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john rawlins is live now with the ratest. >> reporter: police returned an hour, hour and a half ago, they announced they arrested jahlil goldsboro, for possession of a firearm that he is accused of having that caused injury or death to another and there could be additional charges that relates to a shoot that occurred in a unit here at 2:00 a.m. police were called to the 700 block of townsend place, they found a disturbing scene, a 10-year-old boy shot in the head and he was rushed to the hospital, he was in critical but stable condition on a ventilator. the boy's grandmother said this morning that she hoped that police could find the answer. >> i don't know what happened, i want to know what happened, because i have concerns. >> beginning overnight, investigators searched for clues outside, and after obtaining a warrant, councilwoman stopped by to many help the family, was alarmed by an epidemic of gun violence in her city. >> it's so vast, the guns are being flooded into the communities, none of us manufacturer drugs or guns. >> this is a developing story or so it appears, about 15
john rawlins is live now with the ratest. >> reporter: police returned an hour, hour and a half ago, they announced they arrested jahlil goldsboro, for possession of a firearm that he is accused of having that caused injury or death to another and there could be additional charges that relates to a shoot that occurred in a unit here at 2:00 a.m. police were called to the 700 block of townsend place, they found a disturbing scene, a 10-year-old boy shot in the head and he was rushed to the...
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john rawlins live in norristown with that part of the story. >> reporter: hi rick, prosecutors describe the man at the middle of today's arraignment as a close conte confident of the attorney general. >> did you violate -- >> that is all patrick reece would say, a retired police chief and a top member of the security detail who finds himself as being on the wrong side of the law, he beat a fast retreat and is caught up in the allegations against his boss, he is charged with indirect criminal contempt, that he rifled the court's computer system despite an order prohibiting such action concerning the grand jury investigating kane. >> there is alleged there was an evolt system where certain people had access to be able to get into those times. he was one of the people and he did searches and inquiries. >> it's said that the information taken from the system was used to tim date some individuals that were testifying against the attorney general. >> reece pleaded not guilty and exited quickly, and he was not in a talking mood and is due back in except for a bench trial, if convicted he could
john rawlins live in norristown with that part of the story. >> reporter: hi rick, prosecutors describe the man at the middle of today's arraignment as a close conte confident of the attorney general. >> did you violate -- >> that is all patrick reece would say, a retired police chief and a top member of the security detail who finds himself as being on the wrong side of the law, he beat a fast retreat and is caught up in the allegations against his boss, he is charged with...
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john rawlins live at the montgomery county courthouse in norristown. what are the details. >> reporter: jim, the governor did not mince words and did not waiver from what he said last week, the thinking publically is how can the attorney general do her job while defending herself against federal charges. she should resign her job. >> yes, he believes that kane indicted for perjury and other crimes should resign, but he has not looked for a potential replacement or taken measures to force her to step aside or resign. >> i heard some little snippets of things but i have not looked into that seriously, i hope what is what she is it. >> she is due to speak tomorrow. >> what do you hope she says? >> i hope she says she resigns. >> this close confident of kane's was arraigned in norristown today. patrick reece, a long time policeman and now an aide to kane, pled not guilty, he is accused of using his work computer to search emails despite a court order banning these actions. and it's alleged that there are many is an evolt system it's called where about cert
john rawlins live at the montgomery county courthouse in norristown. what are the details. >> reporter: jim, the governor did not mince words and did not waiver from what he said last week, the thinking publically is how can the attorney general do her job while defending herself against federal charges. she should resign her job. >> yes, he believes that kane indicted for perjury and other crimes should resign, but he has not looked for a potential replacement or taken measures to...
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"action news" reporter john rawlins is live at the montgomery county courthouse in norristown. john what do we expect her to say and what are others saying about her? >> reporter: hi, jim. well, if what the attorney general is going to say in prepared remarks if history is any guide only she an very small circle of confidantes know for sure. however we are told she is likely going to take questions which means things will probably get very lively. though indict the kathleen kane las vowed she will not resign so do voters care? in a decidedly unscientific sampling we asked. >> to be honest not really. i mean, if she's guilty, she should just resign. >> i mean, i should. i know that i should care more. >> reporter: but it hasn't gotten real high on your radar screen. >> not yet. i'm paying more attention to the republican primary. >> reporter: public interest could grow and shift. for now the first democrat and first woman a. g in pennsylvania maintains her innocence. but having the highest law enforcement officer in pennsylvania under a criminal cloud is awkward. george perry a p
"action news" reporter john rawlins is live at the montgomery county courthouse in norristown. john what do we expect her to say and what are others saying about her? >> reporter: hi, jim. well, if what the attorney general is going to say in prepared remarks if history is any guide only she an very small circle of confidantes know for sure. however we are told she is likely going to take questions which means things will probably get very lively. though indict the kathleen kane...
