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First $1M Winning Powerball Ticket Of 2025 Sold At Parkville Safeway First $1M Winning Powerball Ticket Of 2025 Sold At Parkville Safeway
First $1M Winning Powerball Ticket Of 2025 Sold At Parkville Safeway Check those numbers, Maryland — someone just went from grocery run to millionaire. A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Parkville for the Monday, June 2 drawing, marking Maryland’s first second-tier Powerball win of 2025, according to the Maryland Lottery. The lucky numbers were: 01-07-44-57-61, with a Powerball of 21. The winning ticket was purchased at the Safeway located at 8858 Waltham Woods Road in Baltimore County. For selling the hot ticket, the store will receive a $2,500 bonus from the Lottery. Officials are urging the mystery winner to sign the back of the ticket imme…
Five Arrested In Three Hours At Same Bethesda Safeway, Police Say Five Arrested In Three Hours At Same Bethesda Safeway, Police Say
Five Arrested In Three Hours At Same Bethesda Safeway, Police Say Shoplifters in Bethesda had a rough day during what police described as a "retail blitz."  Five people were arrested — in three separate incidents — during a three-hour span at the same Safeway store in Montgomery County, police say. The thefts happened back-to-back-to-back on the afternoon of Thursday, March 20 at the Safeway in the 5000 block of Bradley Boulevard. The first arrest came around 12:30 p.m., when a man and woman were spotted stealing from the store, according to Montgomery County Police.  Officers first apprehended 34-year-old Shelon Emmanel Johnson, and…
Man Stabbed Ex’s Grandma To Death, Then Picked Up GF, Did Taxes In Harford County: Prosecutors Man Stabbed Ex’s Grandma To Death, Then Picked Up GF, Did Taxes In Harford County: Prosecutors
Man Stabbed Ex’s Grandma To Death, Then Picked Up GF, Did Taxes In Harford County: Prosecutors A Maryland man who stabbed his ex-girlfriend’s grandmother to death inside her Bel Air home calmly went on to run errands, pick up his current girlfriend, and collect his child from daycare—all after committing the brutal murder, prosecutors said. Angelo Terrell Spencer, 25, of Abingdon, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life, suspended all but 75 years, on Friday, March 21, in Harford County Circuit Court, according to State’s Attorney Alison Healey. The attack happened on Feb. 22, 2024.  Bel Air Police officers responded to a home for a report of a stabbing …
Woman Wanted For Multi-State Prescription Fraud Caught On Camera: Montgomery County Police Woman Wanted For Multi-State Prescription Fraud Caught On Camera: Montgomery County Police
Woman Wanted For Multi-State Prescription Fraud Caught On Camera: Montgomery County Police Look familiar?  A woman who has spent the past year scamming pharmacies in multiple states out of prescription drugs is now wanted by police, authorities say. Detectives with the Montgomery County Police Department are investigating a prescription fraud case involving an unidentified suspect who has been using other people’s names to obtain medication since March 2024. Police say the woman has fraudulently picked up prescriptions from at least six pharmacies, including Safeway and CVS locations in the District of Columbia, Arlington, Alexandria, and Kensington. Surveillance photos sh…
Recall Issued For Canned Tuna Sold In PA Under These Brand Names Recall Issued For Canned Tuna Sold In PA Under These Brand Names
Recall Issued For Canned Tuna Sold In PA Under These Brand Names If canned tuna is a staple in your pantry, check your shelves immediately. A major nationwide recall has been issued for select Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s canned tuna due to a potential contamination risk that could lead to botulism, a rare but potentially fatal form of food poisoning. The recall, announced by Tri-Union Seafoods, stems from a manufacturing defect in the pull-tab lids, which could cause product leakage and bacterial contamination over time.  While no illnesses have been reported, the recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution. Where Was …
Rockville Man Convicted At Three Indecent Exposure Trials In Montgomery County: Prosecutors Rockville Man Convicted At Three Indecent Exposure Trials In Montgomery County: Prosecutors
