Federal investigators say Antonio Mitchell, 54, a green card holder, voted in federal elections from 2000 to 2022 and denied it on his citizenship application.
ASBURY PARK– Federal agents have arrested a Jamaican national accused of illegally voting in American elections over a span of 22 years. ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations office in New Jersey arrested 54-year-old Antonio Mitchell on Oct. 28, according to a news release from ICE. Mitchell is a lawful permanent resident, and investigators say he was not eligible to vote in the elections in question.
Naturalization Application Triggered the Probe
According to investigators, Mitchell registered to vote and took part in multiple federal primary and general elections between 2000 and 2022 despite not being a U.S. citizen. The case surfaced after he submitted a naturalization application in January 2025.
On that application, Mitchell allegedly stated falsely that he had never registered to vote or voted in a federal, state or local election. Those statements became part of a joint investigation by HSI, the FBI and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Federal law generally bars noncitizens, including lawful permanent residents, from voting in elections for federal office. Knowingly making materially false statements during the naturalization process is also a crime, according to USCIS.
ICE Says Election Crimes Will Be Enforced
“Voting in American elections is a right reserved for eligible voters,” said ICE Assistant Director of Public Affairs Micah Bock. “Those who knowingly violate federal election laws should understand that their actions carry serious consequences.”
Bock added that ICE cannot ignore suspected federal crimes simply because they involve elections. “The law applies to everyone, and we intend to enforce it,” he said.
Shore News Network is following more immigration and ICE stories out of the Garden State.
No major injuries were reported, and the volunteer fire department is asking motorists to slow down and keep their phones down when passing emergency scenes.
OAKLAND, N.J. – Oakland firefighters and rescue crews responded to a rollover crash on Breakneck Road, and no major injuries were reported, according to the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department. The department said Rescue 1042 and Engine 1032 were sent to the scene.
A Reminder for Drivers
In a post on its Facebook page, the department thanked everyone involved that the crash did not end worse and used the moment to make a pitch to drivers. Its message was simple: slow down when passing an accident scene where emergency personnel are working.
The department also called out a familiar problem. Drivers who hang a phone out the window to film or photograph a crash, it said, should stop. Distracted rubbernecking near a scene puts firefighters, EMTs and police standing on the roadway at risk, and it can cause a second crash.
New Jersey law requires drivers to move over or slow down for emergency vehicles stopped on the roadside, according to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety.
The department did not say what caused the rollover, how many people were in the vehicle, or whether anyone was taken to a hospital. Oakland police have not released further details. Shore News Network will update this story if more information becomes available. Read more Oakland and Bergen County news on SNN.
A brother’s joking reminder to buy the winning numbers turns into a six-figure lottery payday that the siblings decide to split.
ROANOKE, VA – Two Virginia brothers walked into a Kroger grocery store, joked about buying the winning lottery numbers and walked away with a Powerball ticket that would deliver a $200,000 payday. The winning ticket came from a lottery vending machine at the Roanoke supermarket, where an extra $1 Power Play purchase ultimately quadrupled the prize.
According to the Virginia Lottery, the brothers were shopping at Kroger, located at 5050 Rutgers Street in Roanoke, when one decided to purchase a Powerball ticket. His brother offered a joking reminder: “Don’t forget to buy the winning numbers!”
The ticket matched four white balls and the red Powerball in the September 30 drawing, securing a $50,000 prize that increased to $200,000 through Power Play. Both brothers chose to remain anonymous and agreed to split the winnings equally, giving each a $100,000 share before applicable taxes.
Brother’s Lottery Joke Turns Into $200,000 Reality
The unusual win began with a routine visit to the Kroger supermarket on Rutgers Street.
One brother decided to purchase a Powerball ticket from the store’s Virginia Lottery vending machine, prompting the other to joke about choosing the winning numbers.
The ticket was entered in the September 30 Powerball drawing, which produced the white-ball numbers 4, 6, 23, 33 and 44, with 13 drawn as the red Powerball.
The brothers’ ticket matched four of the five white balls and the red Powerball, qualifying for a third-tier prize.
