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License to Win: Lottery Luck Drives District Man to Two Big Payouts In DC, Maryland License to Win: Lottery Luck Drives District Man to Two Big Payouts In DC, Maryland
License to Win: Lottery Luck Drives District Man to Two Big Payouts In DC, Maryland Some folks say the stars have to align for a big lottery win, but for Carlos Gamez, it seems the key is all in the numbers—and maybe his license plate. The District resident hit the jackpot not once but twice, using the same digits: 82524.  The sequence, tied to a license plate and a memorable date, drove him to nearly $75,000 in winnings in the DMV.  It’s safe to say Aug. 25, 2024, was no ordinary day for Gamez—and it’s one he’ll never forget. Gamez's streak started on that day, when he turned the numbers 82524 into a $50,425 prize playing the DC Lottery’s DC5 game.  The …

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by Zak Failla
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Police ID 26-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning Virginia Crash Police ID 26-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning Virginia Crash
Police ID 26-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning Virginia Crash A 26-year-old man died hours after being struck by a truck while walking on Plank Road in Fredericksburg early Saturday morning, according to police. The victim, identified as Joe Anthony Palacios, who had no permanent address, was critically injured in the crash and later pronounced dead at a local hospital, the Fredericksburg Police Department said. Officers were called at approximately 6:20 a.m. to the eastbound lanes of Plank Road in the 2800 block, where they found Palacios severely injured after being hit by a truck while walking in the roadway. Emergency responders rushed Palacios t…

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Business
Star Wars-Themed Hallmark Christmas Ornaments Recalled Due To Mold Exposure Risk Star Wars-Themed Hallmark Christmas Ornaments Recalled Due To Mold Exposure Risk
Star Wars-Themed Hallmark Christmas Ornaments Recalled Due To Mold Exposure Risk The Force is not with this one. This week, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that there is a nationwide recall of thousands of Hallmark Keepsake Christmas tree ornaments of Cad Bane, who is featured in several Star Wars shows on Disney+.  Cad Bane first appeared in the animated series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," then in "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" before being played in the live-action series by Dorian Kingi in "The Book of Boba Fett."  According to CPSC, "the brown paint on the exterior of the recalled Christmas tree ornaments did not fully dry befo…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Shot In Virginia; Group Of Suspects At Large, Police Say Man Shot In Virginia; Group Of Suspects At Large, Police Say
Man Shot In Virginia; Group Of Suspects At Large, Police Say A group of shooters are at large after leaving one person with serious injuries in Arlington early on Saturday morning, police say. Members of the Arlington County Police Department responded at around 2:45 a.m. on Nov. 16 to the intersection of 23rd Street South and South Kenmore Street, where there were reports of shots fired in the area. 23rd Street South and South Kenmore Street in Arlington Google Maps street view Officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound and were able to render aid until paramedics arrived to take him to the hospital with injuries considered "serious…

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One Dead, Two 'Seriously Injured' In Wrong-Way I-95 Virginia Crash: State Police (DEVELOPING) One Dead, Two 'Seriously Injured' In Wrong-Way I-95 Virginia Crash: State Police (DEVELOPING)
One Dead, Two 'Seriously Injured' In Wrong-Way I-95 Virginia Crash: State Police (Developing) One person was killed and two others suffered critical injuries in a wrong-way crash that shut down I-95 for several hours in Stafford County, state police say. Troopers were called shortly after 4 a.m. on Nov. 16 to investigate a two-vehicle crash that was reported in the southbound lanes of I-95 near the 146 mile marker. Police say that a Volvo SUV was heading north on the interstate when it struck a Chevrolet sedan head-on. One person was pronounced dead at the scene and two others are being treated and evaluated for what were described as "serious injuries."  The crash resulted i…

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Business
Red Lobster Launches Revamped Menu With 7 New Items After Exiting Bankruptcy Red Lobster Launches Revamped Menu With 7 New Items After Exiting Bankruptcy
Red Lobster Launches Revamped Menu With 7 New Items After Exiting Bankruptcy Two months after exiting bankruptcy, restaurant chain Red Lobster is unveiling a revamped menu. It features these seven new items: Lobster Pappardelle Pasta Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops Lobster Bisque Lemon Basil Mahi Simply Prepared Mahi Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Roasted Asparagus In addition, a pair of old fan-favorites that had been discontinued are back:  Popcorn Shrimp, Hush Puppies  Red Lobster is now giving guests the ability to customize their seafood favorites with the launch of "Create your Own Ultimate Feast." Customers can mix and match two premium picks such as …

