side. developments in a story we first brought you in the spring. a grand jury has indicted a charles county mother, found pushing her dead son and a swing. john gonzales has new information for us. withjust got off the phone

charles county officials and a grand jury has indicted rocheia simms. this story is chilling at heartbreaking. the boy was found dead in a park, his mother pushing him on a sling for two days until he died. the 24-year-old has been charged with first-degree child neglectanslaughter, and breed and medical officers -- neglect. he died of hypothermia and dehydration. the little boy was dead when police found his mother pushing him at the memorial park the morning of may 22 after someone called to report the unusual situation. previously experienced a mental breakdown and stayed in the park for nearly 44 hours with the boy in the swing. my colleague will be in the courthouse at 2:00 this

afternoon for that arraignment. he will bring you the latest this evening. john gonzales. another mental health screening has been ordered for a woman accused of trying to snatch a baby from a stroller. she tried to take a baby for at the funky metro station. she is charged with abduction and child cruelty. now, itto the weather was a chilly start to our day. you need a light jacket on the way out this morning. we have doug hill they look at the forecast and a taste of spring. part about this, this is the coolest morning we have had in months. 70 degrees live. a nice breeze out of the northwest. it was 46 in gaithersburg.

53 was the lot the charter school in the district. now ranging in the upper 60's to lower 70's. temperatures are going to climb. we will stay in the 70's with low humidity and a northwesterly breeze. 15 at washington dulles. through the afternoon we will somb through the upper 80's we will be comfortably warm. how many more days of this? you may be surprised of the answer. >> thank you. help is on the way for people recently released from -- released from prison. some new work readiness programs were announced this morning. sam with more on that. sam? >> this new program is all about helping inmates but the

transition into society. plan includes helping those who are charged with misdemeanor crime get back into society quicker. to have more them good credit for their time served and get back with their families and kids. the second rollout to continue working and return to jail a -- jill at night. the mayor to someone people to lose their jobs what they are gainfully employed. they will pair female inmates with a mental and secure them a full-time job so they can integrate them into society. we spoke with one woman who has argued been through a similar program in d.c.. she told us her story about being incarcerated after being sold into sex slavery.

she said these programs do change lives. >> i was seeking resources that i did on my own. i had to learn how to use the invitation all over again i had to learn how to use the cell phone and how to write a resume. the grace of the i gained, which help me with customer service. >> she is going to be a social worker here in the district paid she is off drugs. is sayings office these programs will not cost taxpayers any money. live, sam sweeney, abc seven news. >> alexandria police make two arrests in a series of bomb

threats, targeting a grocery store. that store is located -- five bomb threats were made, prompting evacuations each time. both men were arrested on friday. a 17-year-old is recovering after being shot twice in southeast overnight. police say the teenager was shot policeleg and forearm are looking into what led into the -- are looking into what led to the shooting. a kentucky clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses is back to work. she wants her name and title removed from them. marci gonzalez has the story. i: county clerk akeem davis singh despite a court order she refused to give marriage licenses to same-sex couples, citing religious objections.

she said she is left with an impossible choice. >> my conscience or my freedom. my conscience or my ability to serve the people i love. work afterturned to spending five days in jail for her refusal. while she will not issue licenses one of her clerk's already has today. davis stated she will not interfere, but will not authorize any licenses. >> any issued licenses will not have my name, title, or authority on it. stated the license will they are issued pursuant to a federal court order. she doubts the validity of those certificates and those issued while she was in jail. her first day back she was again met by supporters and those calling for her to do the job she was elected and court ordered to do.

>> davis files an emergency appeal on friday, asking for a delay in the mandate that she issues marriage licenses. the court still hasn't responded. abc news new york. than a weektle more away from the pope's historic visit. to discussill meet transportation plan. released aeek metro plan on the pope's visit. you can count on abc seven news and wjla.com for complete coverage of the pope's visit september 7 -- september 22 and 23rd. we will have more than 40 hours of coverage on our sister station. the post visit still nine days away, how about today and how is that traffic moving? this check in with jamie sullivan. if you travel in the area

we have an accident earlier this morning. tar spilled on the road. it has hardened, so now they have to chip it away. that is right at 95. traffic is being diverted on the 95 northbound. we hear this may be in place until this afternoon rush. so far so good on the capital beltway passing. not an issue. let's move back to the maps, talk about low we are seeing in terms of gaithersburg. we have a crash near diamond avenue. 270, an issue cleared away earlier. a gas main break in silver springs. all lanes are blocked off. as we take a look at the top

side of the beltway, not too bad. 95 is pretty clear, continuing south toward fredericksburg. and then 395, easy. that is a look at afternoon traffic. we will keep you updated and let you know. drivers, ad news for traffic management system designed to improve safety. >> we are heading eastbound on i-66 just past route 50. a project that is supposed to make your morning and afternoon commute easier is almost incompletion. you can see that car broken down on the side of the road. it includes this sign overhead.