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live on the art museum steps, john rawlins channel6 "action news." jim. >> thank you, john. >>> septa will hold another online lottery for special transit passes during the pope's visit. this time three day passes for trolley routes 101 and 102 and the norristown hig high speedli. they will be up for grabs much the lottery opens at 12:01 a.m. on wednesday august 12 and and closes at 11:59 p.m. that night. riders must select one of six stations opened on saturday september 26th through monday the 28th. they are the springfield mall and leamy avenue for the route 101 trolley, north street and clifton-aldan station for the route 102 to lean the gulf mills and villanova stations for the norristown high speedline. >>> other transit issues here. "action news" reporter david henry is in radnor delaware county tonight. david, what's the expected impact on that suburban community? >> reporter: jim, the potential is huge and that is why they are getting ready. radnor township is bracing for double trouble. this is the only location that has not one but two sept
live on the art museum steps, john rawlins channel6 "action news." jim. >> thank you, john. >>> septa will hold another online lottery for special transit passes during the pope's visit. this time three day passes for trolley routes 101 and 102 and the norristown hig high speedli. they will be up for grabs much the lottery opens at 12:01 a.m. on wednesday august 12 and and closes at 11:59 p.m. that night. riders must select one of six stations opened on saturday...
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john rawlins is live in center city with more on this, hi john. >> reporter: hi, as a -- sarah, be not afraid and visit philly and welcome the pope. part of a concerted effort to soften the edges around the initial you can't go there you can't do that kind of talk that came out when they were first talking about the fence and security in center city. today us this is the roll out for the i'll be there tips they are going to various businesses and it will start at the wawa behind me. is at the center city wawa the expectation chapter two of the charm offensive unveiled by the mayor and the world meeting organizers. the goal to visitors. >> now is the time for all of us to get excited, right? >> now is the sometime to prepare in a different way. >> reporter: the dreaded traffic box outline outlined on the map is dubbed the francis festival crowd harkening back to the crowd that gathered to pope john in 1979. do you know anyone who recalls the visit of st. john paul ii in terms of watching it on their tv. i come here today to say now is the time for all of us to declare i'll be there! bec
john rawlins is live in center city with more on this, hi john. >> reporter: hi, as a -- sarah, be not afraid and visit philly and welcome the pope. part of a concerted effort to soften the edges around the initial you can't go there you can't do that kind of talk that came out when they were first talking about the fence and security in center city. today us this is the roll out for the i'll be there tips they are going to various businesses and it will start at the wawa behind me. is at...
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john rawlins, channel 6 "action news." >> thank you. we'll bring you kathleen kane's news conference live at 1:00 at 6 abc, and stream it live at 6abc.com. you can read more about the charges against her and her decision to remain in office. >>> philadelphia police are investigating a shoot that left a point breeze neighborhood riddled with bullets, police found bullet casings last night and two men were shot and they remain hospitalized. police say that a bullet fired into a home and came within three feet of a pregnant woman and narrowly missed another woman sleeping on a sofa, katherine scott will have a full report at 12:30. >>> police are questioning the driver of a tour bus allegedly involved in a hit and run, a man was struck and killed outside of police headquarters in center city. police say a white tour bus hit him and kept ongoing but they are unsure if the bus driver knew anybody was hit. the bus when to d.c. and came back to philadelphia for the driver to be questioned. they are planning a news conference for 1:00 this afte
john rawlins, channel 6 "action news." >> thank you. we'll bring you kathleen kane's news conference live at 1:00 at 6 abc, and stream it live at 6abc.com. you can read more about the charges against her and her decision to remain in office. >>> philadelphia police are investigating a shoot that left a point breeze neighborhood riddled with bullets, police found bullet casings last night and two men were shot and they remain hospitalized. police say that a bullet fired...
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john rawlins is live with the details. >> reporter: this is not a pedestrian friendly road, there are no sidewalks or streetlights or even a shoulder, you walk on the grass or in the traffic lane, the children were in the traffic lane and so was the car and the driver did not see them. >> children everywhere laying in the street. >> cheryl o'neil could not believe her eyes, children along the road scattered and hurting and on the ground four siblings and a cousin, 2, 6, 13 and 18, o'neil and her daughter went to help the youngest and most seriously injured. >> i checked for a pulse and couldn't find any and it seemed like right after that, his eyes kind of rolled and he went huh and that was it. at the family's home a grieving family gathered. the 13-year-old did not talk but provided pictures of a happier time. on the right 6-year-old khalil martinez, he along with his sister and cousin remain hospitalized. the neighbor who did not know the family stopped by to reach out. >> i would like to know, possibly start a go fund me, they probably don't have insurance and are hard working peo
john rawlins is live with the details. >> reporter: this is not a pedestrian friendly road, there are no sidewalks or streetlights or even a shoulder, you walk on the grass or in the traffic lane, the children were in the traffic lane and so was the car and the driver did not see them. >> children everywhere laying in the street. >> cheryl o'neil could not believe her eyes, children along the road scattered and hurting and on the ground four siblings and a cousin, 2, 6, 13 and...
