identified the employee. he is not a government employee. he works for a contractor that services the neighborhood. he is accused of walking up drive way where there are boxes here. then he stole boxes. inside the boxes was a girl scout cookie oven. >> when i saw it on camera i was flabbergasted. >> that is a sanitation worker clearly picking up something that doesn't belong to him. two packages out of joe carpenter's driveway. >> why would you do that? it doesn't make sense. this time of the year? >> tuesday morning at 7:30, carpenter and his wife walked outside. >> did you put the packages in garage? she said i haven't seen packages. >> what was inside the boxes mattered most to this little one, 9-year-old isabelle. carpenter's grand daughter. >> she said, "papa i want the

girl scout cookie oven and the coca-cola fridge." jennifer: he jumped online. >> when the grand daughter asks for something, that is what she gets. jennifer: a good grandfather. >> she is my queen. gen for carpenter what made matters worse he and his wife have lived in the neighborhood for 20 years. they are not only familiar, they are friendly with the sanitation crews who show up every tuesday and friday. he even gives them gifts at christmas. >> i give each $20 each and wraps it with cookies. carpenter reordered the gift and police are investigating while he tries to get back to the spirit of the season. >> left a bad taste in your mouth? >> little bit. >> wonder what is the scrude was thinking. >> why would you pickm somebody else's gift? isn't she adorable. we got a statement and we said

they found the video concern ing. the contractor indicated they have their own action. we are glad that the grinch did not steal christmas. all's well that ends well. he got the money. he said he will probably put the cookies back out. alison: what a story and a nice grandfather. depping now, police have two men in -- developing now police have two men in custody following a shooting and a police chase. started in parking garage at the mall this afternoon. there was a road rage incident and a driver got a gun from the drunk and fired a single shot in the air. the ben bolted from 395 to the tunnel but they were caught a short time later. leon: it is starting to feel like december here.

the drivers are going to drop big-time. steve rudin with the outlook. steve: big changes on the way. stay on the cold side of things. but a warmup next week. look at the wind. outside for a couple of hours. it's breezy out there. we have wind gust up to 20, 25 miles per hour. the sustained winds at 20 or so. 29 for feels like temperature. 34 in fredericksburg. chilly everything. if you have outdoor plans bundle up. waking up tomorrow morning the temperatures will range from the middle 20 to the lower 30's. a cold weekend ahead. more on that plus details about the temperatures in the 60's christmas eve. what about christmas day? more in a few minutes. alison: thank you. major job cuts at wnew. emotional shot clock for many.

bloomberg radio taking over the station. all news programming on 99.1 is gone. local journalists informed of the layoffs today. according to a press relief it will focus on business. and financial news. leon: president obama held the final press conference on the year, the focus national security. a poll showed 60% of the americans disapprove of how the president is handling terror. i. leon: counterterrorism intelligence, homeland security and law enforcement communities are working 24/7 to protect our homeland. we can do our part staying vigilant. >> the tomorrow the president and the first lady will meet with the family of the victims of the san bernardino terror attack in a private setting. coress passed a bill to avoid a federal shutdown.

the senate passed a bill. after the vote he thanked paul ryan to thank him for helping the government work. alison: there is another debate. it's saturday for the democrats. you might not have been aware because not as many people pay attention to the weekend debates. half the debate is held on saturday or sunday. is there a strategy here? scott thuman looks into it. scott: more people are probably aware of the fact there is a cowboys football game tomorrow night rather than debate in new hampshire. the question is all of this by design? do the candidates want

unprecedented reach? that could depend on the party. >> one debate in iowa? that's it? one dbate in new hampshire? that is all we can afford? >> martin o'malley fuming over the calendar trashing the saturday night schedule. >> it's wedged wedged in the hih point of the holiday season so as if people watch it as possible. is this how the democratic party select the nominee? >> it's a little strange. i'm not a big fan of the saturday night debate. >> reince priebus is proud to point out disparity. since the 2000 election according to vox.com there has been a hundred debate. only seven of those held on saturday. this cycle the dems are holding half. three of the six on weekends. republicans are scheduling only two of the 12 on weekends. >> are avoiding the weeknight debate? >> i would avoid all night.

a pretty big snoozeer. >> clinton east camp seems content and so does the d.n.c. >> it is important to have it on network without requiring a cable subscription so everyone can see them. and they are often reluctant to bump shows during the week that might make them more money. leon: thank you, scott. coming inat "abc7 news at 6:00" -- an emotional tribute to a navy seal. the important issue he wants to bring awareness to. alison: school system shut down other a c

alison: a solemn tribute to navy seal tim holden who died over the summer riding his bicycle and was hit by a car. today, bikes rode alongside the motorcade from lincoln memorial to the arlington national cemetery. holden was buried with full military honors. his family says in his memory they are looking to raise

awareness about bicycle safety. leon: schools in shenandoah valley closed because of a lesson involving the islamic faith. they were alarmed by the controversial wording of the writing assignment. a teacher had the students studn her class complete assignment practicing calligraphy, the statement was in air ra back and translated to, "there is no god and -- but allah and muhammad is the messenger of allah." alison: a montgomery county student accused of bringing brownies laced with marijuana to school. the 18-year-old student brought them to the high school in silver spring. two students ate the brineies and got sick. he is accused of distributing a drug on property.

