New Lexington Resident Hits $182K Lottery Jackpot

New Lexington, OH – Jeremiah from New Lexington has struck it big, winning a $182,368 jackpot in the Ohio Lottery’s EZPLAY Lucky Numbers game.

The lucky ticket was purchased at the New Lexington Bell Store #117 on 149 W Broadway St. After deductions for state and federal taxes, which total 28%, Jeremiah will take home approximately $131,305.

EZPLAY Lucky Numbers is a progressive jackpot game, meaning the jackpot increases with each ticket sold, leading to potentially large payouts for winners like Jeremiah.

• Police Release Photo of Man Wanted for School of Rock Burglaries

  PHILADELPHIA, PA—The Central Detective Division is seeking help from the public to identify a suspect involved in two consecutive burglaries at the School of Rock, located at 421 North 7th Street. The incidents occurred on June 26 and June 27, 2024, with numerous guitars and electronics reported stolen.

  The suspect involved in the June 26 burglary is described as a Black male with a thin build, seen wearing all dark clothing. In the subsequent burglary on June 27, the same suspect or a different individual matching a similar description was observed wearing a blue and white hat branded with “Viamericas,” and a blue and white baseball-style jersey with “New York” and the number 2 displayed on both the front and back.

  Authorities have released video footage of the individual(s) and are appealing to anyone who might have information about the suspect or the burglaries to come forward. The Philadelphia Police emphasize the importance of community assistance in resolving these incidents and urge anyone with insights to contact the Central Detective Division.

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  Woman Found Lying in Hotel Parking Lot Was Just Drunk, Police Report

  STAFFORD, VA—An incident involving a publicly intoxicated woman led to an arrest at the Best Western Inn on Richmond Highway. Deputy B.M. Stanfill was dispatched to the scene on July 1 at 7:27 PM after reports of an unknown problem involving a female lying on the ground.

  Upon arrival, law enforcement and Fire and Rescue personnel found the woman asleep on the ground. When she was awakened by the deputies, she began using profane language and exhibited aggressive behavior towards them. Observations of visible signs of intoxication led to her being charged with public intoxication.

  Following the altercation, she was transported to Rappahannock Regional Jail to continue her recovery until deemed sober. This arrest underscores the ongoing issues of public intoxication and the challenges faced by law enforcement in managing such situations.

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  Syracuse Police Department to Host Annual National Night Out Event

  Syracuse, NY – The Syracuse Police Department will host its annual National Night Out community event on Tuesday, August 6, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kirk Park.

  Local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, first responders, the FBI, and military franchises will participate in the event. Activities for children will include bounce houses, face painting, a gaming trailer, dancing, and more.

  National Night Out is a yearly community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Millions of neighbors across all fifty states take part in the event on the first Tuesday in August to foster positive relationships between police and community members.