Prince George’s County Woman Wins $50,000 on Bingo Scratch-off (2024)

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Breaking Local News ReportJuly 26, 2024

Breaking Local News Report July 26, 2024

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HYATTSVILLE, Md. — A woman from Prince George’s County has won a $50,000 top prize playing the Gold Bar Bingo scratch-off, the Maryland Lottery announced. The winner, a resident of Hyattsville, achieved her victory with a ticket from the fourth edition of the $5 game.

Earlier this week, the lucky player asked her son to buy some bingo-themed scratch-offs. He purchased a selection of $3 and $5 tickets from Langley Shop at 8001 New Hampshire Avenue and brought them home. The woman took her time playing the games and initially thought she had won $500.

“I didn’t really see it right away,” she said. “I saw I had four corners and thought I had won $500.”

Upon closer inspection, she realized she had revealed an “X” pattern on the sixth bingo card, indicating a $50,000 prize. Unsure of the amount, she called her son to verify the win.

“I looked at the ticket, but we both don’t see well,” said the winner’s son. He took the ticket back to the Lottery retailer to scan the prize check area, confirming the $50,000 win.

“When he called to tell me, I was shocked,” said the retired housekeeper. “I’m just very grateful for this good fortune.”

While claiming her prize at Lottery headquarters, the winner shared that she has yet to decide how to use her winnings. The retailer, Langley Shop, will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

The Gold Bar Bingo 4th Edition game has one $50,000 top prize remaining, along with three $10,000 prizes and others ranging from $5 to $5,000. A fifth edition of the game, featuring a black background, went on sale this week with eight $50,000 top prizes and ten $10,000 prizes.

Juvenile Trio Arrested Following D.C. Carjacking
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The D.C. Metro Police swiftly apprehended three suspects following an unarmed carjacking incident in Southeast.
On Saturday, July 27, just before 11 p.m., two suspects confronted victims in the 5300 block of East Capitol Street, Southeast, demanding they exit their vehicle. The victims complied, and the suspects fled with the car. Shortly afterward, the Real Time Crime Center and the Air Support Unit located the stolen vehicle with three suspects inside. All were arrested, and the victims' vehicle and belongings were recovered.
The suspects, including a 15-year-old and a 13-year-old from Southeast D.C., were charged with Carjacking. Another 13-year-old from Northeast D.C. faces charges of Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Receiving Stolen Property.
Man Shot to Death in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A fatal shooting in Southeast D.C. has resulted in the death of 44-year-old Bobby Addison.
The incident occurred on Sunday, July 28, at about 2:43 p.m., when D.C. Metro Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 3200 block of 28th Street, Southeast. Officers found Addison unconscious and not breathing, with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The D.C. Metro Police Department urges anyone with information about this incident to contact them at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. The department offers a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this or any homicide in the District.
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Early Sunday morning, a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu carrying two women was traveling eastbound in the 5200 block of East Capitol Street when it collided with several vehicles and overturned. While a male and female passerby were assisting, a 2013 Lexus GS350 hit the male pedestrian and the Malibu before the driver fled on foot.
The male pedestrian received medical attention at a local hospital. Tragically, the driver of the Malibu, identified as 34-year-old Taneisha Parker from Capitol Heights, MD, succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.
Later, at around 4:26 a.m., police located and detained 39-year-old Terrance Gordan from Southeast D.C., matching the description of the Lexus driver, at a DCFEMS firehouse. Gordan, who displayed injuries consistent with a traffic accident, was arrested and charged with Unlawful Entry and Leaving After Colliding, with additional charges pending as the investigation continues.