Incident of road rage in Dorchester leads to seizure of firearm and arrest

DORCHESTER, Massachusetts. — A road rage incident in Dorchester Thursday evening resulted in the arrest of a 24-year-old man and the seizure of a loaded firearm. Davente Monteiro, of Dorchester, was arrested by officers from Boston Police District B-2 (Roxbury) following a heated altercation near Blue Hill Avenue and Columbia Road.

On August 15, 2024 at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a person with a weapon at 488 Blue Hill Avenue. Upon arrival, officers observed the victim visibly upset and pointing to a nearby occupied vehicle.

The victim told officers that a verbal argument occurred while he was driving near the intersection of Blue Hill Avenue and Columbia Road.

The argument escalated when both vehicles stopped at a red light. According to the victim, Monteiro, a passenger in the other vehicle, got out, took pictures of the victim's vehicle, and then opened the passenger door of the victim's car, making threats that led the victim to believe Monteiro was armed.

Officers conducted an investigation, searching the vehicle and discovered a Glock 30 .45 caliber rifle in a backpack on the back seat. The weapon was loaded with one round in the barrel and 17 rounds in a high capacity magazine. The weapon was also equipped with a magazine extension and a rail attachment.

Monteiro was arrested along with the other two occupants of the vehicle. Following the investigation, Monteiro was arrested and is scheduled to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on several charges including carrying a firearm without a permit, carrying a loaded firearm without a permit, possession of a large capacity firearm, illegal possession of ammunition, assault with a dangerous weapon and threatening to commit a crime.

Boston Police B-2 Detectives arrived at the scene to examine the firearm and continue the investigation.

Toms River celebrates skatepark anniversary with special event

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Township is celebrating the third anniversary of the Toms River Skatepark with a special event featuring live music, food trucks and exciting performances. The event, presented by Mayor Maurice B. “Mo” Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department, will take place next Saturday, August 24.

The anniversary jam will feature performances from the Hell on Wheels team as well as an appearance from Toms River skateboarding legend Jeff Jones. Attendees are invited to enjoy a day of festivities while celebrating the local skateboarding community.

Parking for the event is available at the Youth Services Building, Schencks Mill Line parking lot, and Bey Lea Park. Pedestrians are encouraged to cross the street at the Oak Avenue/North Bay intersection. Please note that there is no parking available at Bey Lea Golf Course.

This event celebrating the three-year anniversary of the Toms River Skatepark promises to be a fun-filled celebration for both residents and visitors.
Lottery ticket worth $50,000 sold in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, Maryland. — A lucky player in Aberdeen celebrates after winning the $50,000 top prize in last night's Bonus Match 5 drawing. The winning ticket, sold at Klein's Shop Rite at 949 Beards Hill Road, is the game's 22nd top prize winner this year.

The winning numbers for the drawing on Thursday, August 15 were 6, 7, 11, 12 and 19, with a bonus number of 16. Lottery officials advise the winner to sign the back of the ticket and keep it in a safe place. The winner has 182 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.

Klein's Shop Rite will also receive a $500 bonus from the Maryland Lottery for selling the winning ticket.

Winners are reminded to sign the back of their tickets promptly and keep them in a safe place. The deadline to claim a prize from a competition is 182 days after the draw.
Baltimore man wins $50,000 lottery scratch-off prize

BALTIMORE, Maryland. — A Baltimore resident is celebrating a life-changing win after winning a $50,000 instant grand prize playing THE BIG SPIN scratch-off ticket game. The lucky winner, who prefers to remain anonymous, purchased the winning ticket at Selma's Liquors, 4600 Washington Boulevard in Baltimore County.

The man made his big win after stopping by the liquor store after a day at work. Originally he was just going to play his lunchtime numbers, but a spur of the moment decision led him to buy two THE BIG SPIN scratch cards. His curiosity was piqued when he saw another customer buy four of the same kind.

“I saw the guy in front of me buying a few, so I thought, why not give it a try?” the winner said as he told lottery officials about his experience. He scratched off the prize checker area of the first ticket and found that it was not a winner. The second ticket, however, contained the surprise of a lifetime.

“The first one wasn't a winner,” he said, smiling. “But the second one said, 'Congratulations, $50,000 winner.'”

In disbelief, he asked the cashier in the store to confirm his win, which the employee confirmed. “When he told me that, I looked at him and said, 'See you later,'” the winner recalls, still smiling at the memory today.

The winner quickly called his wife to tell her the exciting news. “He called and said, 'You're rich,'” she said, beaming with joy as she accompanied him to the Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore to claim the prize.

Despite not knowing about the game's “Big Spin Wheel” feature, which allows players to win between $50,000 and $250,000 at lottery headquarters, the winner expressed satisfaction with his $50,000 win. He has not yet decided what he will use his windfall for.

Selma's Liquors will also benefit from the win, as it will receive a $500 bonus from the Maryland Lottery for selling the winning ticket.

THE BIG SPIN scratch-off ticket, on sale since April, continues to produce winners across Maryland. So far, four players have visited lottery headquarters to spin the Big Spin Wheel, and four more opportunities remain for future winners. There is also a $50,000 instant top prize still available.