leon: this started with "7 on your side." questions about crumb rubber on the children soccer field. now a group of parents are standing up. police -- >> i'm dug hill. coming up the latest on the outdoor drive of the display. steve rudin's forecast coming up. robert: i'm robert burton. coming up, how the bills could throw shade on the redskins on sunday. how and why? we hear when abc7 news

alison: "7 on your side" with concerns over using crumb rubber on school athletic field. some are upset about using it on a field at west gate elementary school. this comes after "7 on your side" reported on the possible long-term health risks associated with the exposure to crumb rubber. >> the story is that 550 children in west gate elementary school will be exposed to the toxic carcinogens that might kill them in 20 years. >> the west gate p.t.a. voted unanimously to ask that construction of the field be

temporarily halted. however the school department says there is no evidence of any health risk. they say the field will be finished next week and that crumb rubber will be used. leon: a story that sounds more like an episode of "breaking bad" rather than real life but it takes place at a federal agency under the commercial department. the national institute of standard and technology. what they do by day is one thing but the extra curricular actives raised the attention of congress and "full measure." >> what did you think when you heard a meth lab at a national agency? >> disbelief. you can't believe it would happen in the real world. leon: they discovered a waste

of fraud, and abuse in his words. you can watch this at 9:30 on newschannel8. all right. tonight it feels more like christmas weather. alison: a nice night to go see lights and get in the spirit. that is what doug is doing. our chief meteorologist. live at the atkins regional park festival of lights. leon: hey, doug. doug: doug would wish he was in the car right now. there is a $5 charge for the passenger vehicles for cars. every turn there are different light displays. this year they are developing a wizard of oz theme. this winds through acres here.

steve is out on monday. i'll be there sharing sounds of the holiday. let's get the weather information we need on this friday night. back in the studio -- >> hey! >> love you, too, brother. what is it looking like for the weekend? steve: when doug hill is on location, they come out and they start cheering him on. alison: you need a security team, doug. leon: crazy. steve: it's cold. but today is another above average day. this month of december is crazy. 52. that was the high earlier. so far this month every day has been above average. now tomorrow we are going to change that. sunday we will change that. that will add the yellow scares next week. just a few clouds.

temperature is 37. leesburg, 37 in frederick. 40 in fredericksburg. to show you the 24-hour temperature change compared to yesterday. a definite change of the air mass. the coldest air to the north and west of us. upper 20's in detroit. 31 in columbus. we keep it cool. little snow in garrett county. not going to amount to much. we'll stay dry for the overnight and the weekend. zoom in closer for you. this is not slowing. i promise you are not seeing anything there. we are looking for temperatures to fall in the middle 20's. the sur burr been a location -- suburban locations. the winds out of the west at 10 to 20. that will keep us cold tomorrow morning. you head out to walk the dog and grab coffee, that is me.

27 degrees in largo. this the future cast. in terms of wind child factors. 10:00 tomorrow. it will feel like upper 20 to the lower 30's. heading out for last-minute shopping a in the mall. bundle up. cold with winds gusts to 20, 25 miles per hour. feels like is around freezing in downtown d.c. winds will ease. for the day on sunday. that is good for football game. then we start to warm up. the daytime highs in the middle 40's. good deal of sunshine to stay breezy out there. make sure you have an extra layer. grab scarf and the hat.

look at christmas eve. daytime high around 70 degrees. i wouldn't surprised if some area seoul of d.c., fredericksburg could be 73 or 74 for a high. leon: the caps are on a roll. robert: it's early. it's early. but it's good now. why are the caps good now? i have the answer. there is more than the bills quarterback to worry about on sunday. holiday seseason's just like football season...

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robert: the caps host tampa as they remain at the top of the metropolitan division at 22-6-2. it's clear why the netminder is so good. it's great. holt believe leads the league in the fewest goals allowed per game. has the most wins with 20 in the second. >> a workhorse. focused athlete. mental toughness is off the chart.

rob: it's likely that the braden phillips will join washington and be the nationals. he could be reunited with defensivey baker that made the post season three times from 2008 to 2013. tyrod taylor is not bad so they have to be ready for him. but they have to be ready for shady mccoy. he is fifth in the rushing yards per game with 88. if you stop the run game you could stop the bills. >> you have to play every minute. every play. he is liable to cut it back and break a tackle.

>> everything is the run game. >> final note, glenn harris will host the final sports talk tonight. in studio guest is big john thompson at 9:00 on newschannel8. leon: a big line-up calling in. robert: huge show tonight. alison: he deserves it. we will miss him. the final look at the weather. steve: i miss the warm weather. we will show you the outlook. chilly day for the football game. the winds will ease. a lot of sunshine to enjoy. winter arrives on monday. leon: fingers are crossed.

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tonight, breaking news from right here in new hampshire. the political bombshell on the eve of the big debate. bernie sanders under fire. a staffer accused of spying on hillary clinton's complain. and trump's controversial words about russia's president. and the winter storm and 80-car pileup. the tearful police chief, and the 15-year-old hero, killed as he saved others. and the fbi joining the hunt for the wealthy