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Winning $2M Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Giant Grocery Store In Maryland

Winning $2M Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Giant Grocery Store In Maryland

Winning $2M Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Giant Grocery Store In Maryland Retirement is coming early for a lucky Maryland couple who cashed in big on a Lottery scratch-off ticket they picked up at a Baltimore County food store. An Elkridge woman cleaned up playing a $30 scratcher sold at Giant in Owings Mills that she turned into a $2 million jackpot. A regular Lottery player, the winner said that she enjoys playing Mega Millions, Powerball, and a variety of scratch-off games, but it was the 200X the Cash ticket purchased at Giant on Mill Run Circle that set she and her husband up for retirement after spending decades as a custodian after coming to the US 25 year…

10/12/2024

News

Baltimore Man Gets Decades In Prison After Howard County Victim Found Dead In Burning Home

Baltimore Man Gets Decades In Prison After Howard County Victim Found Dead In Burning Home

Baltimore Man Gets Decades In Prison After Howard County Victim Found Dead In Burning Home The home invader implicated in a fatal incident and arson last year is going to spend decades in prison, according to the Howard County State's Attorney's Office. Baltimore native Dennis Lee Graham, 40, was sentenced to 70 years in prison with all but 40 years suspended for his role in the death of 64-year-old James Sents, Jr. in Elkridge. According to police, at approximately 10:30 a.m. on March 3, 2023, officers were called to Sents' home in the 6000 block of Old Washington Road to investigate a reported home invasion, where they were met by smoke coming from a bedroom. Upon arrival, fir…

07/20/2024

News

15,000 Stolen Tools Worth Millions Recovered During Massive Seizure In Maryland, Police Say

15,000 Stolen Tools Worth Millions Recovered During Massive Seizure In Maryland, Police Say

15,000 Stolen Tools Worth Millions Recovered During Massive Seizure In Maryland, Police Say Millions of dollars worth of stolen construction tools have been recovered by members of the Howard County Police Department in what was described as "one of the largest and most expansive theft cases in the region in recent years," authorities announced. On Thursday afternoon, the agency reported that approximately 15,000 stolen tools have been recovered that have an estimated value of between $3 million and $5 million, according to investigators. #HoCoPolice have recovered approximately 15,000 stolen construction tools totaling $3-$5 million in what is believed to be one of the largest…

05/23/2024

Weather

Here's Who Got The Most Snow In Maryland, Virginia

Here's Who Got The Most Snow In Maryland, Virginia

Here's Who Got The Most Snow In Maryland, Virginia The National Weather Service has released snowfall totals for the DMV in this week's storm. In Maryland, Sabillasville which appears to have gotten the most amount of snow: 8.5 inches on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the NWS said. In Virginia, Gavel Springs in Frederick County got about 4.5 inches. Here's the breakdown by county: BALTIMORE Lineboro: 3.5 inches Bentley Springs: 3 Owings Mills: 1 Pikesville: 0.4 CARROLL Millers: 4.7 Manchester: 4.3 Taneytown: 4 Westminster: 2 Uniontown: 1.1 CECIL Elkton: 3.0 Rising Sun: 1 Port Deposit 1 FREDERICK Sabilla…

by Cecilia Levine

02/14/2024

Business

Charities To Benefit From Maryland Lottery Player's $620K 'Multi-Match' Jackpot Win

Charities To Benefit From Maryland Lottery Player's $620K 'Multi-Match' Jackpot Win

Charities To Benefit From Maryland Lottery Player's $620K 'Multi-Match' Jackpot Win A Howard County man still can't believe his luck days after winning a six-figure jackpot playing a Maryland Lottery game. Last week, a $620,000 "Multi-Match" ticket was sold at Royal Farms in Elkridge, which was claimed by a Columbia man at Maryland Lottery Headquarters on Monday, officials say. On the night of Thursday, Dec. 7, the lucky longtime lotto player picked up $10 in tickets from the grocery store, choosing a mix of quick-pick and personal numbers to take a shot at the jackpot. The winning numbers of the drawing were 15-24-26-35-39-41. When he went to check his numbers on t…

12/12/2023

Business

Winning $620K 'Multi-Match' Jackpot-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Maryland Food Store

Winning $620K 'Multi-Match' Jackpot-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Maryland Food Store