Under the standard Powerball prize structure, that combination pays $50,000.
However, the brother who purchased the ticket had included Power Play for an additional dollar, and the drawing’s 4X multiplier boosted the payout to $200,000.
The brothers’ supermarket visit had unexpectedly produced a six-figure lottery prize.
Roanoke Man Struggles Through Work After Discovering Win
The brother who purchased the ticket did not realize its value until the following morning.
Before heading to work, he checked the September 30 Powerball results and discovered that the ticket was worth $200,000.
“I had a hard time working for the next hour!” he told Virginia Lottery officials.
After learning about the win, he photographed the ticket and sent the image to his brother.
The message initially left the other brother confused.
“What does that mean?” he replied.
Once the significance of the winning ticket became clear, the two agreed to divide the prize evenly.
The agreement meant each brother would receive $100,000 before taxes, despite only one having purchased the ticket.
$1 Power Play Upgrade Quadruples Powerball Prize
The extra dollar spent on Power Play proved to be the difference between a $50,000 prize and a $200,000 payout.
Powerball offers the optional feature on qualifying tickets, allowing certain non-jackpot prizes to increase according to a multiplier drawn for that game.
For the September 30 drawing, the multiplier was four, turning the brothers’ third-tier prize into a substantially larger award.
Powerball drawings are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
The odds of matching all six numbers to win the jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million, while the overall odds of winning any Powerball prize are approximately 1 in 25.
The brothers did not capture the national jackpot, but their combination was enough to produce one of the game’s significant non-jackpot payouts.
Virginia Brothers Keep Identities Private After Lottery Win
The brothers chose not to reveal their identities publicly, an option permitted under Virginia law.
Under Virginia Code § 58.1-4029, lottery winners may request anonymity, preventing the Virginia Lottery from publicly disclosing their names.
Both brothers reside in Roanoke City, which received more than $23.8 million in lottery funding for public K-12 education during the previous fiscal year.
Statewide, the Virginia Lottery generated more than $914 million for K-12 education in fiscal year 2026, representing approximately 10% of Virginia’s public school education budget.
Additional details about lottery-funded education programs are available through the agency’s Giving Back initiative.
Elliott Shem-Tov topped Mayor Jennifer Kuhn by about 1,800 votes in a three-way race, and his team will hold the mayor’s seat and two of five council seats.
JACKSON, N.J. – Elliott Shem-Tov won the race for Jackson Township mayor Tuesday, unseating incumbent Mayor Jennifer Kuhn. Many had predicted a landslide for Shem-Tov and his Fight for Jackson slate, but unofficial results from the Ocean County Clerk’s Office show he fell short of a majority. With all 34 districts reporting, he finished with 47.48% of the vote.
The Numbers Behind the Win
Shem-Tov received 10,625 votes, ahead of Kuhn’s 8,816 (39.39%). Democrat Brandon Rose took 2,868 votes (12.82%), and write-ins accounted for 70. In all, 22,379 votes were cast in the mayoral race.
Running mates Christopher Pollak and Amanda Trombetta won the two council seats on the ballot.
Pollak led the field with 12,157 votes (28.42%), and Trombetta followed with 10,397 (24.31%). Together, the two took roughly 52.7% of the council votes cast, since each voter could pick two candidates.
Kuhn’s Standing Up for Jackson ticket, which had the backing of the local Republican organization, fell well short. John “Pojo” Pejoski received 8,176 votes (19.12%) and Brian McCarron 8,136 (19.02%). Rose’s Jackson United running mates, Casey Jackson (4.49%) and Paul Sarti (4.40%), each finished at about 4%. As SNN reported before Election Day, a divided Republican field was expected to complicate the outcome, and the Democrats’ modest total ended any talk of an opening for them.
A Divided Council Ahead
Going forward, the Shem-Tov team will have the mayor’s seat and two council members. Councilmen Nino Borrelli, Giuseppe Palmeri and Mordechai Burnstein remain on the council as Jackson GOP-backed members, which means the new administration will need support beyond its own ticket to move its agenda.