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john rawlins is live from the scene in south hampton with more. >> one child is dead and three others remain in critical condition, they were part of a party of five, a teen and three small children, they had a red wagon and they were walking in the road behind me from a local park and they were struck by a driver, a local man also coming from that park we are told, neighbors here on bud town road heard the impact and came running. >> children everywhere laying in the street, i assumed it would be two cars, i never saw it would be a car that hit a bunch of pedestrians. >> cheryl o'neil and her husband and daughter ran out to the road where they heard screaming, five pedestrians and two teen girls and three children under the able of eight. the five were walking in the travel lane. >> we see them walking up and down but never met them. >> the police say that a driver of an eastbound bmw struck the group and then stopped. before the emt arrived neighbors ministered cpr. o'neil and her daughter helped the smallest victim, a 3-year-old little boy. >> i checked for a pulse and couldn't fin
john rawlins is live from the scene in south hampton with more. >> one child is dead and three others remain in critical condition, they were part of a party of five, a teen and three small children, they had a red wagon and they were walking in the road behind me from a local park and they were struck by a driver, a local man also coming from that park we are told, neighbors here on bud town road heard the impact and came running. >> children everywhere laying in the street, i...
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death investigation in westchester, a man's body was found on a rural road late last evening and john rawlins is live now with more. >> reporter: hi rick, well authorities are still being tight-lipped and they have confirmed that it's a homicide investigation and last night the body of a young man was found behind me on the road near the grass near the two road signs, one neighbor told me that he and his girlfriend heard something at 10:30 and a short time later, police arrived near mcintosh, on the grass in a pool of blood laid the body of what one passerby described as a male in his 20s or maybe teens, at first it was reported as a possible auto pedestrian accident but this group disputed that and said the man was their 18-year-old relative, they say he was the victim of foul play and that his attackers dumped him on the side of the road, that he would never walk here. this is a homicide investigate but did not provide details. police returned to the scene crime scene investigators returned to their work. >> well, authorities here in west cheffer here is a the death of a young man here is i
death investigation in westchester, a man's body was found on a rural road late last evening and john rawlins is live now with more. >> reporter: hi rick, well authorities are still being tight-lipped and they have confirmed that it's a homicide investigation and last night the body of a young man was found behind me on the road near the grass near the two road signs, one neighbor told me that he and his girlfriend heard something at 10:30 and a short time later, police arrived near...
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in center city, john rawlins, channel6 "action news." >> and with just 26 days until the pope comes to philadelphia, francis made history from the vatican today by connecting with people in three other united states cities. this is the pope's first ever virtual audience with americans. and abc's david muir moderate the the historic conversation via satellite with groups in los angeles chicago and m mccal len texas. it was a chance for the pope to connect with people in places he won't be able to visit during his first u.s.er to. dave muir anchors is special edition from the vatican. pope francis and the people airs tonight at 6:30 right here on 6abc. >>> and in connection to the pope's upcoming visit the academy of natural science has opened a new exhibit today. the clergy and the academy's collections features different artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries. some of those include animals, shells and insects that were collected by clergy of different religions who were also amateur scientists. the exhibit will run until the end of october. >>> and this reminder get updates on the
in center city, john rawlins, channel6 "action news." >> and with just 26 days until the pope comes to philadelphia, francis made history from the vatican today by connecting with people in three other united states cities. this is the pope's first ever virtual audience with americans. and abc's david muir moderate the the historic conversation via satellite with groups in los angeles chicago and m mccal len texas. it was a chance for the pope to connect with people in places he...
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lets get the latest from "action news" reporter, john rawlins. >> reporter: monica this is a developingut five minutes ago about 15 armed police officers wearing body armor entered a house four away from where this incident took place. they are expected to clarify a charge. jahlil goldsboro was taken into custody for discharging a firearm. >> it was just before tuberculosis 30 that police found a boy shot in the head, it was in this unit on it's 700 block of townsend place, and he was rushed to the hospital, family members told us -- >> he is still in critical condition. they wants to keep monitoring him, he is breathing on the tubes, they are breathing for him. >> beginning overnight into the daytime hours, investigators searched the surroundings and after
lets get the latest from "action news" reporter, john rawlins. >> reporter: monica this is a developingut five minutes ago about 15 armed police officers wearing body armor entered a house four away from where this incident took place. they are expected to clarify a charge. jahlil goldsboro was taken into custody for discharging a firearm. >> it was just before tuberculosis 30 that police found a boy shot in the head, it was in this unit on it's 700 block of townsend...
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john rawlins will have more coming up on "action news" at 6:00 and all updates for you online at 6abc.com. >>> a woman in a wheelchair died this morning when her house caught fire in chester county, it started at 4:45 a.m. on the 300 block of west main street in parks burg, they found the victim once they got inside. they say she was wheelchair bound in her 30s and have not yet told us her name. five cats and a dog also died. they had trouble fighting the fire because of hoarding conditions in the home. david henry will have more coming up on this story at 5:00. >>> a man is now charged with murdering his own mother in newcastle county last year, police announced the arrest of michael rivera, police say he killed 57-year-old wanita warner, that fire displaced 40 people and he is also charged with arson and is in custody on unrelated charges. >>> we now know the name of the woman murdered in wilmington and the shooting center her young daughter to the hospital. she was shot and killed yesterday afternoon in a house on the 400 block of west 7th street, her little 4-year-old daughter was als
john rawlins will have more coming up on "action news" at 6:00 and all updates for you online at 6abc.com. >>> a woman in a wheelchair died this morning when her house caught fire in chester county, it started at 4:45 a.m. on the 300 block of west main street in parks burg, they found the victim once they got inside. they say she was wheelchair bound in her 30s and have not yet told us her name. five cats and a dog also died. they had trouble fighting the fire because of...
