an inmate named janelle carter was given treatment in an outpatient clinic. he somehow overpowered a custody officer. even though he was in chains, waist chains as well as handcuffs. now, if we go to sky 7 video that we shot a few minutes ago, you can see this area is hemmed in by two freeways, by the 17 on ramp from 280 and from 280 freeway as well near downtown san jose. the area is confined. the suspect was last seen going into the apartment complex and that's at the intersection of thornton and moore park. now, carter is described as being 5'11" 220 pounds and he has a tattoo on his left side of his neck with the name alice on it. now, we talked to a couple of neighbors who say this is not first time they have encountered escapees from this complex. here's what they had to say. >> i feel pretty safe. you know, there's always a heavy patrol of sheriffs and hospital security. you know, it happens quite a bit. once or twice a year, so it's nothing out of the normal. you know, i feel fine. >> doesn't make we feel happy, but you know, i mean that's what they h

this afternoon, 40-year-old, janelle carter escaped from santa clara medical center.n custody on child molestation charges and last seen about a block from the hospital. ktvu's azna smith is live in the area and we are hearing about some new developments in the search. >> reporter: that's right, frank. in fact, since we last spoke to you at 5:00, sheriff deputies have since called off the search and they just opened moore park avenue. 40-year-old, janelle carter was last seen in this area running after he was getting medical treatment at santa clara valley medical center and he injured a deputy in the shoulder and then he took off running. i want to bring in sergeant james jenson of the sheriff's office. and sergeant jen son, why did you call off this search? >> we believe the inmate got out of our perimeter area. we were doing yard to yard search and he was no longer in our perimeter. >> i know the suspect is a child molester. what do you say to those folks out here who are on edge? >> reporter: this is the highest priority for the sheriff's office. we are still goin

police searched a neighborhood perimeter near the hospital for janel carter. ators say it is not clear if carter planned his escape or had help on the outside. >> we'll go back and do investigation and see if it was a planned escape. >> reporter: the sheriff's testimony says carter was arrested in march of last year on five counts of child molestation. >>> for the second time in less than three weeks an attempted kidnapping in heyward. according to police a teenage girl was on her way home from school in broad daylight when a man grabbed her on whitman avenue. the suspect tried to force her into his car. she was able to escape and run into a neighbor's house. a similar incident involving a similar suspect. >>> another measles scare. a person who may have measles visited the west branch library last friday and the central branch library saturday. symptoms can develop 7-21 days after exposure. >>> california's unemployment rate has dropped to 6.9%. employers added 67,000 positions in january, the largest monthly gain in more than a year. nationwide the unemployme

investigators say he helped his brother janell carter after his escape. carter was awaiting trial when he escaped from a sheriffs deputy during a medical appointment earlier this month. authorities think he's left the san jose area. $6,000 reward is being offered. >>> we're also learning more information about pilot that appears to have crashed a plane carrying nearly 150 people on board into the mountains and the french alps. yesterday german police searched the home. french prosecutors say he took control of that germanwings flight, locked the pilot out of the cockpit and flew it toward the mountain. six years ago he received treatment for serious depressive episode and spent 18 months under going treatment. since then he has passed all the tests so he could fly. following the news about the action of that pilot, more airlines are requiring that two crew members are always present in the cockpit. those airlines include european budgeteerlines -- budget airlines, norwegian. now if a pilot leaves to use the bathroom, a flight attendant also here in the u.s

>> reporter: of course this is a photo that we have received of janel carter. his appearance has changed. he's clean shaven and has a shaved head at the moment. he's 40 years old. 220 pounds. he has a tattoo on his neck that reads the name "alice" and was wearing a jail-issued green shirt and pants. so once again, we heard today from this sheriff's department that he's a convicted child molester. which has many parents, many people here who are trying to get their children out of this day care center which by the way is still on lockdown until all of the parents come to take their children home. that's why they are concerned. for the most part they did not receive any kind of information about what was going on why the helicopters were overhead or why every street corner was shut down. we'll stay here and continue to monitor the situation and bring you the latest as we get it. peggy bunker, nbc bay area news. >> thank you for that update. >>> new video now of a car that saled into a san francisco nail salon. firefighters say it happened on fillmore this afterno

catching 43-year-old janell carter is their top priority. during a routine physical, carter over powered a deputy and escaped. the group bikers against child abuse have taken it upon themselves to make sure that the nine-year-old girl carter is accused of molesting is protected while his whereabouts are unknown. members of the local chapter stood outside her home and asked us to protect their identity. told us that they are keepers of the children, watching out for victims of child abuse. >> i think it's awesome that they are protecting. >> deputies have blasted the picture of carter on fugitive watch, alerted state authorities to be on the look yet youth for any sign of him. >>> the justice department had asked the judge to review his ruling by the end of the day yesterday but the judge set a hearing date of march 19th due to what he called the seriousness of the matter. 12 other states that support president obama's actions on immigration are now calling on an appeals court to lift the judge's block. >>> in an unusual move 47 senate republ

