Ohio man arrested for pulling out paintball gun in Maryland road rage incident

WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD— James Wells, 39, of Ohio, was arrested by Maryland State Police this morning after he allegedly pointed a paintball gun at another motorist during a driving rage incident on Interstate 70 in Howard County.

The incident was reported to the police

The altercation occurred around 9:30 a.m. Friday west of the West Friendship Scale House on I-70 West. The victim, who reported the incident to Maryland State Police at Waterloo Barrack, described a tense encounter with the driver of a blue Chevrolet, later identified as Wells. Fearing for his safety, the victim immediately called 911 and provided the attacker’s license plate number.

Police reaction and investigation

Frederick Barracks officers responded by locating and stopping the suspect vehicle on I-70 westbound at MD-15 in Frederick. During the traffic stop, Wells admitted to brandishing a loaded paintball gun, which he then turned over to police.

After consultation with the Howard County District Attorney’s Office, Wells was charged with first degree assault and transported to the Howard County Department of Corrections for processing. The incident highlights the dangers of aggressive behavior on the streets and the serious legal consequences that can result.

ANNE ARUNDEL, MD—This Saturday, June 15, the Anne Arundel County Police Department invites the public to the annual Soap Box Derby race. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Arundel Mills Mall, conveniently across from Books a Million.

Festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. with the judging of the race cars, setting the stage for an exciting day of racing. This family-friendly event provides a great opportunity for community members to enjoy the thrill of racing and support their local competitors. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of fun and friendly competition. We hope to see you there!

SILVER SPRING, MD— A Montgomery County construction contractor has become the latest to win the $250,000 top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s Cash Winfall scratch-off game. The winner, who chose to keep his identity a secret after purchasing a $10 ticket, was momentarily disbelieving when he realized he had won $250,000.

How it happened

The contractor initially thought he had lost because his numbers did not match the winning numbers, so he scanned the ticket to verify. To his amazement, the scanner confirmed his win. “I scanned it and it said I won. I had to scan it again. I couldn’t believe it,” he explained, having missed the crucial “WINALL” money bag symbol, which means a win of all the prizes displayed.

The windfall comes at a crucial time for the winner, who is the father of two college students. He plans to use the funds to pay bills and support his children’s tuition. “I’ve worked hard to get to where I am now and this definitely helps,” he said, grateful for the financial relief the prize provides.

Where did it happen

The winning ticket was purchased at Glen Echo Pharmacy in Bethesda. The pharmacy will also receive a $1,000 bonus from the Maryland Lottery for selling the grand prize ticket. This is the third time a player has won the top prize in the $250,000 Cash Winfall game.

Mount Vernon, New York – The New York Lottery announced that one TAKE 5 ticket with a top prize valued at $34,782 was sold for the June 13 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing.

The winning ticket was purchased at 114 Plaza Deli, 114 E Prospect Ave.

5 numbers are drawn from a field of 1 to 39. The drawing is broadcast on television twice a day at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winnings from the lottery drawing can be claimed up to one year after the drawing date.

SILVER SPRING, MD—A fatal motorcycle crash occurred early Wednesday morning, killing a local man. Montgomery County police and firefighters were dispatched to the intersection of Columbia Pike and Fairland Road at approximately 1:23 a.m. on June 12.

The victim, identified as 43-year-old Yuan Long Yuin of Beltsville, was found dead at the scene. Authorities reported that Yuin was operating a green 2002 Honda CBR600 motorcycle and was traveling southbound on Columbia Pike.

According to preliminary investigations, Yuin lost control of his motorcycle for unknown reasons, collided with a guardrail and was thrown from the motorcycle.

The Montgomery County Police Department’s Accident Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating the incident to determine the cause of the accident.

BENSALEM, PA—Bensalem Police are currently investigating a theft incident at the Barnes & Noble store located at 300 Neshaminy Mall. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 23, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m.

According to police reports, an unknown white male offender entered the bookstore and stole Legos valued at $189. The offender allegedly hid the items in a backpack and then fled the store without paying.

Authorities are urging anyone with information on the suspect’s identity to come forward. Individuals can submit an anonymous tip or contact Bensalem police directly at 215-633-3719. The investigation is ongoing and police have released photos of the suspect in hopes of assisting the public in apprehending the individual.