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for more on what we know, we turn to john rawlins live at the scene. >> i'll tell you this stretch ofud town road is not pedestrian friendly, no sidewalks, no streetlights, no shoulder, you stick to the grass verge or walk in the lane of traffic, that is where the children were and the driver did not see them until it was too late. >> children laying all over the street, i thought it was two cars. >> cheryl o'neil was one of two neighbors that rushed to help heart broken about what they found. children tossed around like rag dolls. the children had been walking home from this nearby park. >> we see them walking up and down all the time. >> they live on a nearby farm? >> at the children's home grieving amily members were mourning. the 6-year-old along with his 18-year-old sister and -year-old cousin re main hospitalized. >> i would like to possibly start a go fund me, i'm sure they don't have insurance and probably hard working people, i don't know what i can offer. >> the crash is under investigation and according to police there was no drugs or alcohol. the children did not appear to
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john rawlins, channel 6 "action news." >> thank you. sounds like quite the journey for those that will partake that day. visit 6abc.com for complete details of the security perimeter and you can read the latest impact on septa service and see road closures ash the city during that weekend. to learn more about pope francis, "action news" is going to the place where he was born, jim gardner is reporting live all week from argentina, he will talk to people that know the pope and visit the places that form the pope's views on helping the poor. jim's reports begin on monday at 6:00 and 11:00. other news today we are seeing more incredible images from china after the incredible blast from tianjin. at least 12 firefighter are dead and hundreds of others are hurt. marcy gonzales is live. >> reporter: the blast was so big it could be seen from space and now china's president is promising a thorough and transparent investigation into yesterday's disaster. today hundreds of people hospitalized recovering after these massive explosions. one blast a
john rawlins, channel 6 "action news." >> thank you. sounds like quite the journey for those that will partake that day. visit 6abc.com for complete details of the security perimeter and you can read the latest impact on septa service and see road closures ash the city during that weekend. to learn more about pope francis, "action news" is going to the place where he was born, jim gardner is reporting live all week from argentina, he will talk to people that know the...
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john rawlins is live in center city with more on this, hi john. >> reporter: hi, as a -- sarah, be notd visit philly and welcome the pope. part of a concerted effort to
john rawlins is live in center city with more on this, hi john. >> reporter: hi, as a -- sarah, be notd visit philly and welcome the pope. part of a concerted effort to
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in conshohocken, john rawlins, channel6 "action news." >> and if you can get up-- you can get updatesthe pope's upcoming visit by following at 6abc pope on twitter. we're posting the latest news tips and pictures as we prepare for the arrival of pope francis in september. >>> other news at this hour, 205 young people dedicated themselves today to making sure that students have successful school year ahead. city year philadelphia hosted a pep rally to kick off its 18th year of serving students in philadelphia public schools. these mentors will work side by side with teachers to provide support to students who need some extra attention. the city year program aims to decrease the dropout rate. children in new castle delaware were treated to a special elephant event today. the youngsters first got to feed the apples to the pachyderms from the coal brothers circus. then the group watched as the animals were given their daily baths. with cameras in hand spectators snapped pictures as the elephants seemed to enjoy the show and the cool spray. hey, mom and dad! hey, kiddo! (dad) you caught us
in conshohocken, john rawlins, channel6 "action news." >> and if you can get up-- you can get updatesthe pope's upcoming visit by following at 6abc pope on twitter. we're posting the latest news tips and pictures as we prepare for the arrival of pope francis in september. >>> other news at this hour, 205 young people dedicated themselves today to making sure that students have successful school year ahead. city year philadelphia hosted a pep rally to kick off its 18th...
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live in conshohocken, john rawlins channel6 "action news." icia. >> so many roads and so many people coming to town. john, thank you. >>> we're also learning today just how the pope's presence will impact people in delaware. wilmington police gave us a list of all the roads they expect will be affected. some like mlk and wilmington boulevards will see extra traffic. others like rosa parks drive and south french street will be closed entirely. police say the closures will be in effect from friday the 25th through monday the 28th. see more about these closures online at 6abc.com. >>> and remember you can always get the latest on the plans for the papal visit with jury special twitter account. just follow at 6abc pope. >> from our delaware news room, three people went to the hospital today because of a chemical leak at a refinery. chopper six was over pbf energy in delaware city where it happened around noon. one of the three people who went to the hospital went through decontamination there. the leak was contained at about -- in about a half hou
live in conshohocken, john rawlins channel6 "action news." icia. >> so many roads and so many people coming to town. john, thank you. >>> we're also learning today just how the pope's presence will impact people in delaware. wilmington police gave us a list of all the roads they expect will be affected. some like mlk and wilmington boulevards will see extra traffic. others like rosa parks drive and south french street will be closed entirely. police say the closures...