they are looking for 40-year-old janell carter. they arrested him on five kontcounts of child molestation. he now has a shaved head. he was at valley medical center on friday for a medical aponte apontement when he fought with a deputy and escaped. there is a school nearby but the students have left for the weekend. neighbors today told us they are surprised to learn carter is still on the run. >> it's kind of surprising no one has seen the guy or heard about him or found out where he is. kind of concerning. >> reporter: deputies say right now they have extra patrols and detectives are searching for carter. although they won't say what area they are focussing on. they are also reviewing hospital surveillance. if you happen to spot carter don't try to approach him, justice calljust call 911. mary ann favro, nbc bay area news. >>> a new rule to get people in san jose to conserve water during the state's historic drought cocained edkicked in today. it will only be allowed 4:00 to 8:00 and after 8:00 at night. people who did not comply

. >>> janel carter may no longer be in the county after getting help by his brother. he escape after an appointment. joseph carter was arrested for assisting him as an accessory after the fact. meantime multiiej ency task force is working to capture jo onel carter who an accused child molester. >> a change came after a state supreme court ruled that the blanket policy comes in jessica's law, for sex offenders and where they can live is not unconstitutional. the ban will only impact convict whose sex crimes involve kids. all others will be individually reviewed to see if those restrictions should apply. >>> a very unwanted addition for a 7-eleven store. the new suv size hole and why it could have been worse. also -- >>> i'm mark matthews outside the hall of justice in san francisco where sheriff deputies are accused of forcing inmates into gladiator fights. the story coming up. >> one man's mission to send a message to the world through flowers. an update on his effort in tonight's bay area proud. >> at 6:00 every bay area college kid knows there's a lot riding on the

they were searching for janell carter who was spotted about a half mile away at the sierra crest apartments where he apparently went into a unit changed out of his jail unit and into civilian clothes. the search includes k-9 units and police officers. >>> and one man is dead after a drive by shooting in san jose near oak street. officers say when they arrived they found two men in their 20s each shot at least one, both taken to the hospital. one died there. the other expected to recover. the police are yet to release information about the gun and the car in the drive by. >>> and in haywood, this sketch was released today after a man tried to pull a girl into his car yesterday afternoon. the 15-year-old was walking home from school by herself when the man grabbed her without any warning, near sycamore avenues and whitman, this happened earlier near joshua street in both cases the girls were able to fight off the man and run for help. the two suspects have similarities and also differences, this was the sketch released after ofthe february 20th attack police are asking anybody with informatio

it all started earlier today when during or right after medical treatment, this inmate janelle carter got into a fight with a deputy and injured him in the shoulder. then the inmate ran out of the hospital. sheriff's deputies were not able to apprehend him. thus they are going door to door, yard to yard. this parti

janel carter is accused of overpowering a santa clara sheriff's deputy during a hospital visit friday. the search has ended. carter is easily identified by a tattoo on his neck that says alice. >>> and nine abandoned puppies are in new homes tonight. they were found in a dumpster tuesday. the marin humane society received hundreds of calls about the pups. some as far away as texas. >>> the streets of san francisco's china town were a sea of color tonight. mark sayre was among the tens of thousands taking in the lunar new year parade. >> reporter: the sights and sounds of the chinese new year parade and the enthusiasm was just as high at the end as it was at the beginning. >> there is an amazing thing to watch. something every year. you only see it once. >> reporter: what is billed as the largest parade of its kind outside of china started on market street just after 5:00. and wound through union square before heading into china town. >> tell me what you think of the parade so far. >> it is great. wonderful to see another culture. >> what do you think? >> it is awesome. >> is it beggar

and helicopter overhead, the san jose police and the sheriff's department held a man hunt for janel carter, an inmate who overpower a sheriff's deputy during a doctors payment this afternoon. the sheriff's department set up several roadblocks around valley medical center. he was originally arrested march of last year on five counts of child molestation. as night fell, san jose police flooded the neighborhood one block away from the hospital after reports that carter had been spotted there. >> nervous. um ... you know, the fact that he is an inmate and we have kids and you know, in the house. a little nervous. >> reporter: investigators say it is not clear if carter planned his mistake or had help on the outside. they are poring over his phone record to see if they can help them pick up a trail that has gone cold. >> we will go back and do investigation work. see if it was a planned escape. >> reporter: carter was already facing those five felony counts for child molestation. if and when he is finally caught, he will almost certainly face charges for assault, escaping custody, and possibly

