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Pooler police officer wins lottery

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By WTOC Staff

POOLER, GA (WTOC) - A Pooler Police officer won $37,777 from a scratch-off instant lottery ticket at the Food Mart on Pine Barren Road in Pooler.

Tommy Steely, a father of four, has been with the Pooler Police Department for 12 years.

"I just happened to buy it," Steeley told Georgia Lottery officials.

Steeley scratched the winning ticket in his car. He says he plans to spend his winnings on holiday gifts and save what is left over.

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