Allegiances are expected to shift in the coming months. The two sides spent the campaign clashing over development, spending and township management, and those disputes are unlikely to disappear once the new team takes office. The results remain unofficial until the county certifies them.
A 17-year-old faces a felony gun assault charge following a shooting that left a man wounded in Southeast DC more than a year ago.
WASHINGTON, DC – A 17-year-old Southeast DC teenager has been arrested and charged as an adult in connection with a shooting that left a man wounded on Galen Street in September 2025. The arrest came more than 13 months after police found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds during a nighttime emergency response.
The Metropolitan Police Department identified the suspect as Nehemniah Tollar, 17, of Southeast DC. He was arrested October 23 pursuant to a DC Superior Court warrant and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon involving a gun.
Police announced the arrest Monday, November 2, confirming that the original shooting occurred September 13, 2025, at approximately 9:52 p.m. in the 1600 block of Galen Street SE. The victim survived the shooting after being transported to a hospital for treatment.
Man Found Wounded Following Galen Street Shooting
The investigation began when Seventh District officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1600 block of Galen Street SE.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was conscious and breathing when emergency personnel reached him.
DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the injured man to an area hospital.
Police described the victim’s injuries as non-life-threatening, although the department did not disclose how many times he was shot or provide additional information about his medical treatment.
The victim’s identity was not released in the November 2 announcement.
Investigators also have not publicly explained what led to the shooting or whether the victim and the accused teenager knew each other.
Teenager Arrested More Than 13 Months After Shooting
More than a year after the shooting, investigators obtained a DC Superior Court arrest warrant charging Tollar in connection with the case.
The 17-year-old was arrested Friday, October 23, and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon involving a firearm.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, Tollar was charged as an adult under Title 16 of the District of Columbia Code.
That designation means the criminal case is being handled under the District’s adult prosecution provisions rather than through ordinary juvenile delinquency proceedings.
The police announcement did not disclose what evidence led detectives to identify Tollar or whether the arrest followed new information developed during the investigation.
Authorities also did not specify where he was apprehended or whether a firearm was recovered.
DC Superior Court Case Moves Forward Following Arrest
The charge of assault with a dangerous weapon involving a gun is a serious criminal allegation that can carry substantial penalties if a defendant is convicted.
Although Tollar was 17 when arrested, police confirmed that he is being prosecuted under the adult charging provisions of DC law.
The department has not provided information about his detention status, legal representation or upcoming court proceedings.
Police identified the investigation under case number 26122117.
The arrest represents a significant development in a shooting investigation that began with an injured man found on Galen Street in September 2025.
The charge remains an allegation, and Tollar is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Two Ohio Lottery tickets hit $100,000 jackpots on consecutive nights, including one held by a man celebrating 50 years of marriage.
CLEVELAND, OH – The Ohio Lottery delivered back-to-back $100,000 jackpots over Halloween weekend, with winning Rolling Cash 5 tickets sold in Georgetown and Dennison on consecutive nights. Both tickets were generated through the game’s auto-pick feature, producing a combined $200,000 in jackpot prizes.
The Ohio Lottery announced Monday that the first jackpot came from the October 31 drawing, when a ticket purchased at Georgetown Shell matched all five numbers. The following night, Dennison resident Patrick Cahaney matched another five-number combination, turning a routine lottery purchase into a six-figure payday.
Cahaney’s win came during a milestone year for his family. He and his wife are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, and the couple initially struggled to believe that their lottery ticket was worth $100,000.
Georgetown Shell Sells $100K Halloween Lottery Ticket
The first jackpot-winning ticket was sold at Georgetown Shell, located at 201 West State Street in Georgetown, Brown County.
The ticket matched all five numbers in the Saturday, October 31, Rolling Cash 5 drawing: 5, 10, 20, 30 and 39.
According to lottery officials, the numbers were generated through auto-pick, which randomly selects the player’s combination.
The $100,000 winning ticket remained unclaimed when the Ohio Lottery issued its November 2 announcement.
The lottery did not identify the ticket holder or provide additional details about when the purchase was made.