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john rawlins has more on what you need to know before you hand over yore keels. >> reporter: you'll be out of town during the papal weekend why not rent your empty home. before committing to being a papal visit landlord. consider did you're a aren't does your landlord allow subleasing? many don't. chuck works for a firm that manages homes. he is looking for offerings in his buildings. when he does, he tells owners to cease and desist. one concern you think a couple is renting. they put air mattresses in the live room it creates problems. >> reporter: bad things can happen you are looking at at $75,000 to a canadian home instead of a couple a party bus pulse up. >> a strong rental agreement i would liken it to a vacation agreement. if you're renting in the poconos something similar with a security deposit for possible damage to the home. >> there should be a clause in the agreement that says i can use your security for x y and z. >> much more to come on "action news" saturday morning everyone knows the best deals can be found online, problem is kids try it on. i'll introduce you to a lo
john rawlins has more on what you need to know before you hand over yore keels. >> reporter: you'll be out of town during the papal weekend why not rent your empty home. before committing to being a papal visit landlord. consider did you're a aren't does your landlord allow subleasing? many don't. chuck works for a firm that manages homes. he is looking for offerings in his buildings. when he does, he tells owners to cease and desist. one concern you think a couple is renting. they put...
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live in center city, john rawlins channel6 "action news." >> john thanks very much. >>> "action news"ted update in one place on our web site. we've got information on street closures, transportation details, all the schedules for the world meeting of families and safety tips all of it on 6abc.com/pope. >> in other news, philadelphia police are investigating a double shooting. shopper 6hd was over the scene around 2:00 this afternoon in the city's kensington section. investigators say two people were found shot near the intersection of west huntingdon and north lawrence street. they were both taken to temple hospital for treatment. >>> chopper six was over the scene of this crash in northeast philadelphia. at least one car overturned coming to a rest with the driver's side door on the ground. this happened on academy road near president street. "action news" is waiting to get additional details as to what happened. the female driver was taken to aria torresdale hospital in stable condition. >> firefighters battled a row home fire in trenton early this morning. they found thick smoke an
live in center city, john rawlins channel6 "action news." >> john thanks very much. >>> "action news"ted update in one place on our web site. we've got information on street closures, transportation details, all the schedules for the world meeting of families and safety tips all of it on 6abc.com/pope. >> in other news, philadelphia police are investigating a double shooting. shopper 6hd was over the scene around 2:00 this afternoon in the city's...
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live at the airport, john rawlins channel6 "action news." sharrie. >> putting the best foot forward. john thank you. >>> be sure to visit 6abc.com for complete details of the updated security perimeters for when the pope comes to philadelphia. you can also see how the pope's visit is impacting new jersey transit and also septa service and see the maps of the area road closures around the city during the papal visit. >>> and to learn more about pope francis, "action news" is in his hometown. jim gardner just arrived in buenos aires argentina to talk with people and see the places that helped form the pope's views and his faith. you can watch jim's live reports all next week on "action news" at 6:00 and 11:00. you can also get update on the pope's upcoming visit by following at 6abc pope on twitter. we're posting the latest news tips and pictures as we prepare for the arrival of pope francis in september. >> in other news, a small earthquake rattled parts of central new jersey early this morning. the u.s. geological survey says the magnitude 2.
live at the airport, john rawlins channel6 "action news." sharrie. >> putting the best foot forward. john thank you. >>> be sure to visit 6abc.com for complete details of the updated security perimeters for when the pope comes to philadelphia. you can also see how the pope's visit is impacting new jersey transit and also septa service and see the maps of the area road closures around the city during the papal visit. >>> and to learn more about pope francis,...
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"action news" reporter john rawlins live in camden and new jersey transit officials stressed that those heading to philadelphia to see the pope must have a plan right? >> a plan at a number of levels, first of all if they thought they would jump in their car and go across the bridge, that is not going to happen, that area is reserved for charter buses only and if an individual comes in here they have to find another way in, they have to find someone to drop them off or the transit option and then the walk itself. >> this group set off on a 4.5 mile walk from camden across the bridge to the art museum and it took hours. >> i am relatively fit but i felt it and we are not done, this was part of the message that new jersey officials want people to ask themselves are they fit enough to make the walk. >> can i physically walk several miles, and return safely. >> those opting to set off via camden will find the bridge closed and no nearby parking, there is not enough parking spots in camden in this region to accommodate the people that want to go to the event. that is a fact. >> how many park
"action news" reporter john rawlins live in camden and new jersey transit officials stressed that those heading to philadelphia to see the pope must have a plan right? >> a plan at a number of levels, first of all if they thought they would jump in their car and go across the bridge, that is not going to happen, that area is reserved for charter buses only and if an individual comes in here they have to find another way in, they have to find someone to drop them off or the...
