the fatal injuries of a toddler that was treated and died over the weekend. Police say that at approximately 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, officers were called to an apartment in the 5400 block of Livingston Terrace, where the boy was found unresponsive with multiple injuries. He was rushed to an area hospital and pronounced de…
Man Wanted For Maryland Casino Parking Lot Murder Of District Man: Police Man Wanted For Maryland Casino Parking Lot Murder Of District Man: Police
Man Wanted For Maryland Casino Parking Lot Murder Of District Man: Police Nw details have been released by the Prince George's County Police Department as they attempt to track down a man wanted for allegedly killing a District man outside a Maryland casino last month. Dayon Neal, 26, who has no fixed address, is wanted by investigators in connection to the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Daniel Antonio Thomas. Officers from the MGM Resort and Casino in Oxon Hill were called shortly before 5 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 to investigate a reported shooting in the parking lot that left the DC resident with fatal injuries.  Detectives responded to the 100 block of MG…