deputies have since called off the search and they just opened moore park avenue. 40-year-old, janelle carter was last seen in this area running after he was getting medical treatment at santa clara valley medical center and he injured a deputy in the shoulder and then he took off running. i want to bring in sergeant james jenson of the sheriff's office. and sergeant jen son, why did you call off this search? >> we believe the inmate got out of our perimeter area. we were doing yard to yard search and he was no longer in our perimeter. >> i know the suspect is a child molester. what do you say to those folks out here who are on edge? >> reporter: this is the highest priority for the sheriff's office. we are still going to be in the area. we'll have a large presence in the area. chp is also aware and san jose pd. >> i know sheriff, lori smith was out here and she service talking to us as well. this person injured, sheriff deputy, do we know if he is dangerous or what can you tell us? >> he is dangerous. he is a child molester. we are worried about it. he did injure a deputy. the deputy is in t

. >> reporter: now, the suspect janelle carter is 5'11", 220 pounds with that tattoo on the left side of his neck with the name alice. he was last wearing a green shirt and brown pants. he has a goatee and a freshly shaved head. he's restrained by waist chains and handcuffs. at least everyone is hoping he still is. the primary search area involves an apartment complex at moore park and thornton way. one of the deputies has been injured, an injury to the shoulder we're told. so that makes two deputies who are injured as a result of the prisoner escaping. again, the suspect carter is in custody for five counts of child molestation. they want to get him back behind bars awaiting trial for the serious charges. david louie abc 7 news. >>> and disturbing video out of the oakland unified school district. school officers are dragging and punching a student. it happened last year and now the oakland unified police chief is calling for a review of what happened. laura anthony has the story. >> reporter: well hi dan. just got off the phone for the attorney of the family with the boy, they're con

the sheriffs office is catching 34-year-old janell carter is their top priority. therapy appointment, carter over powered a deputy and escape marylanden the group bikers against child abuse have taken it upon themselves to make sure that the nine-year- old girl carter is accused of molesting is safe. >> i think it's awesome they are protecting somebody like that. >> deputies have distributed carters picture. >>> our time is 5:46. members of oklahoma fraternity they have until midnight to pack up and clear out of their frat house. the organizations headquarters shut down the chapter after cell phone video showing members engaging in a racist chant. the university of oklahoma also cut ties with the local chapter yesterday and even the white house has weighed many on the incident. >> in the wake of this scandal four star 2015 athlete janine announced he is backing out of his pledge to the school football program and cited personal reasons. they are calling for the house to literally be torn down. >>> if pablo sandoval had not broken the hearts of his panda hat wearin

santa clara sheriffs' deputies say 40-year-old janelle carter should be considered armed and dangerous, last seen running from the medical center 1:30 friday afternoon. he was there for a medical appointment. described as african-american, 5'11" weighing 220 pounds with a shaved head, goatee and the word "alice" tattooed on his neck. >>> today marks international women's day. women are holding events all over the world celebrating political, economic and social gains. women's groups say they made many advances but more needs to come such as equal pay for equal work. there is a rally at oakland's amphitheater today and one in the san francisco mission district at 2:00. >>> in the meantime in conjunction with international women's day advocates of women and gay rights will protest outside san francisco's smarties cathedral at 10:00 this morning. they oppose the proposal to require teachers at four local catholic high schools to adopt a morality clause condemning gay marriage, homosexuality and birth control. >>> now in san jose watering outdoors is only allowed before 8:00 a.m. or 8:00 p

all hands on deck to find janelle carter. he escaped friday after overpowering a deputy, and injurying his shoulder during a physical therapy appointment. deputies have blasted the 43- year-old's picture on fugitive watch. alerted state authorities to be on the lookout, and formed a multitask force over the weekend. >> it's from surveillance, to following up on any leads and tips that we get. so that's why we developed this task force, and just communication with other agencies. >> reporter: carter was arrested back in march of last year. he's accused of inappropriate sexual encountered with a 9- year-old relative. the molestation happening over the course of the year. the 5th grader told her biological mother who notified authorities. >> it's just like a quick reaction. it was like, he's on tv, i didn't really, you know, it caught me by surprise. >> reporter: jessica dorsey lives next door to the alleged victim's family in campbell, and tells me, she's shocked he escaped. this group shows bikers against child abuse. while kt

