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tom roussey reports. tom: he was the heart of the family. 25 days after he was murdered, family who gathered from as far away as guyana and london have no answers. >>. we would like some answers tom: they hope that answers are coming. prince george's county police arrested a man in dundalk. they also put out surveillance vide entered farley's college park to building in march. the other men are still on the loose. the police hope that someone can tell them who they are. >> find the whereabouts of these murderers and bring them to the justice system. that the mence say knew farley and came to rob him, but why they decided to shoot this eleanor high school grad and father of a 10-year-old, his family has no idea. >> is a tragic loss, and i have no reason why it happened. tom: tom roussey, abc 7 news. tonight, the federal protective service employee accused of shooting and killing pleadis expected to guilty to the charges against him. as part of the plea deal he will serve life in prison without parole. he i
tom roussey reports. tom: he was the heart of the family. 25 days after he was murdered, family who gathered from as far away as guyana and london have no answers. >>. we would like some answers tom: they hope that answers are coming. prince george's county police arrested a man in dundalk. they also put out surveillance vide entered farley's college park to building in march. the other men are still on the loose. the police hope that someone can tell them who they are. >> find the...
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tom roussey, abc 7 news. nancy: tom, thank you. newsroom,ust into the a new ball redefining sexual assault in maryland. people will no longer have to prove they were attacked to show that a crime was happening. this changes the state's legal definition of rape. a hospital in texas is where former president president george h w bush was admitted this evening as a precaution due to a mild case of pneumonia. the 92-year-old is said to be in good spirits. federal grand jury in alex owners of the fairfax gamy center for obstruction of justice. -- gaming center for instruction of justice. they say that two men lied to fbi agents to protect a friend. that friend will spend eight years in prison for attempting to join isis. in fresno, california, three people shot to death outside of a catholic charities building. the gun man was shouting in arabic at the time and told the police that he hated white people. investigators say that this was a hate crime. the man arrested was also accused of killing a motel security guard last week. andthan:
tom roussey, abc 7 news. nancy: tom, thank you. newsroom,ust into the a new ball redefining sexual assault in maryland. people will no longer have to prove they were attacked to show that a crime was happening. this changes the state's legal definition of rape. a hospital in texas is where former president president george h w bush was admitted this evening as a precaution due to a mild case of pneumonia. the 92-year-old is said to be in good spirits. federal grand jury in alex owners of the...
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tom roussey has the changes. tom? it is a fairly good distance now you have to stay back from where you used to go. in the past, you could go up to the black fence, even put your camera through to get an am instructing -- to get an unobstructed shot, but no more. >> i was here about two years ago. i was able to get right to the fence. tom: from now on, this is how it will be. the sidewalk next to the black fence is closed. visitors have to stay behind this barrier. although the secre says the move will not "obstruct or hinder picture taking" -- >> now you have this concrete barrier in front of you. you have to crop it out of the shop. >> for this being the people's house, i think we should be able to get as close as possible. tom: the idea is similar to other barriers already in place on the north side. the secret service is changing the south side to help stop fence jumpers, who have become a big problem during the obama and now trump administrations. in september 2014, one jumper made it into the white house. >> thi
tom roussey has the changes. tom? it is a fairly good distance now you have to stay back from where you used to go. in the past, you could go up to the black fence, even put your camera through to get an am instructing -- to get an unobstructed shot, but no more. >> i was here about two years ago. i was able to get right to the fence. tom: from now on, this is how it will be. the sidewalk next to the black fence is closed. visitors have to stay behind this barrier. although the secre says...
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tom roussey is live on the mall. tom: isistmas -- tio park christmas. it has long been free to park here, the only restriction you are only allowed to stay for three hours, but that changes. as long as people a been driving cars to the national mall, parking has been free. june 12, it will be two dollars per hour 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. seven days a week. and it's not just along the national mall. you will also be charged on the nearby streets and parking lots. service system will be pay station similar to this that accept credit cards. drivers are not wild about this. great thingthe about this part of the area, everything is free. you have the best of all possible worlds. tom: says the money will make the mall a better place to visit. the first thing it will be used for is to pay for the d.c. circulator bus national mall route. >> been it proceeds will stay right here on the national mall. proceeds will stay right here on the national mall. tom: the national park service says this may encourage people to use metro and other mass transit and bike share come
tom roussey is live on the mall. tom: isistmas -- tio park christmas. it has long been free to park here, the only restriction you are only allowed to stay for three hours, but that changes. as long as people a been driving cars to the national mall, parking has been free. june 12, it will be two dollars per hour 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. seven days a week. and it's not just along the national mall. you will also be charged on the nearby streets and parking lots. service system will be pay station...
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tom roussey has the latest. thatthe damage estimate you just gave makes it the most expensive fire in the history of prince george's county, and even now, well over 12 hours after the fire department got here, they are still throwing water on this thing and they plan to do so all night long and into the morning. on one of thell largest fires in prince george's county history, many fire crews remain. throughout the day, more than 200 firefighters from prince george's plus d.c. and surrounding counties fought it. a state property record search shows that wood partners brought this property for $3 million in 2015. it mixed-use project with hundreds of apartments. >> people were about ready to move in about mid-may. >> it's suffocating. tom: the smoke led to the evacuation of seniors living in spellman house next door. >> you could smell it on campus. in a rare move, the university of maryland canceled classes in the afternoon. from thed smell it third floor of my apartment building on campus, a mile away. building
tom roussey has the latest. thatthe damage estimate you just gave makes it the most expensive fire in the history of prince george's county, and even now, well over 12 hours after the fire department got here, they are still throwing water on this thing and they plan to do so all night long and into the morning. on one of thell largest fires in prince george's county history, many fire crews remain. throughout the day, more than 200 firefighters from prince george's plus d.c. and surrounding...