Winning $620K 'Multi-Match' Jackpot-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Maryland Food Store More than a half million dollars was won by a Maryland Lottery player who cashed in big during the latest "Multi-Match" drawing that was sold at an area grocery store. They just may not now it. A ticket jackpot-winning $620,000 ticket was sold in Howard County for the drawing on Thursday, Dec. 7, though no lucky winner has come forward to claim the six-figure prize as of Saturday afternoon, according to Lottery officials. The big winner was sold at Elkridge Farms on Lark Brown Drive in Elkridge - which will receive a $1,000 bonus from Maryland Lottery - and the winner now has 182 days to c…

12/09/2023

News

'Carey Boyz' Face 887 Years In Prison For Roles In Drug Trafficking Organization In MD

'Carey Boyz' Face 887 Years In Prison For Roles In Drug Trafficking Organization In MD

'Carey Boyz' Face 887 Years In Prison For Roles In Drug Trafficking Organization In MD Eight members of the “Carey Boyz” drug trafficking organization in Maryland are facing hundreds of years in prison following a massive drug bust, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney announced. Prosecutors say that the members of the organization have been arrested and indicted for their roles in selling cocaine and fentanyl in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood, specifically around the 1700 block of North Carey Street. Those arrested following a five-month investigation: Raheem Gaither (supplier); Jonathan Chambers (mid-level leadership); Gregory Carmichael (mid-level leadership); Tysh…

06/23/2023

News

Former Police Chief In Maryland Convicted Of Targeted Arson Attacks: State's Attorney

Former Police Chief In Maryland Convicted Of Targeted Arson Attacks: State's Attorney

Former Police Chief In Maryland Convicted Of Targeted Arson Attacks: State's Attorney The Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking multiple life sentences for a former police chief in Maryland who was connected to a dozen different arson cases that spanned multiple counties over two decades. David Crawford, 71, was found guilty by a jury on multiple attempted murder and other charges for his lengthy crime spree that stretched out for years, Howard County State’s Attorney Rich Gibson announced on Thursday, March 9. Specifically, Crawford was found guilty on Thursday of: Eight counts of first-degree attempted murder; Three counts of first-degree arson; Malicious …

03/09/2023

Lifestyle

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner: Food Run Leads To $750K Maryland Lottery Prize For 'Buzzsaw'

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner: Food Run Leads To $750K Maryland Lottery Prize For 'Buzzsaw'

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner: Food Run Leads To $750K Maryland Lottery Prize For 'Buzzsaw' A hungry Howard County man got lucky after a Maryland Lottery ticket caught his eye while grabbing some dinner, officials announce. The Elkridge man, going by the nickname "Buzzsaw", had a craving for his local convenience store's chicken box when a "Multi-Match" ticket sparked his interest, according to Maryland Lottery officials. "Buzzsaw" purchased four of the games at the Royal Farms store to try his luck, but did not rush to check on their results. Instead, he went home to enjoy his dinner. “It was all about the chicken,” said "Buzzsaw". After finishing his dinner, "Buzzsaw" went to …

02/08/2023

Lifestyle

Jackpot-Winning $750K 'Multi-Match' Maryland Lottery Ticket Sold At Area Convenience Store

Jackpot-Winning $750K 'Multi-Match' Maryland Lottery Ticket Sold At Area Convenience Store

Jackpot-Winning $750K 'Multi-Match' Maryland Lottery Ticket Sold At Area Convenience Store One lucky Maryland Lottery player has a $750,000 ticket burning a hole in their pocket and may not even know it. The Maryland Lottery is looking for a “Multi-Match” player who won an estimated $750,000 jackpot in the Monday, Jan. 6 drawing that was sold at Royal Farms on Lark Brown Drive in Elkridge. The winning numbers were 17-35-36-39-41-42. Once a winner comes forward, they will have the option to choose the annuity, which is paid in 25 equal installments, or an estimated $500,000 lump sum. Royal Farms will also receive a $1,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. According to Lott…

02/07/2023

Police & Fire

Cargo Van Shooting Suspect At-Large Months After I-95 Maryland Murder: State Police

Cargo Van Shooting Suspect At-Large Months After I-95 Maryland Murder: State Police