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Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 15 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $387M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 15 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $387M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 15 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $387M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Nov. 15 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $387 million with an $176.7 million cash option. The winning numbers were 05-17-35-55-69 with a Mega Ball of 19 and a Megaplier of 2X. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $2.…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Driver Charged After Woman Hit, Killed By Car While Walking Dog In Virginia: Police Driver Charged After Woman Hit, Killed By Car While Walking Dog In Virginia: Police
Driver Charged After Woman Hit, Killed By Car While Walking Dog In Virginia: Police The speeding driver who struck and killed a woman walking her dog in Prince William County has been charged with involuntary manslaughter nearly a month later, according to the police. Neil Jostin Stagnarao Riega, 30, has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal crash in Woodbridge that claimed the life of 57-year-old Maria Isabel Cardozo last month. Officers were called to the area of Mapledale Drive near Miles Court in Woodbridge at around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, where there was a reported crash involving a pedestrian. According to the Prince William County Police Depa…

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Schools
Maryland Man Working At Virginia School Charged With Soliciting Sex From Student: Police Maryland Man Working At Virginia School Charged With Soliciting Sex From Student: Police
Maryland Man Working At Virginia School Charged With Soliciting Sex From Student: Police A Maryland man working for Arlington Public Schools has been arrested and charged with a sexually-based offense, authorities announced on Friday. Lanham resident Darryl Ramsey, Jr., 31, is facing charges in Virginia and now investigators are seeking possible additional victims.  According to the Arlington Police Department, last week, the agency launched an investigation after being tipped off that an Instructional Assistant assigned to Wakefield High School solicited sex from an underage student. The investigation led to Ramsey's arrest on Friday, Nov. 15, who was charged with taking…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Rent Rage: Virginia Man Busted For Breaking Down Door During Dispute With Roommate: Sheriff Rent Rage: Virginia Man Busted For Breaking Down Door During Dispute With Roommate: Sheriff
Rent Rage: Virginia Man Busted For Breaking Down Door During Dispute With Roommate: Sheriff A 35-year-old man is facing multiple charges after an early morning rent dispute with his roommate turned violent, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Mychal Tamillow was arrested following a disturbance that was reported early on Thursday morning at a residence in Stafford. Investigators say that at around 3 a.m. on Nov. 14, deputies on patrol on Shaw Court heard "a loud ruckus" coming from a residence, with someone shouting "get off me" prompting intervention. Deputies made contact with two men inside the home, and it was determined that Tamillow, in an intoxicated st…

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News
Watch Chuckling Dognappers Steal 10-Week Old Puppy From Fairfax County Pet Store Watch Chuckling Dognappers Steal 10-Week Old Puppy From Fairfax County Pet Store
Watch Chuckling Dognappers Steal 10-Week Old Puppy From Fairfax County Pet Store Recognize them?  The Fairfax County Police Department has released photos of two suspects and are seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating the pair wanted for stealing a puppy from a pet store in Chantilly. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, officers were called to the 14000 block of Chantilly Crossing, when two men walked into the business and stole a Maltipoo that was up for sale. Officers were able to obtain security footage, which shows the two suspects involved in the dognappers, which can be seen here.  View this post on Instagram …

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Schools
Elementary School Staffer Accused Of Assaulting Boy In Virginia Classroom: Police Elementary School Staffer Accused Of Assaulting Boy In Virginia Classroom: Police
Elementary School Staffer Accused Of Assaulting Boy In Virginia Classroom: Police An elementary school staff member in Prince William County was charged for allegedly striking a 3-year-old boy on the head, police say. Centreville resident Sophie Mihyun Choi, 44, was is facing charges following an investigation into an assault by a school staffer at Ellis Elementary School on Kim Graham Lane in Manassas. According to the Prince William County Police Department, in late October, Choi allegedly struck the child inside a classroom, leaving him with "a minor mark on his forehead."  The incident was reported to school officials, who then notified the police.  Offic…

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