Rockville Man Convicted At Three Indecent Exposure Trials In Montgomery County: Prosecutors A Maryland man will spend years behind bars after being found guilty of three separate indecent exposure incidents in Montgomery County, authorities announced. Steven Randolph, 34, was sentenced following three bench trials that were held on Thursday, Jan. 2 to more than four years in prison after exposing himself to employees at area businesses. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, early on Thursday, Oct. 31 last year, the Rockville resident walked into Olney Ledo's Pizza in the 3400 block of Olney Laytonsville Road while employees were prepping the restaurant for the d…
Christmas Miracle: Silver Spring Mom Scores $50K Scratch-Off Win During Family Snack Run Christmas Miracle: Silver Spring Mom Scores $50K Scratch-Off Win During Family Snack Run
Christmas Miracle: Silver Spring Mom Scores $50K Scratch-Off Win During Family Snack Run What started as a Christmas Day snack run in Wheaton and ended with $50,000 for a Montgomery County mom who had never played the Lottery before. Lilian Hernandez of Silver Spring, a mother of two, scratched her way to a life-altering windfall thanks to a $5 Deluxe Crossword 9th Edition ticket she bought on a whim.  The inspiration?  Her aunt, Norma Hernandez, a seasoned Lottery enthusiast who convinced her to give it a try. "We thought it would be a fun thing to do."  The family outing to the Safeway at on Georgia Avenue turned into an unforgettable moment.  “I’ve ne…
From Safeway To Seamless: Falls Church Gets DMV’s Newest Amazon Fresh Location From Safeway To Seamless: Falls Church Gets DMV’s Newest Amazon Fresh Location
From Safeway To Seamless: Falls Church Gets DMV’s Newest Amazon Fresh Location After years of anticipation, the new Amazon Fresh location planned in Fairfax County is set to open its doors to customers. Next week, Falls Church will be home to the latest Amazon Fresh store in the DMV area, replacing a former Safeway store at the Crossroads Center in Bailey's Crossroads. 5811 Crossroads Center Way, Falls Church Google Maps street view The grand opening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12.  Posted by Amazon Fresh on Monday, December 2, 2024 According to Amazon, customers "will find a wide assortment of national brands and high-quality produ…
Man Charged For Multiple Indecent Exposure Incidents At Montgomery County Businesses: Police Man Charged For Multiple Indecent Exposure Incidents At Montgomery County Businesses: Police
Man Charged For Multiple Indecent Exposure Incidents At Montgomery County Businesses: Police A man who first exposed himself to employees at an area restaurant then at Safeway in Montgomery County days later has been charged, now investigators are concerned there could be additional victims. Steven Randolph, 31, was arrested at a bus stop and charged with indecent exposure following a pair of incidents that were reported at multiple businesses. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, early on Thursday, Oct. 31, Randolph walked into Olney Ledo's Pizza in the 3400 block of Olney Laytonsville Road while employees were prepping the restaurant for the day. Randolph was…
Drug Busts Land Three Behind Bars In Prince Frederick, Sheriff Says Drug Busts Land Three Behind Bars In Prince Frederick, Sheriff Says
Drug Busts Land Three Behind Bars In Prince Frederick, Sheriff Says What could have been a simple traffic stop of a suspect driver in Calvert County landed three people behind bars, according to the sheriff's office. The sticky situation began when deputies conducted a traffic stop of Prince Frederick resident Barbara Ann Magruder, 46, after she made multiple traffic violations in the area of Fairground Road. During the stop, a bag containing Alprazolam was observed in plain view, and Magruder advised investigators that she had just exchanged pills with a woman identified as Kimberly Marie Hamm in a red Pontiac. Further investigation led to the r…
Teen Charged With False Reporting Following Swatting Incident In Leesburg: Police Teen Charged With False Reporting Following Swatting Incident In Leesburg: Police
Teen Charged With False Reporting Following Swatting Incident In Leesburg: Police An 18-year-old has been identified and charged as the person responsible for a reported swatting incident at a Loudoun County Safeway earlier this summer, police say. Leesburg resident Caleb Wolfe, has been charged with false emergency communication to emergency personnel - a misdemeanor - stemming from a false report of an armed robbery in July. At around 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, police say that the Leesburg Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a report of a robbery at the grocery store on South King Street involving two people armed with knives who armed a m…
Winning $100K Scratcher Sold At Maryland Grocery Store Winning $100K Scratcher Sold At Maryland Grocery Store