The Georgetown prize was the first of two consecutive $100,000 jackpots awarded during the Halloween weekend drawings.
Dennison Man Hits $100K Jackpot During 50th Anniversary Year
The following evening, Dennison resident Patrick Cahaney became the second Rolling Cash 5 jackpot winner of the weekend.
His winning ticket was purchased at CJ’s Drive Thru, located at 10 Grant Street in Dennison, Tuscarawas County.
Cahaney used auto-pick to generate the numbers 3, 16, 26, 34 and 39, which matched all five numbers drawn Sunday, November 1.
The Dennison resident told lottery officials that he purchased the ticket without giving it much thought.
That changed when he checked the results and discovered the combination matched his ticket.
Unable to believe what he was seeing, Cahaney brought the ticket to his wife of 50 years and asked her to check the numbers.
She confirmed the match, leaving both stunned by the unexpected six-figure prize.
Cahaney described the win as another reason to celebrate an already memorable year, with the couple marking five decades of marriage.
Both Ohio Lottery Jackpots Carry $73,250 After Tax Withholding
Each of the two Rolling Cash 5 jackpots was worth $100,000 before mandatory tax withholding.
According to the Ohio Lottery, a combined 26.75% in federal and state taxes will be withheld from each prize.
PER $100,000 JACKPOT
Gross prize
$100,000
After withholding
$73,250
Mandatory withholding per prize
$26,750
That means Cahaney will receive $73,250 after the specified withholding, while the holder of the Georgetown ticket would receive the same amount upon a valid claim, assuming the stated withholding applies.
Combined, the two prizes total $200,000 before taxes and $146,500 after the announced withholding.
The consecutive jackpot results also came from two separate retailers in different Ohio counties.
Rolling Cash 5 Offers Daily Chances at Jackpot Prizes
Rolling Cash 5 drawings take place every day at approximately 7:05 p.m., with ticket sales closing at 7 p.m.
Players select five numbers, and the jackpot is awarded to tickets matching all five drawn numbers.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 575,757, according to the Ohio Lottery.
Both weekend winners used randomly generated numbers rather than personally selected combinations.
The lottery has contributed more than $35 billion to education in Ohio since 1974, according to the agency’s education funding information.
Republican Frank Sadeghi beat Democrat Kia Phua with about 60% of the vote, while the ballot question he urged even his opponents to back passed by a similar margin.
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi won re-election Tuesday, defeating Democrat Kia Phua in the race for the Board of Commissioners. Voters also approved County Question No. 1, the open space ballot measure Sadeghi had made a centerpiece of his closing pitch. Both results are unofficial, according to the Ocean County election results page.
Sadeghi Cruises, Phua Concedes
With all 418 districts reporting, Sadeghi collected 123,230 votes, or 60.20%. Phua received 81,122 votes (39.63%), and write-ins accounted for 335. Of the 204,687 ballots cast in the race, that left Sadeghi ahead by more than 42,000 votes and set him up for another three-year term.
Phua conceded in a letter to Ocean County residents dated Tuesday night, saying that while the outcome was not what his campaign had hoped for, he accepted it “with gratitude.” He congratulated Sadeghi and thanked his wife, Monique, and his volunteers and supporters. Phua argued that the result was encouraging for Democrats in a county that has traditionally voted strongly Republican, calling the closer margin a sign that residents want more from their government.
Phua said he is not going away and will keep pressing the board on county budgets, tax increases and accountability. “An election may end, but accountability never should,” he wrote.
Open Space Question Passes
County Question No. 1 passed with 108,056 “yes” votes (60.32%) against 71,072 “no” votes (39.68%), with 179,128 votes cast and all districts reporting. Sadeghi had urged voters of every political stripe to support the measure ahead of Election Day, calling it critical to Ocean County’s future “10, 20, and even 50 years down the road.”
“Together, we can keep Ocean County the best place to live in New Jersey for generations to come,” Sadeghi said in the pre-election appeal.
More on Ocean County government is available from the county’s official website, and SNN will keep following New Jersey election results as the counties certify them.
