under arrest tonight are ex-coleman fire chief gary bryce, former company president, and daughter laurenthe former treasurer. >> gary, you got anything to say? >> police arrested gary bryce at his colwyn home today. he lived there with the cellinis. the three stole nearly $50 mi5$ from the fire department. >>> a home invasion in norristown, montgomery county. police said a woman had to jump out a third story window to escape. several armed intruders went into her home. this is on corson street. it happened a short time ago. the woman was injured and went to the hospital. the suspects got away, so there have been no arrests tonight. >>> new tonight, nbc 10's keith jones was spreading some holiday cheer. he stopped by conwell middle magnet school to wish the kids and their families a happy holiday. keith even did his best santa impersonation and handed out some gifts. >>> well, we have an incredible week of weather ahead today. 57 degrees, 14 degrees above average, and it's going to be the coldest day of the week. we're going back into the 70s this week, perhaps the warmest december day ev

>> former colwyn fire chief gary bryce being taken to the delaware county prison tonight. one of three top officials with the colwyn volunteer fire conin two accused of stealing more than $50,000 from the department they ran. >> this money was not used for any fire company purposes. >> former chief bryce along with betty, the fire company president and her daughter lauren, who served as the fire company treasure are are charged with theft among other charges. >> the mother, betty, went to the counter at the bank and was able to withdrawal over a period of time approximately $20,000 and this money again is undo you meaned. >> reporter: 10 month investigation led prosecutors to charge the trio who all live together with using fire company funds for personal use. accused of writing checks to themselves without a second signature. and investigation began with the tip from the borough's controversial manager paula brown. >> our information is that the money is missing. they converted it to their own use twos what that use was, we are unclear at this point in time unless they co

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. >> former chief gary bryce telling us he's innocent as he was taken to the delaware county prison.e along with two other fire company officials are charged with stealing more than $50,000 from department accounts. >> this money was not used for any fire company purposes. >> reporter: after a 10-month long investigation, prosecutors arrested chief gary bryce, former president betty, and her daughter treasurer lauren. all who lived together and are accused of taking cash and writing checks to themselves without authorization. money going to their own personal benefit. >> one allegation when we found receipts that they gave us what they spent it on dog treats and dog toys. well, i don't even think they have a dalmatian at the fire company. >> reporter: the investigation began with a tip from the borough's controversial former borough manager paula brown. prosecutors say they haven't given up on separate investigation into financial mismanagement of borough counc council. so far there have been no arrests in that case. >>> we know there's missing moneys from the borough of colwyn. howe

delaware county prosecutors say that the former chief, gary bryce, former president's list bet cellini and her daughter, lauren cellini all lived together and took money from several department accounts, wrote checks and settle cash for their own personal use. all three charged with multiple felony conspiracy and theft charges. >>> a actor bill cosby turns tables on his accusers, he is now suing them. cosby filed a defamation suit geeps beverly johnson. johnson accused cosby of trying to drug and assault her in his home decade a ago. she's one of the some 50 women hoff recently come forward with similar allegations. now cosby is accusing johnson of intentionally inflicting emotional distress. he is calling for a injunction requiring her to retract her accusations. >> chris and alex. >>> decision about whether to suspend pennsylvania supreme court justice over his e-mail practices, is in the hand of a judicial ethics court now. >> justin michael ache i been said during a five hour hearing he is sorry for e-mails which have been criticized for their racial, sexual content. the his attorn

investigators escorted a handcuffed colwyn borough fire chief gary bryce to court this afternoon to be charged with theft, conspiracy and other related charges. the delaware county district attorney says bryce fire company treasurer elizabeth salini and her daughter lauren used the fire company's bank accounts as their own personal piggy bank. >> most of it taken out in cash at the bank counter. some of it in checks being issued either to the mother betty or to the boyfriend, the fire chief gary bryce. >> reporter: authorities got wind of the alleged theft after former borough mayor paula brown said fire company bills weren't being paid though the nonprofit should have had money to do so. when confronted elizabeth sanini said the expenditures were legitimate and certain vendors wanted cash. the bookkeeping records were shoddy and they received a bag of receipts. >> one allegation when they foundry seats that they gave us they spent it on dog treats and dog toys. i don't think they have a dalmation at the fire companyism 2008 the fire company was raided for allegedly operating an ill le

police arrested the former fire chief gary bryce this morning at his home. investigators say bryce lived here with the former fire company president, betty and her daughter, lauren. the former treasurer all three are charged with taking your tax dollars for their personal use. >> lauren was writing checks to her mother betty, for over $9,000 worth of checks that are unsubstantiated, undocumented. >> reporter: the district attorney tells us lauren also wrote checks to bryce in the amount of $8,000. he says betty even went to the bank to embezzle fire company money. >> the mother, betty went to the bank and was able to withdrawal approximately $20,000. >> reporter: i spoke with current fire company president maurice clark about the allegations. your reaction? >> i wanted the chips to fall where they may. we wanted this thing to come to a head. >> reporter: investigators tell us what actually happened to the missing money is still a mystery. >> we can't determine even after interviewing individuals, including the suspects themselves as to what this money was be