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fighting for his life in wilmington it happened just before 2:00 this morning on townsend place, john rawlinston with the very latest. >> reporter: hi sar remark we know that the little boy is in critical condition and that is all we do know at this points, the neighbors are polite but adamant they don't want to talk about the situation and police have little to say. it was shortly before 2:00 a.m. inside of a unit in townsend place, a 10-year-old boy was shot in the head, t
fighting for his life in wilmington it happened just before 2:00 this morning on townsend place, john rawlinston with the very latest. >> reporter: hi sar remark we know that the little boy is in critical condition and that is all we do know at this points, the neighbors are polite but adamant they don't want to talk about the situation and police have little to say. it was shortly before 2:00 a.m. inside of a unit in townsend place, a 10-year-old boy was shot in the head, t
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john rawlins, channel 6 "action news." >> the manager of a delaware cemetery and three employees areg charges tonight. for taking brass urns from burial sites and scraping them for cash. the urns went missing from the sharon hills memorial park in dover, delaware state police say that edge elmelvin and donald melvin sold the urns on several occasions. theft charges are still pending and police are trying to track down donald melvin. >>> police recruitment classes got an early start for a field trip to washington the group boarded buses bound for the holocaust memorial museum. the defamation league partners with the museum lessons of the holocaust. philadelphia has taken part in this program since #. which means he can keep up with his granddaughter at her wedding. when older pennsylvanians make the most of programs supported by the pennsylvania lottery, like prescription drug programs, we all benefit. learn more at palottery.com. the pennsylvania lottery benefits older pennsylvanians every day. >>> first of two open practices fun to see these guys on the field a great treat for fans
john rawlins, channel 6 "action news." >> the manager of a delaware cemetery and three employees areg charges tonight. for taking brass urns from burial sites and scraping them for cash. the urns went missing from the sharon hills memorial park in dover, delaware state police say that edge elmelvin and donald melvin sold the urns on several occasions. theft charges are still pending and police are trying to track down donald melvin. >>> police recruitment classes got an...
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"action news" reporter john rawlins is live at the airport to explain it all. l, i'll tell you, this is a story about first impressions. the thinking is many of the visitors come late september
"action news" reporter john rawlins is live at the airport to explain it all. l, i'll tell you, this is a story about first impressions. the thinking is many of the visitors come late september
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more on what's next for that embattled attorney general we turn now to "action news" reporter john rawlins norristown. john. >> reporter: hi, brian. well, the attorney general when she was here saturday afternoon to turn herself in and to be arraigned in norristown she was stoic and silent. now the word comes that she will break that silence wednesday at a news conference in harrisburg. kathleen kane matter, the attorney general under indictment but vowing to stay in the job. do people care? is it on their radar screen? on a scale of one to five, five being very interested,. >> right now i'm about a one. it's unfortunate that these political things happen but i would want to know more about it before i could really say whether it bothers me or not. >> reporter: in a decidely unscientific sample not a burning interest. >> to be honest, not really. if she's guilty, she should just resign. >> reporter: with kane to speak later this week public opinion could shift. for now the first democrat, the first woman ag who was swept into office maintains she is innocent but having the highest law enfo
more on what's next for that embattled attorney general we turn now to "action news" reporter john rawlins norristown. john. >> reporter: hi, brian. well, the attorney general when she was here saturday afternoon to turn herself in and to be arraigned in norristown she was stoic and silent. now the word comes that she will break that silence wednesday at a news conference in harrisburg. kathleen kane matter, the attorney general under indictment but vowing to stay in the job. do...
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montgomery county's top prosecutor just made the announcement in norristown and john rawlins is there with more details on the case against kane. >> reporter: well, crime and a coverup, that is the alligation it is alleged that the attorney general is at the center of a conspiracy and the attorney general was behind it. the case was announced by the da in the last hour. >> this team determined that attorney general, kathleen kane deviced a scheme to leak confidential information and secret grand jury materials direct books directly to political operatives in the hopes of embarrassing whom she believed made her look bad. >> she says it's a revenge plot because of bad press that embarrassed kane. >> these facts exposed by the evidence we gathered and in the attorney general's own word this is war. this was her war based on the evidence conducted without regard to the rules and without regard to the law and without regard to any collateral damage. >> reporter: a short time ago the attorney general released a statement that reads in part i am disappointed that the district attorney decide
montgomery county's top prosecutor just made the announcement in norristown and john rawlins is there with more details on the case against kane. >> reporter: well, crime and a coverup, that is the alligation it is alleged that the attorney general is at the center of a conspiracy and the attorney general was behind it. the case was announced by the da in the last hour. >> this team determined that attorney general, kathleen kane deviced a scheme to leak confidential information and...
