Oxford Man Wins Nearly Half a Million Lottery Jackpot
$6,000 Welcome Bonus
OXFORD, NC—Jack Dixon of Oxford struck it big with a $1 Cash 5 lottery ticket, winning a jackpot of $487,750 this Monday night. Opting for a Quick Pick ticket through Online Play, Dixon defied the odds of 1 in 962,598 to match all five white balls perfectly.
He claimed his prize at lottery headquarters on Tuesday, and after the necessary federal and state tax withholdings, Dixon walked away with $348,743.
Cash 5 is one of the six lottery games offered in North Carolina that allows players to purchase tickets either at a retail location or online through the lottery’s website or its official mobile app. The jackpot for Tuesday’s draw stands at $100,000.
- Charles County Sheriff Seeks Help to Identify Suspects in Waldorf Stabbing
WALDORF, MD—The Charles County Sheriff's Office is requesting public assistance to identify suspects involved in a stabbing incident that occurred in Waldorf on the night of June 30.
New surveillance footage showing vehicles believed to be involved in the incident was released by authorities this Saturday. The stabbing occurred when a food delivery driver, stopped at a red light on St. Patrick’s Drive at Crain Highway, was approached by two vehicles that positioned themselves on either side of his car.
An altercation ensued after the occupants of the vehicles exited their cars, leading to the driver being stabbed. Despite his injuries, the driver managed to return to his car and drive home, where a family member contacted the police.
Upon arrival at the driver’s home, officers found him suffering from multiple stab wounds. The sheriff's office is now urging anyone with information related to the incident or the newly released surveillance images to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.
- Tree Falls on Tenafly Home Causing Fire
TENAFLY, NJ—A distressing incident occurred this morning when a tree fell onto a house on Jefferson Avenue in Tenafly, NJ, leading to a fire. The event took place around 9 AM while a family was at home, with the tree impacting directly into a bedroom.
Firefighters from multiple towns were quickly dispatched to the scene to address the emergency. Despite their efforts, the fire persisted for about an hour before it was fully extinguished. The cause of the fire, triggered by the fallen tree, was not immediately clear.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the exact circumstances of the fire. Further details will be provided as they become available.
- Public Assistance Sought in Identifying Suspect in Broadway Shooting Incident
BROOKLYN, NY—The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help to locate a suspect involved in a reckless endangerment incident that took place within the 83 Precinct's jurisdiction. The incident occurred early in the morning on Friday at approximately 3:15 AM, in front of 913 Broadway.
An unidentified male reportedly fired multiple shots, hitting the front windshield of a 2023 Chevrolet and the glass fronts of neighboring buildings at 911 and 912 Broadway. Following the shooting, the suspect escaped in a vehicle heading south on Broadway.
The wanted individual is described as a male with a dark complexion, around 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighing about 170 lbs. He was last observed wearing a red durag, a black tank top, blue jeans, and white sneakers. Anyone with information on this incident or the suspect’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the authorities.