investigators led a handcuffed gary bryce to court this afternoon to face theft charges. the colwyn fire chief said nothing as he was placed into an awaiting cruiser. the delaware county district attorney says bryce, his girlfriend and fire company president elizabeth salini and her daughter the treasurer lauren stole more than $50,000 in fire company funds over three years. often writing checks to themselves or making cash withdrawals. >> we can't determine even after interviewing individuals including the suspects themselves as to what this money was being utilized for. >> reporter: the trio has maintained their innocence and told investigator any checks or cash withdrawals were legitimate but investigators say they failed to provide any supporting documentation. >> one allegation when we foundry seats that they gave us what they spent it on dog treats and dog toys. well, i don't even think they have a dalmation at the fire complete the daa's office caught wind after former borough manager paula brown went to them earlier this year. the bankrupt borough itself is under

they along with fire chief gary bryce are accused of stealing more than $50,000 from the borough. now all three are behind bars. >> i think this is a good first step but it's a first step. a lot of stuff going on there. this is like the tip of the iceberg. >> reporter: former colwyn council member jesse, told "eyewitness news" his hometown just isn't what it used to be. earlier this year borough manager paula brown lock herself inside the borough hall following fighting. she left her post. she went to authorities and alerted them to the alleged fire department behavior. >> our volunteers but it's not a license to steal being a volunteer. >> delaware county da jack whelan nounsed the three arres arrests. he claims chief bryce and the two women wrote themselves checks and made cash withdrawals with borough funds. >> we do believe we have sufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt each and every element of the charges that we've lodged today. >> reporter: state auditor general's officer got involved and released findings of a three year audit. according to that office alm

ex-colwyn chief gary bryce, former company president liz litz celini and her daughter are all under arrest. >> you got anything to say? >> police arrested bryce at his home yesterday. investigators say he live there had with two other suspects, they say the three stole in total more than $52,000 from the fire department. >> in north jersey wildlife officials say they will not try to capture the bear that attack add boy scout leader on sunday the animal you will ped the man into a cave in morris county. the leader escaped after beating the bear with a hammer but not before the man was bitten several times. his scouts called 911 and placed food outside the cave to lure the bear away. >> it's 4:35. bill cosby plans to take another one of his accusers to court, this time his legal team is taking on an ex-super model who claims she was druggedpy the comedian. hear why cosby's wife plays a key role in this case. with record warmth in the forecast, hardly feels like cold and flu season but it's coming. now is the best time to build the best defense. >>> and grab a light jacket and umbrella this m

prosecutors say, that they, along with fire chief, gary bryce, stole more than $50,000. authorities allege the three wrote themselves checks and made cash withdrawals. >> we do believe we have sufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt each and every element of the charges that we've lodged today. >> authorities say they got wind of the alleged theft after borough manager paula brown alerted them. >>> 4:37. there is now one less republican candidate in the race for the white house. lindsay gram ended his presidential campaign yesterday. the south carolina senator made the announcement in a video, saying he remains focused on bolstering our national security, gram had trouble gaining support in the polls after entering the contest in june. >>> trump making controversial things about hillary clinton. attack her in vulgar terms during campaign event in michigan last night. he ice add colorful word to describe her lost to barack obama in the 2008 presidential race. >> she was going beat obama. i don't know who would be worse? i don't know. how does it get worse?

they along with fire chief gary bryce are accused of stealing more than $50,000 from the borough. now all three are behind bars. >> i think this is a good first step but it's a first step. a lot of stuff going on there. this is like the tip of the iceberg. >> reporter: former colwyn council member jesse, told "eyewitness news" his hometown just isn't what it used to be. earlier this year borough manager paula brown lock herself inside the borough hall following fighting. she left her post. she went to authorities and alerted them to the alleged fire department behavior. >> our volunteers but it's not a license to steal being a volunteer. >> delaware county da jack whelan nounsed the three arres arrests. he claims chief bryce and the two women wrote themselves checks and made cash withdrawals with borough funds. >> we do believe we have sufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt each and every element of the charges that we've lodged today. >> reporter: state auditor general's officer got involved and released findings of a three year audit. according to that office alm

ex-fire chief gary bryce, elizabeth and her daughter lauren, the former treasure, are all under arrest. >> gary, you got anything to say? >> police arrested bryce at his home yesterday. investigators say he lived there with the two other suspects. the three allegedly stole more than $52,000 from the fire department. >> this year's flu season is off to a slow start. that doesn't mean you should skip the flu shot. health officials made a stop in philadelphia yesterday where they stressed the importance of getting the vaccine and put to rest a popular myth. >> one of the most common reasons is that people think they can get the flu from the vaccine. and i want to assure all of you that it is impossible to develop an infectious illness from the influenza vaccine. >> flu season is expected to ramp up in the next two or three weeks. >> a native is battling cancer for a second time. >> this time using a talent she discovered during her art therapy treatment to help her in two ways. matt delucia is live in the studio to show how she is reforming her life and how you can get involved. >> ask a