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fighting for his life in wilmington it happened just before 2:00 this morning on townsend place, john rawlins live in wilmington with the very latest. >> reporter: hi sar remark we know that the little boy is in critical condition and that is all we do know at this points, the neighbors are polite but adamant they don't want to talk about the situation and police have little to say. it was shortly before 2:00 a.m. inside of a unit in townsend place, a 10-year-old boy was shot in the head, the child was rushed to dupont hospital and authorities searched the home and a nearby nissan maxima. police said little about the circumstances surrounding the shooting and initially they had not found a weapon. the mother and boy moved in earlier this year and koubs ill woman came to the scene today to see if she could contact the family of the little boy. >> there is no safe place anywhere, they cannot go out and play and not even in their own homes. i keep talking about how are these guns getting into their hands? >> the councilwoman there was touching on the recent gun violence here in wilmington, since
fighting for his life in wilmington it happened just before 2:00 this morning on townsend place, john rawlins live in wilmington with the very latest. >> reporter: hi sar remark we know that the little boy is in critical condition and that is all we do know at this points, the neighbors are polite but adamant they don't want to talk about the situation and police have little to say. it was shortly before 2:00 a.m. inside of a unit in townsend place, a 10-year-old boy was shot in the head,...
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in west chester, john rawlins, channel6 "action news." >> police in bucks county are trying to figure out what caused a driver to crash through an office building this morning. the accident happened at about 9:15 on easton road in warrington township. the car slammed about halfway through the old barnett building. the driver was taken to doylestown hospital with unknown injuries. inspectors did a safety check of the building and advised the owner that it would need to be repaired to maintain operation there is. >>> septa is giving more people a chance to buy special passes for the upcoming papal visit next month. one day regional rail tickets are now available for in person sales at select stations. the passes will be required for regional rail travel when the pope is here on september 26th and 27th. you can find all of the details on 6abc.com. >>> "action news" has been in argentina all week long gathering stories about pope francis' hometown of buenos aires. tonight jim gardner exposes -- explores gay rights and the catholic faith. >> the issues of homo sexuality gay marriage and ga
in west chester, john rawlins, channel6 "action news." >> police in bucks county are trying to figure out what caused a driver to crash through an office building this morning. the accident happened at about 9:15 on easton road in warrington township. the car slammed about halfway through the old barnett building. the driver was taken to doylestown hospital with unknown injuries. inspectors did a safety check of the building and advised the owner that it would need to be...
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john rawlins live in the langhorne neighborhood where this happened last night. >> reporter: hi sharrie, this is a puzzling incident for sure, this is not the case where the suspect had a long history of troubled or violent behavior but quite the opposite, some that know him think he snapped but they don't know why. >> last night inside of his own home, allen goodrich, a retired neshaminy school teacher was killed. >> he was arraigned at midnight, charged was his 26-year-old son eli, it was their mother june that said the stabbing was intentional. she heard eli tell allen, you are not going to control my mind anymore and i have to kill you, he told his mother i love you and heard her husband say from a nearby room, you are going to kill me and june goodrich when into the room and she observed allen with a sword protruding from his stomach and he said don't worry mom it's a fake sword it collapses. he pulled the sword from him and june saw the scored covered in blood, june who has been critically ill was transferred to the hospital. eli is due to be married this month, neighbors knew him
john rawlins live in the langhorne neighborhood where this happened last night. >> reporter: hi sharrie, this is a puzzling incident for sure, this is not the case where the suspect had a long history of troubled or violent behavior but quite the opposite, some that know him think he snapped but they don't know why. >> last night inside of his own home, allen goodrich, a retired neshaminy school teacher was killed. >> he was arraigned at midnight, charged was his 26-year-old...
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john rawlins is live with new information.s live in center city and mayor michael nutter unveiled new maps that unveiled secure zones and fences. >> reporter: mayor nutter is urging everyone to get into the spirit of this once in a lifetime event and that may not work for the people that live in the city given the pedestrians that live in the city today. the maps spell it out. starting thursday, september 24th, security fencing go up on the red outlines here from city hall to the art museum along the parkway ain large area around independence mall, those areas are open to pedestrians only and they have to go through metal detecters to get inside and the black line is a security zone and no vehicles are allowed inside of that boundary, all vehicles will have to be removed from the streets by friday nights. >> parking garages and folks
john rawlins is live with new information.s live in center city and mayor michael nutter unveiled new maps that unveiled secure zones and fences. >> reporter: mayor nutter is urging everyone to get into the spirit of this once in a lifetime event and that may not work for the people that live in the city given the pedestrians that live in the city today. the maps spell it out. starting thursday, september 24th, security fencing go up on the red outlines here from city hall to the art...
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john rawlins has the details. >> reporter: there is a 40 some page presentment, it does not paint a goodescribed as being vindictive and thin skinned, it is alleged that she broke the law to attack and discredit a foe. >> this is a sad day for the citizens of pennsylvania. >> they laid out the allegations of crime. alleged to have secretly leaked grand jury information retribution of embarrassing rivals. >> to harm former prosecutors whom she believed, whom she believed made her look bad. >> frank fina, who left as kane took office. fuhrman says after the leak kane tries to cover up the l
john rawlins has the details. >> reporter: there is a 40 some page presentment, it does not paint a goodescribed as being vindictive and thin skinned, it is alleged that she broke the law to attack and discredit a foe. >> this is a sad day for the citizens of pennsylvania. >> they laid out the allegations of crime. alleged to have secretly leaked grand jury information retribution of embarrassing rivals. >> to harm former prosecutors whom she believed, whom she believed...