Police say a 28-year-old man caused a disturbance inside a Mechanic Street business before officers issued a disorderly conduct citation.
CUMBERLAND, MD – A 28-year-old Cumberland man is facing a disorderly conduct charge after police say he caused a disturbance at a local business, shouting at employees and customers while allegedly intoxicated. The confrontation brought officers to Mechanic Street on Tuesday, where witnesses described disruptive behavior and derogatory remarks.
The Cumberland Police Department identified the man as Jordan Koby Patterson, 28, of Cumberland. Officers responded to the business November 3 after receiving a report of a disturbance involving Patterson.
According to witnesses interviewed by police, Patterson appeared intoxicated and had been shouting and directing derogatory slurs toward employees and customers. Officers issued him a criminal citation for disorderly conduct and released him pending trial.
Witnesses Report Shouting and Derogatory Slurs at Business
The incident unfolded Tuesday at a business on Mechanic Street in Cumberland.
Officers responding to the disturbance spoke with witnesses who described Patterson’s alleged behavior.
Witnesses reported that he was intoxicated and had been causing repeated disturbances at the establishment.
They also told police he was shouting and directing derogatory slurs at employees and customers.
The department did not identify the business or disclose the specific language allegedly used.
Police also did not explain what prompted the confrontation or whether Patterson had been asked to leave before officers arrived.
Cumberland Police Issue Criminal Disorderly Conduct Citation
After investigating the disturbance, officers issued Patterson a criminal citation charging him with disorderly conduct.
The citation requires him to answer the allegation through the court system, but police did not take him into custody for continued detention.
Patterson was released pending trial following the incident.
The department did not report any assault charges, property damage or injuries connected to the disturbance.
Police also did not indicate whether additional individuals were involved or whether the incident disrupted business operations beyond the reported confrontation.
The November 4 press release identified disorderly conduct as the sole charge against Patterson.
Mechanic Street Disturbance Case Heads to Court
Patterson’s charge stems from allegations that his behavior disturbed employees and customers at the Mechanic Street establishment.
Witness accounts formed part of the officers’ response, according to the Cumberland Police Department.
The case will proceed through the Maryland court system, where the disorderly conduct allegation will be addressed.
Police did not release information about Patterson’s next scheduled court appearance or any additional conditions associated with his release.
The charge remains an allegation, and Patterson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
A Dennison resident brings home a six-figure lottery surprise during a milestone year with his wife of five decades.
DENNISON, OH – An Ohio man celebrating 50 years of marriage with his wife has another major reason to celebrate after winning a $100,000 lottery jackpot. Dennison resident Patrick Cahaney discovered that his Rolling Cash 5 ticket matched all five winning numbers, then brought the ticket to his wife because he could hardly believe what he was seeing.
The Ohio Lottery announced Monday that Cahaney won the $100,000 jackpot in the November 1 Rolling Cash 5 drawing. His ticket was purchased at CJ’s Drive Thru, located at 10 Grant Street in Dennison.
Cahaney used the lottery’s auto-pick feature to generate the numbers 3, 16, 26, 34 and 39. The combination matched all five numbers drawn Sunday evening, turning a routine ticket purchase into a six-figure prize during the couple’s golden anniversary year.
Dennison Man Can’t Believe $100K Lottery Win
Cahaney told Ohio Lottery officials that he purchased the ticket without giving it much thought.
When he later checked the results, he was stunned to discover that every number matched.
The Dennison resident was so surprised that he took the ticket to his wife for another look.
After five decades of marriage, the couple found themselves checking the same five lottery numbers and realizing they had won $100,000.
Both were in disbelief, according to the lottery’s account of their reaction.
Cahaney described 2026 as a lucky year for the couple, who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
The lottery announcement did not disclose whether the couple has made specific plans for the winnings.
CJ’s Drive Thru Sells Six-Figure Winning Ticket
The winning ticket was sold at CJ’s Drive Thru on Grant Street in Dennison, a village in Tuscarawas County.
Cahaney selected auto-pick when purchasing the ticket, allowing the lottery terminal to choose his numbers randomly.
