Cleveland, OH
Ohio Lottery Marks 50th Anniversary of Ticket Sales
CLEVELAND, OH – Today marks the 50th anniversary of Ohio Lottery sales, celebrating a journey that began with the sale of the Buckeye 300 game on August 12, 1974, when tickets were priced at $.50 for a chance to win $300,000.
Since its inception, the Ohio Lottery has introduced a wide variety of games, including scratch-offs, draw games, KENO, and EZPLAY Games. Over the past five decades, the Lottery has generated $96.4 billion in sales and awarded $57.7 billion in prizes. Retailers have earned over $6.1 billion in commissions, incentives, and bonuses. The Lottery has contributed $31.5 billion to the Lottery Profits Education Fund, supporting K-12 education in Ohio.
Ohio Lottery Director Michelle Gillcrist expressed pride in the Lottery’s longstanding commitment to funding education, stating, “The Ohio Lottery has proven to be a leader in the lottery industry on many fronts for the last 50 years, but the mission to generate funding in support of education is what I’m most proud of, and we will continue to work for that mission for the next 50 years.”
The 50th anniversary celebrations include the release of a commemorative scratch-off game with a top prize of $15,000,000. Additionally, the Lottery will host a VIP event at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on September 7, where 150 selected winners will enjoy food, music, ticket giveaways, and activities. Five lucky attendees will share $400,000 in prizes.
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Suspect Arrested for Attempted Carjacking in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A suspect has been arrested in connection with an attempted carjacking that occurred in Northwest Washington, D.C.
On Friday, at approximately 9:47 p.m., a suspect approached a victim seated inside a vehicle on the 600 block of New York Avenue, Northwest. The suspect opened the driver’s side door, assaulted the victim, and demanded the car keys. The suspect was unable to steal the vehicle and fled the scene. The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated by D.C. Fire and EMS.
Officers responded and apprehended the suspect, identified as 31-year-old Antonio Byrd, who has no fixed address. Byrd was charged with carjacking.
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Ocean City Police Searching for Suspects in Uptown Restaurant Theft
OCEAN CITY, MD — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is requesting public assistance to identify individuals and a vehicle linked to a recent theft. The incident occurred near a restaurant located at the area of 128th Street on August 9, 2024, around 5:58 PM.
Authorities are looking for a silver four-door hatchback with significant damage on the driver’s side, which is believed to be involved in the theft. The OCPD has released images of the subjects and the vehicle to aid in their identification.
Members of the public who have any information about the theft or recognize the vehicle and subjects in the images are encouraged to contact PFC Kautz at ckautz@oceancitymd.gov, referencing case number CC# 2024-003671. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted online at the Ocean City Police Department’s crime tips page: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/police/crime-tips/.
The OCPD appreciates any information that can assist in resolving this case and bringing those responsible to justice.
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14-Year-Old Among Two Injured in Baltimore Shooting
BALTIMORE, Md. – A shooting in the 500 block of North Glover Street on Saturday night left a 14-year-old boy in critical condition and a 41-year-old man with non-life-threatening injuries.
Southeast District patrol officers responded to the scene at approximately 9:19 p.m. following a report of gunfire. Both victims were transported by medics to local hospitals for treatment.
Southeast District detectives are investigating the incident and urge anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2422 or anonymously via Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