gary bryce was chief of the fire department. he's in jail. elizabeth was the fire company president. her daughter was the treasurer. all three accused of stealing more than $52,000 of cash from the volunteer service. their cases were continued so they can find attorneys. >>> he went from being celebrated in philadelphia to being heckled outside montgomery courtroom. we'll be talking about bill cosby. nbc 10 following new criminal charges and what it could mean for other women who have accused the famous comedian next on "nbc 10 news at 5:00." >>> this is nbc 10 breaking news. >> you're a monster your whole life, dr. huxtable. you're a monster. shame on you. >> a major new chapter today in bill cosby's fall from grace. nbc 10 was there as onlookers heckled cosby going into the cheltenham police department. that happened moments after rainment on assault charges. deanna durante following today's development. she joins us live from elkins park. cosby spoke to you as he walked? >> reporter: when he was walking out i asked him if he had any commen

delaware county prosecutors say that the former chief gary bryce, former president's list bet cellini the and her daughter lauren cellini all lived together and took money from several department accounts stole checks and stole cash for their own personal use. >> one allegation as we found receipts was they spent it on dog treats and dog toys. i don't think they have a dalmatian at the fire company. >> all three are charged with multiple felony conspiracy and theft charges. the both elizabeth and lauren cellini have turned themselves in. thinks a separate investigation from the current ongoing investigation of mismanaged fund in the boro council. >>> lets turn to chris murphy with more on is what happening now. >> taliban is claiming responsibility for a suicide attack in afghanistan that killed six american troops. this happened yesterday, in the country's helmond province, the deadly is a attack on international forces, since august. now among them was a 15 year veteran of the new york police department. he is one of the six american troops killed in the suicide attack in afghanista

. >> they turned themselves in last night, prosecutors say, that they along with fire chief gary bryce,000. they allege the three wrote themselves checks made cash withdrawals. >> we do believe we have sufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, each and every element of the charges that we've lodged today. >> recently released findings of three year audit. almost $90,000 was miss managed. >>> town hall meetings in new hampshire are paying off for chris christie in his race for the white house. cbs news battleground tracker pole shows the new jersey support has doubled to 11% in just the past month. during a town meeting, christie responded to voters question about how he could convince voters he is as not quote shady. >> what makes me shady? because i'm from new jersey? (laughing). >> well, hell, i can't change that. >> hard for me to answer that because i don't think i'm shady, flight. >> christie also says he won't change just to get vote. you. >> , no christie has one fewer economy tore, lindsey graham ended his presidential campaign. the south carolina senator made the

delaware county prosecutors say former chief, gary bryce, elizabeth cellini and her daughter lauren all lived together and took money from various department accounts, used the fund, for unauthorized transactions, and personal use. >> one allegation when we found receipts that they gave us was they spent it on dog treats and dog toys. well, i don't even they think a dalmatian at the fire company. >> all three charged with felony theft charges. both elizabeth and lauren cellini turned themselves in in a separate investigation from the current ongoing investigation of mismanaged fund in the boro council. the prosecutors say they do not have enough evidence to charge in that case. >>> a decision about whether to suspend pennsylvania supreme court justice michael eakin over his e-mail practices is now in the hand of a judicial ethics court. justice eakin said during a five hour hearing that he is sorry for the e-mail that has criticized for racial and sexual content. eakin's attorneys have have argued against his possible interim suspension pending a hearing describing in the e-mails as mal

. >> gary, you got anything to say? >> police arrested bryce at his colwyn home, investigators say he lived there with the other two suspects. the three allegedly stole more than $52,000 from the fire department. >> donald trump is once again taking aim at hillary clinton. >> she lies about e-mails, she lies about white watt e she lies about everything. she will be a disaster. >> we'll explain why some pundits say the political war of words is a good thing for both candidates. plus, pennsylvania budget battle. what the governor is threatening to do as the state draws closer to setting a record for not reaching a spending plan. >> no records today but in the coming days they will fall. right now the temperature has come down a little but 53 degrees on the first day of winter. with rain. i'm tracking showers that will be here for much of the morning. 5:36 is the time. your neighborhood by neighborhood forecast just ahead. >>> 5:38. warm on a first morning of winter and a bit damp too. you can see the clouds over center city. not much wind yet but

ex-colwyn fire chief gary price, elizabeth cellini and her daughter, the former treasurer, are all under arrest. police arrested bryce at his col win home yesterday. the three allegedly stole more than $52,000 from the fire department. >>> amtrak has activated safety technology that could have prevented the deadly derailment in philadelphia this year. the tracks between philadelphia and new york have positive train control, or ptc. that feature can automatically slow trains down if they're going faster than the speed limit. the technology is available along the entire northeast corridor. this comes after that deadly derailment in port richmond. eight people died and more than 200 were hurt when a speeding train derailed on a curved track. >>> now to pennsylvania's budget battle. governor tom wolf is threatening to veto a short-term emergency spending package advanced by house republicans. the governor's threat comes after most republicans rejected crucial pieces of a bipartisan budget deal to raise taxes, to increase school aid and to shrink the deficit. pennsylvania and illinois are now the only two states still fig