Winning $100K Scratcher Sold At Maryland Grocery Store A Montgomery County man is one step closer to his dream of buying a house after winning a six-figure prize on a scratch-off Lottery ticket sold at an area Safeway. The $100,000 win left the lucky lotto player stunned outside of Safeway on New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring after he scratched off a $10 50X The Cash ticket. 'It was very surprising," the occasional Lottery player - whose previously had only won approximately $500 - mused. "When I go shopping, sometimes I buy a ticket."  "I was stunned."  According to the winner, he has been working toward purchasing a home,…
$120K In Medications Stolen By New York Trio Arrested In Fairfax County, Police Say $120K In Medications Stolen By New York Trio Arrested In Fairfax County, Police Say
$120K In Medications Stolen By New York Trio Arrested In Fairfax County, Police Say Three New Yorkers have been arrested in a spree of over-the-counter medication thefts totaling $120,000 in Fairfax County, authorities said. In February, detectives with the Fairfax County Police Department a tip that an organized retail theft crew was targeting businesses that sold over-the-counter medications in the area. The crew was implicated in thefts totaling over $120,000 dating back to October 2022. Following a thorough investigation, detectives learned the crew had returned to Fairfax County and on May 18, found the trio at the Burke Centre Parkway Safeway store, county police sai…
Newly-Minted Millionaire: Burke Construction Worker Buys $1M Powerball Ticket In Alexandria Newly-Minted Millionaire: Burke Construction Worker Buys $1M Powerball Ticket In Alexandria
Newly-Minted Millionaire: Burke Construction Worker Buys $1M Powerball Ticket In Alexandria When Nicholas Perez of Burke bought a ticket for the April 1 Powerball drawing, the jackpot stood at a jaw-dropping $1 billion.  He bought his ticket at Safeway at 8646 Richmond Highway in Alexandria. First, the bad news: He didn’t hit the jackpot, lottery officials said. The good news: His ticket matched the first five winning numbers to win Powerball’s $1 million second-tier prize. The ticket was one of six in the nation to match the first five numbers and the only one in Virginia. The winning numbers for the April 1 Powerball drawing were 19-24-40-42-56, and the Powerball numbe…
Arlington Man Wins $200K Playing VA Lottery Arlington Man Wins $200K Playing VA Lottery
Arlington Man Wins $200K Playing VA Lottery An Arlington man is taking home $200,000 from playing the Virginia Lottery. When Wassihun Woldeamanuel won the top prize in the Virginia Lottery’s Pick 4 game, he did it 40 times in the same drawing.  He bought 40 plays in the February 20 day drawing, each with the same four-digit combination: 4-4-4-4. The prize for matching all four winning numbers in the Pick 4 game is $5,000. Since he had 40 plays with the winning combination, he won a total of $200,000. “I knew four is coming,” he told Lottery officials as he redeemed his winning tickets. He bought 30 of those tickets at Giant F…
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Alexandria Safeway, Jackpot Climbs To $1.09B $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Alexandria Safeway, Jackpot Climbs To $1.09B
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Alexandria Safeway, Jackpot Climbs To $1.09B A Powerball ticket good for a million bucks was sold at a Virginia grocery store. The ticket from the Monday, April 1 Powerball drawing was sold at Safeway on Richmond Highway in Alexandria. The million-dollar question now is: Who has that ticket? The winning numbers were 19-24-40-42-56, and the Powerball number was 23. This ticket matched the first five numbers and missed only the Powerball number. This ticket was one of only six in the nation to match the first five numbers. No ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $1 billion jackpot. That means the jackpot for Wednesday’…
Homeless Man Throws Shopping Cart At Face Of Safeway Worker, Assaults Officer: Fairfax PD Homeless Man Throws Shopping Cart At Face Of Safeway Worker, Assaults Officer: Fairfax PD
Homeless Man Throws Shopping Cart At Face Of Safeway Worker, Assaults Officer: Fairfax PD A homeless man is facing charges after authorities say he threw a shopping cart at the face of a Safeway worker then assaulted an officer in Fairfax. Javonne Simms, 31, had gotten into an argument with the employee of the Willard Way store on Friday, March 29, local police said. He was later identified as a suspect and taken into custody. During his arrest, Simms assaulted an officer, police said. He was charged with malicious wounding, assault on an officer, and more.
