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we'll go live to nbc 10's mitch blocker with the procession of the officer's body. that's coming up in about ten minutes. >>> the first another developing story we are following, a philadelphia police officer charged with man slaughter for speeding and triggering a deadly crash. only nbc 10 has this exclusive video of adam soto surrendering today. investigators say he was driving up to 90 miles per hour when he crashed into a man. nbc 10's deanna duranty is joining us live. investigators say two officers were speeding, but only one is charged. >> yes. and within the last 30 minutes, that officer who was charged, adam soto, his mugshot was released. that is him as he was working for the philadelphia police department wearing a police uniform in that picture that they have supplied to us. now, between, investigators say that he is being processed and he is no longer a member of the philadelphia police department. carrying his protective vest and police-issue gear,ed am soto turns himself into philadelphia police internal affairs. it was his car that slammed into 50-ye
we'll go live to nbc 10's mitch blocker with the procession of the officer's body. that's coming up in about ten minutes. >>> the first another developing story we are following, a philadelphia police officer charged with man slaughter for speeding and triggering a deadly crash. only nbc 10 has this exclusive video of adam soto surrendering today. investigators say he was driving up to 90 miles per hour when he crashed into a man. nbc 10's deanna duranty is joining us live....
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that new information tonight from federal immigration officials, and nbc 10 investigators mitch blocker looking into how philadelphia checks the backgrounds of volunteer whose work at parks and rec centers, live at south philly at the rec center where the suspect coached. what have you learned today? >> reporter: jim, this where the suspect, francisco contreras met his victim, as young as 14 when they game a sexual relationship. in the past few hours we've confirmed with customs officials he was in the country illegally and led to questions how he passed the background check in order to work with kids. this 39-year-old soccer coach is in jail tonight held on $750,000 bail. police say he lured one of his 14-year-old players into a sexual relationship, and then fathered a child with her. police don't know if she's the only victim. >> there is potential. he did have access to other children. >> reporter: according to the kenney administration the city does background checks on volunteer coaches. a city spokesperson said as of april 11th, 485 volunteers cleared to work at city park and rec
that new information tonight from federal immigration officials, and nbc 10 investigators mitch blocker looking into how philadelphia checks the backgrounds of volunteer whose work at parks and rec centers, live at south philly at the rec center where the suspect coached. what have you learned today? >> reporter: jim, this where the suspect, francisco contreras met his victim, as young as 14 when they game a sexual relationship. in the past few hours we've confirmed with customs officials...
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mitch blocker has been following this issue since the amtrak crash back in 2015. >> that is the train safety technology that's designed to slow a speeding train. but federal regulators latest reports show some will not be able to pick up the signal to slow down. 11 months later amtrak killed two maintenance workers. >> george hartman encouraged to get on their engine. amtrak is set to meet the 2018 federally mandated deadline for positive train control installation. federal records show 95% of amtrak's locomotives are e equipped. the same records show 100% of locate motives and none of new jersey transit's can detect the train slowing technology. >> it we have to be equipped by the mandate, you have to be equip by the mandate. >> reporter: another problem is some rail systems may not be compatible. federal funding is also an issue. there isn't enough to test each system by the 2018 deadline. now the nbc 10 investigators first revealed how krit call positive train control can be for railway safety. we discover ed it missing on track or 188 derailed in may of 2015. the southbound conclu
mitch blocker has been following this issue since the amtrak crash back in 2015. >> that is the train safety technology that's designed to slow a speeding train. but federal regulators latest reports show some will not be able to pick up the signal to slow down. 11 months later amtrak killed two maintenance workers. >> george hartman encouraged to get on their engine. amtrak is set to meet the 2018 federally mandated deadline for positive train control installation. federal records...