the south bay still has not been found and authorities are still looking for him. 43-year-old janel carter fought off a deputy and slipped away at the santa clara county medical center. he is convicted of child molestation and two distinct tattoos. >>> patrick willis says he is retiring. he said he had no regrets. he said he gave everything he had. every single day. >> mark ibanez is here with a look at what he had to say. >> the 49ers have been taking a lot of heat, you know. and they deserve a little credit today. because in the midst of all of the retirement news, they are also facing, you know, free agency. they have a lot of things going so they took the time, rolled his career out in fine style today. and you know, patrick willis really is a once in a generation player. truly an iconic 49er and on the same level of ronnie luck. he just wasn't as fortunate to play upon multiple superbowl winners. otherwise, they would be enshrining him in the hall of fame right away. just 30 years old. seven of his eight years in the nfl, he was selected as a probowl player. that's the highest honor y

janelle carter is still on the loose after he got away during a visit to a san jose medical center. carter was classified as a minimum security inmate. that means only one deputy was guarding him on the out of jail trip. crime stoppers have raised their reward to $6,000 for information leading to his arrest. >>> this morning brings the last weekly organized search for a missing teenager in morgan hill. monday marks three years since sarah lemar disappeared. the 15-year-old vanished while walking to her school bus stop. this week her family on the advice of experts decided to only search when new tips come in. angel garcia torrez is in jail accused of her abduction and killing but her body has not been found. no trial date has been set. >>> san jose police want to find the young people who beat and severely injured a teenager boy outside of a busy shopping mall. the victim remains sedated in a hospital as doctors try to figure out if he has permanent brain damage. abc 7 news reporter katie marzuilo has more. >> he was clearly conscious. he moved his arms and legs. he struggled. he wa

the santa clara sheriff's department now getting help after janell carter escaped from a deputy on friday. carter was under guard as he visited a doctor at valley medical center. he got away from a deputy and broke into a nearby apartment complex, changed clothes and left before officers could catch up. investigators say carter has a tattoo that reads amy on the left side of his neck. >>> police are investigating after dozens of shots were fired outside an east bay hospital. oakland police say as many as 30 shots were fired outside highland hospital late last night. believe it or not, no one was hurt. no word yet on any arrests. >>> also investigating a deadly shooting on chestnut street about a block away from a high school. one woman died at the scene. a man and a teenage boy are in the hospital this morning. no word yet on a motive or suspects. >>> within the half hour, we are expecting former secretary of state hillary clinton to address her e-mail controversy. live pictures from the united nations of mrs. clinton speaking. she's expected to take questions from reporters after this sp

. >>> an inmate who escaped from the san jose jail is on the lam and now janelle carter.station before fighting a deputy and escaping from a hospital. his brother is accused of helping him after he got away a taskforce is looking for janelle. it is being described as a high priority. pam. >>> much more ahead at 6:30. including shocking allegations of abuse by deputies at the san francisco county jail. the attorney for the man at the center of a kidnapping hoax fires back at the police department. the brought relief bill on the desk. it may be too little, too late according to the monitor. around here, we're all about fast. that's why xfinity is perfect for me. with millions of wifi hotspots all over the place including one right here at the shop now we can stream all things fast and furious. you've done it again, carlos! with the fastest in-home wifi and millions of hotspots xfinity is perfect for people who love fast. don't miss furious 7 in theaters april 3rd. >>> a quick look at the top stories. >>> here is the san francisco hall of justice, questions about what is goi

the santa clara sheriff's department continues to hunt for a dangerous escapee. 41-year-old janelle lee carter is a suspected child molester. on friday he took off after injuring a deputy after a doctor's visit. we're joined live from the sheriff's department with more on the search and the task force that's out looking for carter. >> well jessica, the sheriff's department acknowledges there will be a review of procedures especially with all of the public scrutiny coming their their way after the escape. some of the changes could reassure some people still shaken by the incident. there was a lot of confusion and not much information for people in and around the health clinic of valley medical center last friday after the inmate overpowered deputies during a medical trip and escaped. >> it was scary because aim thinking, well somebody got shot? did somebody get hurt. >> reporter: as we reported investigators believe he brock into a nearby apartment unit, stole clothes and eluded searches. there's a multi-agency task force to try to catch carter who nass charges in a sexual harassment case in ca

carter was taken into custody in lodi. investigators say he helped his brother janel after his escape. now joseph is accused of being an accessory after the fact. a $6,000 reward is now being offered in the escape of carter. they think he has left the an jose area. he was behind bars awaiting trial on child molestation charges when he escaped. >>> mike pantes signed the religious restoration act which allows businesses and individuals to deny service to gay people. san francisco mayor ed lee calls it discriminatory and has now barred city employees from traveling to indiana using public money. and mark benion the founder of sales.com says his company won't send any employees or customers to indiana. >>> the cockpit voice recorder indicates it was a deliberate act. it now appears the co-pilot deliberately slammed the plane into the alps and it now appears the pilot was locked out. jana katsuyama has the story. >> reporter: this all comes as investigators have listened to the black box. families of the victims walked in a long line. coming together in brief to the mountain where 150 peopl