Security Guard Cut By Burglary Suspect During Safeway Robbery In Maryland, Police Say Security Guard Cut By Burglary Suspect During Safeway Robbery In Maryland, Police Say
Security Guard Cut By Burglary Suspect During Safeway Robbery In Maryland, Police Say Two grocery store thieves did not go down quietly after being caught red-handed stealing merchandise and then attacking an officer in Montgomery County, police say. Fernando Calix, 38, and Christian Alexander Gonzalez, 18, have been arrested following an incident that played out in Safeway on Connecticut Avenue in Kensington when they pulled a knife on a security guard attempting to stop them from stealing. Members of the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to the 10500 block of Connecticut Avenue earlier this week to investigate a reported armed robbery involving the pair. …
'Scratch-Off Girl' Wins $50K Playing Powerball On Ticket Sold At Maryland Safeway 'Scratch-Off Girl' Wins $50K Playing Powerball On Ticket Sold At Maryland Safeway
'Scratch-Off Girl' Wins $50K Playing Powerball On Ticket Sold At Maryland Safeway The winner of a $50,000 Powerball ticket purchased at a Rockville Safeway is a self-described “scratch-off girl,” typically going for $1 and $5 tickets. But with the Powerball topping $600 million around the holidays, the recent health sciences grad took her chances on Christmas Day — and it paid off to the tune of $50,000. Her short-term plans? Not so fun. “I’m going to put it in savings,” she told lottery officials. Her long-term plans? Much more fun. The winner said she’ll eventually use her winnings to apply to medical schools and concentrate in pediatric medicine. The Montgome…
Davon Fuller, Former Staffer For DC Councilwoman, Shot Dead Outside Safeway Davon Fuller, Former Staffer For DC Councilwoman, Shot Dead Outside Safeway
Davon Fuller, Former Staffer For DC Councilwoman, Shot Dead Outside Safeway A former staff member to a DC councilwoman was identified as the victim gunned down outside of a Safeway in broad daylight, authorities said. Northwest resident Davon Fuller, 28 — a former staff member for Councilwoman Brianne Nadeau — was killed outside the supermarket in the 1500 block of Maryland Avenue NE on Monday, Oct. 16, officials announced. The shooting was reported shortly before 1:45 p.m. following a disagreement in the store Safeway. Fuller was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries, police said. Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1600 Block of …
Morgan State University Active Shooter (DEVELOPING) Morgan State University Active Shooter (DEVELOPING)
Morgan State University Active Shooter (Developing) At least four people were shot near or on the Morgan State University campus Tuesday evening, Oct. 3, police in Baltimore said. Baltimore police said only that multiple people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and advised residents to shelter in place and avoid the area. Federal officials were assisting in the investigation. BPD is on scene of an active shooter situation in the 1700 block of Argonne Drive. We’re asking everyone to shelter in place and avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/LLhUyf3h8h — Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) October 4, 2023 ATF Special Agents are respon…
Teen To Be Tried As Adult After Being Busted With 'Ghost Gun' Fleeing From Robbery In MD Teen To Be Tried As Adult After Being Busted With 'Ghost Gun' Fleeing From Robbery In MD
Teen To Be Tried As Adult After Being Busted With 'Ghost Gun' Fleeing From Robbery In MD Police say that a teen who was busted with an illegal weapon after a shoplifting incident at a Dick’s Sporting Goods store in Montgomery County will be tried as an adult. Shortly before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to the store in the 11000 block of Veirs Mill Road in Wheaton to investigate reported shoplifters. Upon arrival at the business, they spotted several suspects leaving the store with stolen merchandise before fleeing to Safeway on Georgia Avenue, where they were ultimately tracked down. One of the suspects, whose…
Safeway Robbed By Knife-Wielding Suspect In Frederick Still On The Loose: State Police Safeway Robbed By Knife-Wielding Suspect In Frederick Still On The Loose: State Police
Safeway Robbed By Knife-Wielding Suspect In Frederick Still On The Loose: State Police A busy grocery store was robbed at knifepoint early on Friday morning in Frederick County, according to Maryland State Police. Officials say that shortly after 8. a.m. on Friday, March 31, troopers were called to the Safeway store in the 100 block of Walkers Village Way in Walkersville to investigate a robbery that had just taken place. The initial investigation found that an unknown robber walked into the store, went through a checkout aisle and implied that he had a knife to a cashier before taking money from the register and fleeing on foot. No injuries were reported. The suspect was d…
Serial Supermarket Thief Wanted For Targeting Montgomery County Stores Serial Supermarket Thief Wanted For Targeting Montgomery County Stores
Serial Supermarket Thief Wanted For Targeting Montgomery County Stores Recognize him? An alert has been issued by the Montgomery County Department of Police as they seek the public’s assistance in tracking down a 55-year-old man who is wanted for a series of crimes that were committed in the area in recent months. Gaithersburg resident Jonah Ammiel Carter is wanted after allegedly committing larceny and burglaries at locations in Burtonsville, Silver Spring, and Kensington. Carter is reported to have stolen “large quantities of items” from: Giant Food in the 1200 block of East West Highway on Monday, Jan. 16; Giant Food in the 15000 block of Old Columbia P…