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for the investigate i'm mitch blocker, nbc 10 news. >> thanks for that. >>> drexel university launching new scholarship fund in honor of a man hit and killed by a driver while he was riding his bike. the moore foundation hosts a memorial service and scholarship luncheon next month. the foundation raises money for young african-american students to attend the school's college of engineering. morris graduated from that school before hit and killed riding his bike. the drive hear not been caught. >>> look at this. just days before easter, a north jersey church collapsed leaving piles of debris scattered over church pews. st. anthony in passaic. church members noticed the ceiling actually sag last week. thankfully, no one wa inside at the time. church leaders say they will rebuild. >> we cry. it was tears. like i said, i'm not going to give up, and we will continue forward. >> masses held across the street inside a gymnasium to accommodate the holiday crowds this weekend. ♪ >>> in university city, warshipers gathered at the philadelphia episcopal cathedral for a good friday service this aft
for the investigate i'm mitch blocker, nbc 10 news. >> thanks for that. >>> drexel university launching new scholarship fund in honor of a man hit and killed by a driver while he was riding his bike. the moore foundation hosts a memorial service and scholarship luncheon next month. the foundation raises money for young african-american students to attend the school's college of engineering. morris graduated from that school before hit and killed riding his bike. the drive hear...
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mitch blocker live for us once again in skyforce10. we still see police there on the ground investigating. >> reporter: still an active scene here on styles street in north philly. reports of three people shot. fire and recue crews not on the scene yet. police do confirm they are investigating a shooting as you said. this is right next to temple's campus. we've seen both philadelphia and temple police on the scene investigating. drew smith our drew smith is headed on the ground and we'll have the latest for you as it develops. that's the latest from skyforce10. >> moving down to some other stories we're following county by county at 4:00 in mercer county two correctionals officers are charged with assaulting an inmate. it happened almost a year ago. they're accused of punching the inmate and kicking him when he fell to the ground. the second officer allegedly witness that assault and did not stop it. lehigh valley allentown's pothole hotline is open for business. the streets department will need an address and leave a call back number
mitch blocker live for us once again in skyforce10. we still see police there on the ground investigating. >> reporter: still an active scene here on styles street in north philly. reports of three people shot. fire and recue crews not on the scene yet. police do confirm they are investigating a shooting as you said. this is right next to temple's campus. we've seen both philadelphia and temple police on the scene investigating. drew smith our drew smith is headed on the ground and we'll...
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for the investigate mitch blocker, nbc news news. >>> nbc 10 learned of this worker's undocumented status at the same time the trump administration took new aim at philadelphia sanctuary city policy. we have more on the new threat from the white house today. how it could put federal funds for the city in jeopardy. that's ahead at 4:30. >>> meantime, breaking news out of burlington county. skyforce 10 over the scene of a fire at this hotel on route 130. you see firefighters got this under control. got it under control about ten minutes ago but there's a lot of damage there to this structure. and we have no word right now of any injuries. >>> a cool morning across our area. university avenue, people had umbrellas handy trying to shield themselves from the showers. a live look at first alert radar. we could see more showers passing through parts of our area tonight. a live look at statistics's bank part. the phillies eight home taking on the atlanta braves and we're hoping the rain will hold off. >> and nbc 10 first alert meteorologist is tracking what you can expect for your friday night yo
for the investigate mitch blocker, nbc news news. >>> nbc 10 learned of this worker's undocumented status at the same time the trump administration took new aim at philadelphia sanctuary city policy. we have more on the new threat from the white house today. how it could put federal funds for the city in jeopardy. that's ahead at 4:30. >>> meantime, breaking news out of burlington county. skyforce 10 over the scene of a fire at this hotel on route 130. you see firefighters got...
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. >> now live to nbc 10's mitch blocker in newark where that.trooper was taken. >> what are you hearing about the trooper's condition right now? >> at this point, we are standing by for the delaware state police to have a news conference to update the media about that trooper's condition. wanted to show you some of the video from sky 4's 10 in the last hour or so to give you an idea of the scene, the police presence, the delaware state police vehicle surrounding the hospital and other vehicles that we saw in and out of the property from multiple police agencies throughout this state. the governor's office, they confirmed that he is at the hospital to send thoughts and prayers to the trooper's family. now, we still do not have information about the trooper's condition. again, we are awaiting a press conference which we will, of course, carry live right here on nbc 10 at 4:30. that is when the delaware state police plan to release new information about this shooting. >> mitch, we'll wait for that news korns and stay with nbc 10 for live updates on this.developing story. to get breaking ne
. >> now live to nbc 10's mitch blocker in newark where that.trooper was taken. >> what are you hearing about the trooper's condition right now? >> at this point, we are standing by for the delaware state police to have a news conference to update the media about that trooper's condition. wanted to show you some of the video from sky 4's 10 in the last hour or so to give you an idea of the scene, the police presence, the delaware state police vehicle surrounding the hospital...