Cargo Van Shooting Suspect At-Large Months After I-95 Maryland Murder: State Police Maryland State Police have issued a fresh alert as they attempt to locate a shooting suspect who fatally shot a man on I-95 in January. Charles Harrison Marks, IV, 42, of Pasadena, was heading north near Route 100 in Elkridge when he was struck by gunfire through the driver's side window around 3:40 p.m. Jan. 30, police said. He was rushed to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center where he continues to receive treatment for injuries sustained during the incident. Marks was the driver and sole occupant of the white cargo van, pictured above. Crime scene technicians responded to the scene …

11/14/2022

Police & Fire

Group Of Teens Charged With Stealing 16 Vehicles In Maryland: Police

Group Of Teens Charged With Stealing 16 Vehicles In Maryland: Police

Group Of Teens Charged With Stealing 16 Vehicles In Maryland: Police Howard County police have charged a group of teenage suspects for stealing numerous vehicles during a six-month period in 2022. The arrests of the teens closed 16 vehicle thefts occurring from February-July in Laurel, Elkridge, Hanover, and neighboring jurisdictions, according to Howard County police. Alexander Bennett, 19, of Laurel, is charged with 15 counts of motor vehicle theft and 30 total counts of felony theft. An 18-year-old boy from Elkridge, who was 17 years old at the time of the incidents, is charged in 11 vehicle thefts. He also is charged with weapon violations for a handgu…

11/03/2022

Police & Fire

Motorcyclist Killed In Two-Vehicle Maryland Crash, Police Say

Motorcyclist Killed In Two-Vehicle Maryland Crash, Police Say

Motorcyclist Killed In Two-Vehicle Maryland Crash, Police Say Howard County police are investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred in Elkridge over the weekend, authorities say. Marval Iran Polk Jr., 20, was killed while riding a motorcycle after colliding with a 2013 Honda Accord around 9:50 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, according to Howard County police. Polk Jr. reportedly collided with the Honda while it was making a left turn at Port Capital Drive on Route 1. The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Route 1 in the area of Port Capital Drive was closed for approximately three hours.

10/31/2022

Police & Fire

One Killed, One Hospitalized Following Multi-Vehicle I-95 Crash In Maryland: State Police

One Killed, One Hospitalized Following Multi-Vehicle I-95 Crash In Maryland: State Police

One Killed, One Hospitalized Following Multi-Vehicle I-95 Crash In Maryland: State Police One person was killed, and another was hospitalized with serious injuries as a strange scene unfolded on I-95 in Howard County, according to Maryland State Police. Baltimore resident Alcira Garcia De Dubon, 50, was ejected from a vehicle at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25 after a Porche rear-ended a Mazda she was a passenger in while driving through Elkridge, police said. Maryland State Police troopers responded to a stretch of I-95 near Maryland Route 100, where there was a reported multi-vehicle crash involving a 2016 Porsche Cayenne and 2008 Mazda CX-9 when the former struck…

10/25/2022

Police & Fire

Biker Ejected From Ride Killed By Hit-Run Driver, Struck By Second Vehicle In Maryland: Police

Biker Ejected From Ride Killed By Hit-Run Driver, Struck By Second Vehicle In Maryland: Police

Biker Ejected From Ride Killed By Hit-Run Driver, Struck By Second Vehicle In Maryland: Police A hit-and-run driver who killed a 55-year-old man in Maryland is at large following an early morning crash in Howard County. Columbia resident Timothy Joseph Wise was riding a motorized bike shortly after 3 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25 on Maryland Route 175 between I-95 and Route 108 in Elkridge when he was struck by an unknown driver, according to a spokesperson with the Howard County Police Department. Wise was ejected from his bike into the roadway after the initial contact, police said, at which point he was struck by a second vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle sped away, while the …

09/25/2022

Police & Fire

Body Found In Elkridge Hotel Room Sparks Homicide Investigation

Body Found In Elkridge Hotel Room Sparks Homicide Investigation

Body Found In Elkridge Hotel Room Sparks Homicide Investigation Detectives are investigating what they believe to be a suspected homicide after finding a body in an Elkridge hotel room, authorities say. The man’s body was found around 8 a.m. in an Econo Lodge hotel room in the 5800 block of Bonnie View Lane, Howard County officials said. While the cause of the death is currently unknown, investigators suspect foul play. Police do not believe that this was a random incident and have taken a subject into custody. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

06/30/2022