BEL-AIR, MD – A normal Sunday afternoon of running errands led to a life-changing moment for a Maryland lottery player: He recently won $50,000 on a scratch-off ticket.
The winner, known by his childhood nickname “Snookie,” purchased the Lots of Cash scratch-off ticket at the Royal Farms store at 2692 Tobin Crossing in Bel Air on August 18. Snookie decided to scratch the ticket while he was still in the store and was surprised to see a message that said “See Lottery.” Not knowing what that meant, he asked the clerk to scan the ticket and was overjoyed to learn that he had won the game’s top prize of $50,000.
Snookie was overjoyed and said the timing of the win was perfect as he recently lost his grandfather. He plans to use the prize money to pay bills and fulfill his dream of buying a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
The Royal Farms store that sold the winning ticket will also benefit, receiving a $500 bonus from the Maryland Lottery. The Lots of Cash game, which debuted in mid-June, still has five top prizes of $50,000 and numerous other prizes up for grabs.
- Errands turn into a $50,000 win for a Bel Air lottery player
BEL-AIR, MD – A normal Sunday afternoon of running errands led to a life-changing moment for a Maryland lottery player: He recently won $50,000 on a scratch-off ticket.
The winner, known by his childhood nickname “Snookie,” purchased the winning Lots of Cash scratch-off ticket on August 18 at the Royal Farms store at 2692 Tobin Crossing in Bel Air. Snookie decided to scratch the ticket while he was still in the store and was surprised to see a message that said “See Lottery.” Not knowing what that meant, he asked the clerk to scan the ticket and was overjoyed to learn that he had won the game’s top prize of $50,000.
Snookie was overjoyed and said the timing of the win was perfect as he recently lost his grandfather. He plans to use the prize money to pay bills and fulfill his dream of buying a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
The Royal Farms store that sold the winning ticket will also benefit, receiving a $500 bonus from the Maryland Lottery. The Lots of Cash game, which debuted in mid-June, still has five top prizes of $50,000 and numerous other prizes up for grabs.
- Early morning break-in: Washington DC businesses targeted
Washington, DC – Police are searching for suspects involved in a burglary that occurred Sunday morning in northwest DC.
At approximately 8:00 a.m., the suspects entered a building in the 3400 block of Georgia Avenue, northwest, and took property before fleeing the scene.
Surveillance cameras recorded images of the suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible.
- 19-year-old cyclist dies after collision in Riverdale Park
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, VA — A 19-year-old man has died as a result of a collision with a car while riding an e-bike in Riverdale Park.
The accident occurred on Wednesday, August 14, at approximately 10 p.m. Riverdale Park Police officers arrived at the scene at Riverdale Road and 58th Avenue, where Jorge Martinez-Martinez of Hyattsville collided with a car. Martinez-Martinez was taken to a hospital but died from his injuries six days later.
The driver of the car remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 301-731-4422.