The winning combination was 3, 16, 26, 34 and 39, matching all five numbers in the November 1 drawing.
The win came one day after another $100,000 Rolling Cash 5 jackpot was recorded in Georgetown, Ohio.
Unlike the Georgetown prize, which remained unclaimed when the lottery issued its announcement, Cahaney was publicly identified in connection with his win.
The consecutive results produced $200,000 in Rolling Cash 5 jackpot prizes across two separate Ohio communities.
$100K Jackpot Leaves $73,250 After Withholding
Cahaney’s prize carries a gross value of $100,000.
According to the Ohio Lottery, mandatory federal and state withholding totals 26.75%, reducing the initial payout by $26,750.
That leaves Cahaney with $73,250 after the specified withholding, although his final tax liability may differ.
The after-withholding amount represents a substantial financial windfall for the couple during their 50th anniversary year.
The lottery did not indicate how Cahaney intends to spend the prize or whether the couple has planned a special celebration.
Ohio Rolling Cash 5 Delivers Another Jackpot
Rolling Cash 5 drawings take place daily at approximately 7:05 p.m., with ticket sales closing at 7 p.m.
The game requires players to match all five numbers to win the jackpot, with odds of 1 in 575,757.
Cahaney’s winning combination was generated automatically rather than selected from personally meaningful dates or favorite numbers.
The Ohio Lottery reports contributing more than $35 billion to education throughout Ohio since 1974.
Police say a 31-year-old woman allegedly made fraudulent bank transactions over several months before a victim reported the activity.
CUMBERLAND, MD – A 31-year-old Cumberland woman is facing multiple theft charges after police say she repeatedly made fraudulent transactions from another person’s bank account over several months. The alleged scheme came to light when the victim contacted authorities and provided evidence of the unauthorized financial activity.
The Cumberland Police Department identified the accused woman as Crystal Marie Demoss, 31, of Cumberland. Officers served her with a criminal summons Tuesday, November 3, following charges filed in the District Court of Maryland for Allegany County.
According to the department’s November 4 announcement, the alleged victim reported discovering fraudulent transactions involving their bank account and supplied evidence to investigators. Police did not disclose the total amount allegedly taken or the relationship between Demoss and the account holder.
Months of Alleged Bank Account Theft Lead to Criminal Charges
The investigation began after the alleged victim reported that unauthorized transactions had been occurring for several months.
The victim provided police with evidence supporting the complaint, according to the department.
Investigators subsequently filed charges against Demoss through the District Court of Allegany County.
The police release did not specify whether the alleged transactions involved debit card purchases, electronic transfers, withdrawals or another method of accessing the account.
Authorities also did not identify the financial institution or explain how Demoss allegedly gained access to the victim’s funds.
The length of the alleged activity suggests investigators examined transactions spanning multiple months, although police have not released a timeline or identified the dates of individual transactions.
Cumberland Woman Faces Theft Scheme and Multiple Theft Counts
Demoss faces one charge of theft scheme involving an alleged value of $1,500 to less than $25,000.
The department also listed five counts of theft involving amounts from $100 to less than $1,500 and an additional 10 counts in the same monetary category.
Taken together, the police release lists one theft-scheme charge and 15 individual theft counts.
The theft-scheme charge concerns an alleged pattern of conduct, while the individual theft counts relate to alleged offenses charged separately.
The dollar ranges describe the categories of the charges and do not establish the exact amount allegedly stolen.
Police did not provide a detailed accounting of the disputed transactions or specify whether additional financial records remain under review.
Criminal Summons Served, Trial Pending in Allegany County
Officers served Demoss with the criminal summons on November 3.
Unlike an arrest resulting in detention, service of a criminal summons notifies a defendant of charges and the requirement to respond through the court system.
Demoss was released pending trial, according to the Cumberland Police Department.
The department did not disclose a scheduled court date or additional conditions associated with her release.
The case will proceed through the District Court of Maryland for Allegany County, where prosecutors will be responsible for proving the allegations.
Demoss is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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