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Maryland suspect admitted to killing roommate during remote control dispute: police

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A Maryland man was arrested after he allegedly shot and killed his roommate during an argument about a remote control, police said.

Springdale resident Richard Bennaugh, 38, was charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of 27-year-old Domonique Scott Hayes last week. Prince George’s County Police said on Instagram Friday that its officers responded at around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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“Officers discovered the decedent inside of a home suffering from gunshot wounds,” the police’s statement read. “He was pronounced dead on the scene.”

“The preliminary investigation revealed Bennaugh shot the decedent during a dispute,” authorities added.

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Springdale resident Richard Bennaugh, 38, was charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of 27-year-old Domonique Scott Hayes. (Prince George’s County Police)

According to documents obtained by FOX 5 DC, Bennaugh called police around six hours after the shooting, which happened between 5:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. 

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He reportedly told them that his roommate “had come at him with knives,” the document said.

Bennaugh recounted to police that he fell asleep on the sofa and was woken up by Scott Hayes “making a lot of noise” in the kitchen. Scott Hayes then repeatedly asked Bennaugh where the remote was, but the suspect ignored him.

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Bennaugh reportedly told police that his roommate “had come at him with knives.” (FOX 5 DC)

Bennaugh, who had a blanket on his head, removed the blanket and allegedly saw Scott Hayes holding two knives. The suspect then grabbed his handgun and started shooting before running to his room on the third floor.

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Prince George’s County Police is actively investigating the shooting. (FOX 5 DC)

The suspect claims that he didn’t see that Scott Hayes was injured, so he assumed that none of the bullets hit him and went back to sleep.

Prince George’s County Police ask anyone with information about the case to contact its homicide unit at 301-516-2512.

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Connecticut

Man arrested after stealing from Connecticut Children’s Hospital donation bin

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Man arrested after stealing from Connecticut Children’s Hospital donation bin


ENFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – Police arrested a Connecticut man on Sunday morning after he allegedly stole bottles and cans from a Connecticut Children’s Hospital donation bin.

Officers received a call at around 8 a.m. for a report of a larceny from a “Cans For Kids” donation bin at located on Raffia Road, according to the police department.

Police said they used used local surveillance cameras and municipal license plate readers to identify a vehicle and suspect.

Officials identified the individual as Joshua Wilcox of Broad Brook

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With the help of Wethersfield police officers, Wilcox was found and detained. Enfield police arrested Wilcox and charged him with sixth-degree larceny and first-degree criminal trespass.

It was also revealed that this is the second incident involving Wilcox at the same location, police said.

No further details were released.

Eyewitness News will provide more details as soon as they become available.

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Car catches fire on Maine Turnpike in Kennebunk

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KENNEBUNK, Maine (WGME) — A car caught on fire on the Maine turnpike Saturday.

It happened in Kennebunk in the southbound lanes of the turnpike.

A car caught on fire on the Maine turnpike Saturday. (Courtesy of Kennebunk Fire Rescue)

You can see a large cloud of black smoke coming from the scene.

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Nobody was hurt.

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Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames.



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Randolph woman wins $1M lottery prize, plans to use winnings for home improvements

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RANDOLPH, Mass. (WWLP) – A Randolph resident has won a $1 million prize through the final drawing of the Massachusetts State Lottery “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler” instant ticket game.

Brenda Mellor of Randolph claimed the game’s tenth and final $1 million prize.

Brenda Mellor of Randolph. (Courtesy of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission)

She selected the cash option and received a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes. Mellor said she plans to use the winnings to pay for home improvements, including renovations to her roof and pool.

The winning ticket was purchased at The Variety Store at 2 Mazzeo Drive in Randolph. The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.

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