Man Busted After Stealing Girl Scout Cookie Money Outside Rockville Safeway Man Busted After Stealing Girl Scout Cookie Money Outside Rockville Safeway
Man Busted After Stealing Girl Scout Cookie Money Outside Rockville Safeway A man has been busted in connection to several robberies in the Fallsgrove community after stealing from a Girl Scout Troop, authorities say. On Friday, March 3, a search and arrest warrant was served in the 700 block of Fallsgrove Drive after police identified Gerrard Luke Harrison, 24, as the suspect believed to be responsible for several robberies in the area, according to a release from the Rockville City Police. Police say that on Sunday, Feb. 12, Harrison reportedly stole money from a Girl Scout Troop who was selling cookies outside of a Safeway on Shady Grove Road. Just days later, …
Stripping Suspect Shouting Slurs At Safeway Customers Busted By Calvert County Sheriff Stripping Suspect Shouting Slurs At Safeway Customers Busted By Calvert County Sheriff
Stripping Suspect Shouting Slurs At Safeway Customers Busted By Calvert County Sheriff Shoppers at Safeway in Prince Frederick were treated to a bit of a special show in Calvert County when an apparently intoxicated man decided to strip down to his skivvies while shouting racial slurs, the sheriff announced. Prince Frederick resident Lionell Mackall, Jr., 41, is facing a host of charges after indulging a bit too much before making a scene at the grocery store on West Dares Beach in his hometown, the agency announced on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The strange scene played out on Wednesday, Jan. 18, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, when deputies were called to Safeway…
Feeling Lucky? Winning $690K 'Multi-Match' Maryland Lottery Ticket Sold At Area Grocery Store Feeling Lucky? Winning $690K 'Multi-Match' Maryland Lottery Ticket Sold At Area Grocery Store
Feeling Lucky? Winning $690K 'Multi-Match' Maryland Lottery Ticket Sold At Area Grocery Store One lucky Maryland Lottery player had a very fortuitous holiday season. A jackpot-winning $690,000 “Multi-Match” winner is burning a hole in somebody’s pocket after it was sold at a Frederick County grocery store for the Monday, Dec. 26 drawing, lottery officials announced. The winning ticket with the numbers 02-03-16-30-37-42 was sold at Safeway on East Ridgeville Boulevard in Mount Airy, though the jackpot remains unclaimed. It was the sixth “Multi-Match” jackpot winner in 2022 as the year winds to a close. The winner - whenever one comes forward - will now have the choice between a $6…
Teen Rubbed Lotion On Random Women At Maryland Petco: Police Teen Rubbed Lotion On Random Women At Maryland Petco: Police
Teen Rubbed Lotion On Random Women At Maryland Petco: Police A teenager was arrested after reportedly touching women inappropriately and spraying an unknown substance on them at Petco Odenton, authorities say. Several women reported being touched inappropriately and sprayed with an unknown substance by Jamir Rashed Madden, 19, in Target and Petco located in the Waugh Chapel Towne Centre around 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, according to Anne Arundel County police. While investigating initial calls, a third call was made from the Safeway in the adjacent shopping center, police say. Officers were then able to locate the suspect and was initially cooper…
Police ID Decomposed Body Found Behind Maryland Grocery Store Police ID Decomposed Body Found Behind Maryland Grocery Store
Police ID Decomposed Body Found Behind Maryland Grocery Store Authorities have identified the decomposing body who was found behind a Maryland supermarket in mid-November, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office announced. Michael Kim Mancini, 21, was found shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14 when members of the sheriff’s office responded to the 800 block of East Main Street in Middletown, where there were reports of a dead body behind the Safeway location. Frederick County Sheriff's Office detectives were able to identify Mancini through dental records, officials said. Further investigation determined his last known address was in Prince Georg…
Teen, Two Minors Busted For Attempted Audi Carjacking Outside Maryland Grocery Store: Police Teen, Two Minors Busted For Attempted Audi Carjacking Outside Maryland Grocery Store: Police
Teen, Two Minors Busted For Attempted Audi Carjacking Outside Maryland Grocery Store: Police The owner of an Audi was able to fight off a teen and two minors who viciously beat him outside a Maryland grocery store before the trio was ultimately apprehended by police in Montgomery County, officials announced. Washington, DC resident Kaiyon Denell Porter, and two juvenile suspects are facing charges following a violent attempted carjacking that saw a Good Samaritan coming to the aid of the Audi owner, investigators say. The incident began at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, when Montgomery County Department of Police 3rd District officers were downtown and spotted three&nb…
Decomposed Body Found Behind Maryland Grocery Store Under Investigation (DEVELOPING) Decomposed Body Found Behind Maryland Grocery Store Under Investigation (DEVELOPING)
Decomposed Body Found Behind Maryland Grocery Store Under Investigation (Developing) Authorities say that they are actively working to identify a decomposing body and have multiple leads after it was found behind a supermarket in Maryland. Shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff's Office responded to the 800 block of East Main Street in Middletown, where there were reports of a dead body behind Safeway. Upon arrival, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said that they found the body decomposing behind the building alongside a 9mm handgun and backpack. Detectives say that they are actively working to identify the body “and…