crews are installing a traffic management system from the sea to route 29. this new system will improve safety conditions that will also , shoulderw entries and lane control signs, among other changes. you might know these the most during traffic accidents. to direct be able traffic, moving things along better than they do now. it iss sounds familiar because it has been ongoing since august of 2013. project were tested recently and they should be up and running. hopefully this will make your commute just a little smoother in the morning and the afternoon. abc 7 news. >> now donald trump continues to lead a crowded field of gop contenders.

with 33%shows trump support among republicans and republican leaning independents. ben carson came in second place with 20% support. the same poll also shows hillary clinton still on top of the democratic race, but her support dropped below 50% over the last two months. support for bernie sanders is growing. has 24% ofows he now the vote. that is a 10 point increase since july. sanders is coming to prince william county today. doors open at 6:00 tonight. the rally starts at eight. coming up at abc 7 news at noon and alert for parents, what a thestudy reveals about dangers you may have at your home. one killed and thousands evacuated from raging fires out west.

an update on the battles to fight this lanes. will warmer weather return for the rest of the work week?

ma state of emergency was in effect for parts of northern california. a fast-moving fire is scorching more than 50,000 acres. it is considered one of california's worst fires in decades. >> a scene out of hell, burning out of control. the fire raging in northern

california that devoured hundreds of homes. >> we have lost all of our homes. we are devastated. >> it was a race against mother nature. firefighters set to act fires that they work to get the upper hand in napa counties. neighborhoods reduced to ashes. four firefighter suffered second-degree burns, but they are recovering. one giving a thumbs-up from the hospital. 20,000 people have been evacuated. we have seen incredible video from residents just trying to escape. the fire east of sacramento, 65,000 acres burned. only 25% contained. the good news, today there is cooler weather, higher humidity, and wind. a layer of smoke has been trapped close to the ground,

making it dangerous for pilots there. so much destroyed, but many homes saved. >> my house is still up. >> officials say this is the most volatile fire in 30 years. the cause, to conditions from the four-year drought. abc 7 news. >> the hope is later in the fall and winter with this strong el niño pattern that some forces will be made up with some rainfall. we have try weather for the next six days here. won't be long before you see a color change. it is absolutely beautiful today with temperatures climbing through the 70's.

take a look at the sun angle climbing up. full sunshine across the area. viewing area and then some. skies and the sunshine comes some pretty high numbers on the pollen count. sporesragweed and mold high. temperatures have made a nice recovery around the morning lows. 72 in angers. 70 degrees in annapolis. through the afternoon we will climb through the upper 70's. a bit of a gusty breeze at times. with clear skies and diminishing winds we are going the other way. down to 50 in frederick. as low as 49 in manassas. even downtown washington will start at 61 degrees tomorrow afternoon.

big area of high pressure that can chose not only the minute the eastern two thirds of the nation. very few clouds to be found. pattern weypical have seen late september and early october. some of the best stretches of dry and sunny positions. later in the week a cold front will try to come through. a stronger one by sunday may bring some showers. about 86 on wednesday. in the mid 80's. a few degrees above average. humidity at -- humidity levels should be under control. looks like sunday may be our

day. the best we can give it is a 30% probability. melanie: it is really rare. looking forward to it. and alert for parents whose children own tricycles. tricycles sent thousands of children to emergency rooms every year and have been linked to a handful of deaths. 9000 tricycle related industries -- related injuries. the american academy of pediatrics say most children don't have the balance or coordination needed for a tricycle until around the age of three. coming up at noon it, a new group of celebrities prepare to battle for that trophy on dancing with the stars. a preview of a new group of stars, including

celebrity chef paula deen, singer shot a con, and teen star andy irvine are among the avatars. irvine. can't wait for that. you can watch it all tonight on abc seven. call it a perfect weekend for silver spring natives. his movie debuted at the top spot on the box office.

coming in at a close second was another thriller. a walk in the woods and mission impossible. lots of sunshine out there as you head out this afternoon. we will get a look at th melanie: breaking news in

cleveland, mississippi.

an active shooter was spotted on campus. one person is confirmed dead. delta state university is on lockdown. students are urged to stay inside and away from the windows. will continue to follow all the breaking developments as we get them. let's get an update on that forecast. pressures area of high means pretty much sunshine. let's go through the numbers. upper 70's today and then the mid-80's. same story into saturday. will be aajor system cold front and could bring us a few showers. dry sunshine is the key.

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