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john rawlins joins us live now from pomona. >> reporter: hi rick, it's an incredible story this started out as an overnight fishing trip for a man from williamstown and ended with a major assist from the coast guard. >> damion sexton and his wife robin and two sons today glad to be alive he fought for four hours to stay that way. 10:00 he was swept overboard in the dark atlantic 10 miles from cape may he fell from his fishing boat the sea robin that roared away from him at 25 miles per hour. >> the boat deputy stop because he didn't know how to stop it he. >> he is a friend michael, he managed to make a critical may day call. >> and sexton goes into survival mode it's miles away before it slows and stops. >> i'm thinking i could die it would be easy to die if i don't give 110% the may day brings a chopper and boat from the coast guard and a freighter to assist. sexton is a tiny needle in a large haystack, amazingly after miles of swimming and drifting in the dark the coast guard finds sexton and makes contact. >> he hears me scream and throws me a life jacket and the rope was under the
john rawlins joins us live now from pomona. >> reporter: hi rick, it's an incredible story this started out as an overnight fishing trip for a man from williamstown and ended with a major assist from the coast guard. >> damion sexton and his wife robin and two sons today glad to be alive he fought for four hours to stay that way. 10:00 he was swept overboard in the dark atlantic 10 miles from cape may he fell from his fishing boat the sea robin that roared away from him at 25 miles...
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john rawlins has information to rent before you do it. >> reporter: before committing online before papalt landlord. scr if -- consider if you're a aren't does your landlord allow subleasing, many don't. chuck manages homes close to the art museum. he is looking for offerings in his building. when he does, he tells owners to cease and desist because it violates rental rules. you think a couple is renting. >> they pull out air mattresses and put them in the living room. >> reporter: bad things happen, i wouldn't you're looking at $75,000 to a canadian home that was allegedly rented to a couple, but instead a party bus pulls up. >> a strong rental agreement i would liken it to some kind of vacation agreement. if you're renting in the poconos, something similar. >> reporter: with a security deposit for possible damage to the home. >> there should be a process in the rental agreement that says i can use your security if x y z occurs. employer grand rapids channel 6 "action news." >>> for updates on the pope's visit follow our twitter handling at 6abc pope. >>> theriswald family is back with a
john rawlins has information to rent before you do it. >> reporter: before committing online before papalt landlord. scr if -- consider if you're a aren't does your landlord allow subleasing, many don't. chuck manages homes close to the art museum. he is looking for offerings in his building. when he does, he tells owners to cease and desist because it violates rental rules. you think a couple is renting. >> they pull out air mattresses and put them in the living room. >>...
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live in norristown john rawlins, channel 6 "action news." >> "action news" coverage of this big story continues online, can you see the list of charges against kane, the full statement from governor wolf and the history of this investigation, just head no 6abc.com. >> breaking news from delaware county officials just confirmed that a body found in darby creek is that of an 11-year-old boy that went missing on monday. police say that laquan lattimore drowned and they do not believe there was foul play. marine units recovered his body yesterday. >>> police are looking for a man that allegedly assaulted a woman in the queens village yesterday. you can see the victim running down passyunk avenue, with the suspect chasing her investigators say that he assaulted the woman and pushed her over and ran off with her cell phone anyone that recognizes this man should contact philadelphia police. >>> plans to shut down traffic in and out of philadelphia in september is having a big impact on a whole lot of people visitors workers and residents have to find alternate routes especially if the ben fr
live in norristown john rawlins, channel 6 "action news." >> "action news" coverage of this big story continues online, can you see the list of charges against kane, the full statement from governor wolf and the history of this investigation, just head no 6abc.com. >> breaking news from delaware county officials just confirmed that a body found in darby creek is that of an 11-year-old boy that went missing on monday. police say that laquan lattimore drowned and...
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. >> reporter: that was john rawlins reporting from chester county. in other news we're following breaking news out of our delaware news room right now where firefighters just put out huge flames at an oil refinery in delaware city. a spokesperson for that refinery on wrangle hill road said there was a problem with the processing unit around noon today. by 1 o'clock they had to call firefighters in to help. all of the employees got out safely and the fire was just put und investors showing concern we're being told over the slowing chinese economy. apple stock which depends heavily on demand from china fell more than 4 percent today. >>> time now for the accuweather forecast. >> it is friday. so let's do it and we head outside to meteorologist cecily tynan who is in for adam joseph. happy friday. >> hi rick and sharrie. what a gorgeous friday it is. the cold front that brought us flooding rains last note swept out the oppressive humidity and cooled us down a little bit. 87 degrees currently in philadelphia. in allentown 83. reading 82. wilmington 86. t
. >> reporter: that was john rawlins reporting from chester county. in other news we're following breaking news out of our delaware news room right now where firefighters just put out huge flames at an oil refinery in delaware city. a spokesperson for that refinery on wrangle hill road said there was a problem with the processing unit around noon today. by 1 o'clock they had to call firefighters in to help. all of the employees got out safely and the fire was just put und investors...