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tom roussey is live at commerce plaza in springfield. tom, what's the latest? therene year ago today, was a giant dumpster in the spot behind me, where this rape allegedly happened. this may look like a desolate area, but you have busy amherst avenue over there and it happened within sight of that apartment complex. >> that car had some unique markings. tom: when the rape and a robbery happened a year ago, the police had high hopes of solving it. they had surveillance of not just the suspect but his car also, which was red with a distinct gray patch on the door. but 3 little to go on. >> at this point we are asking the community to help us. tom: the woman was walking to work behind a plaza at 6 a.m. wednesday, march 30, 2016. the police believe this man dragged her into the dumpster, robbed, and sexually assaulted her. fairfax county police say they are mike giving up. tonight, they handed out flyers at the shopping center and a nearby apartment, lex. -- at a nearby apartment complex. >> he is a criminal and he has done great harm to someone. tom: this is the f
tom roussey is live at commerce plaza in springfield. tom, what's the latest? therene year ago today, was a giant dumpster in the spot behind me, where this rape allegedly happened. this may look like a desolate area, but you have busy amherst avenue over there and it happened within sight of that apartment complex. >> that car had some unique markings. tom: when the rape and a robbery happened a year ago, the police had high hopes of solving it. they had surveillance of not just the...
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tom roussey is live with the investigation happening now. tom? tom: alison, xanax is supposed to be taken for anxiety, but teenagers are using it to try to get high, which apparently happened at riverbend middle school and another school just m street. >> am i concerned as a parent? . yes, i'm concerned schools, one day, nine students, all with the drinks believed to contain xanax. >> i don't know what is going on. tom: the loudoun county sheriff's office believes they shared a xanax-laced drinkn the school said after finding out, registered nurse determined the kids were ok. the sheriff's department said they were then sent home with a parent. >> it scares me it is happening at younger and younger ages. the police department is investigating a possible connection with what happened hours later down the street at potomac falls high. a student acting weirdly had apparently drank a xanax mixture. parents say this is a reminder. not the first time i've talked to him, but it was a good opportunity to reemphasize the danger of drugs. these kidsately,
tom roussey is live with the investigation happening now. tom? tom: alison, xanax is supposed to be taken for anxiety, but teenagers are using it to try to get high, which apparently happened at riverbend middle school and another school just m street. >> am i concerned as a parent? . yes, i'm concerned schools, one day, nine students, all with the drinks believed to contain xanax. >> i don't know what is going on. tom: the loudoun county sheriff's office believes they shared a...
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live in howard county, tom roussey, abc 7 news. alison: tom, thank you. the 7 on your side i-team has been digging deeper into the wicomico county detention center. in 2007, the u.s. department of justice cited issues, saying they were understaffed and the medical program needed help. in 2008, an inmate walked away from the facility transport van. four inmates have walked away during community service in the past years. jonathan: we posed the question to the director, how could a prisoner get out of all of these restraints and walk away. the response, be the first to know when there is a break in this case by signing up for text alerts at wjla.com/text. developing right now, north korea's second ballistic missile test went up and failed. the missile exploded seconds after lifting off. in a tweet, president obama accused north korea of disrespecting china's wishes with the test. the secretary of state called andtougher sections suggested that the world act if north korea did not stop its nuclear weapons program. steve: the first forecast from stormwatch 7,
live in howard county, tom roussey, abc 7 news. alison: tom, thank you. the 7 on your side i-team has been digging deeper into the wicomico county detention center. in 2007, the u.s. department of justice cited issues, saying they were understaffed and the medical program needed help. in 2008, an inmate walked away from the facility transport van. four inmates have walked away during community service in the past years. jonathan: we posed the question to the director, how could a prisoner get...
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tom roussey has more. " a man accused of raping a woman near a busy road in silver spring is being held raping a woman near a busy road in silver spring is being held the incident happened wednesday.. in the middle of the afternoon. police say a 32-year-old woman was walking along castle boulevard when antonio devon kamara tried to talk to her. detectives say he pushed her into the woods, raped her, robbed her, and threatened to kill her if she screamed. the suspect took off, and the victim someone who called for help. police arrested kamara shortly afterward. he's charged with rape, kidnapping, assault, and robbery. toyota is recalling 228-thousand tacomas over an issue that could force drivers to lose control of their vehicles. the recall applies to certain 2016 and 2017 models. the issue involves a set of gears that power the rear wheels, which could leak oil. toyota hasn't said if there are reports of injuries. but it's already sending notices in the mail to affected customers. we've been watching an eagle nest near manassas airport. now there are two eaglets in that nest - and you
tom roussey has more. " a man accused of raping a woman near a busy road in silver spring is being held raping a woman near a busy road in silver spring is being held the incident happened wednesday.. in the middle of the afternoon. police say a 32-year-old woman was walking along castle boulevard when antonio devon kamara tried to talk to her. detectives say he pushed her into the woods, raped her, robbed her, and threatened to kill her if she screamed. the suspect took off, and the...
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tom roussey has more. meanwhile-- a man arrested for flyi near that fire! police say trevon miller flew his private drone right into the direct path of a police helicopter. they had to take special action to prevent a crash. miller is charged with interfering with a police response- and reckless endangerment. breaking overnight - a fire turns into a death investigation. sam sweeney is at the live desk. larry as we come on the air this morning, we are learning that the prince william county homicide unit is now involved in this case. it started as an apartment fire on sherbroooke circle in woodbridge. thats just off of old bridge road. when firefigters made their way inside the adult man unconcious on the floor. he was pronounced dead shortly later. all of this unfolded just after 1130 last night. police still have not identifed how the man died who or he was. once we get that, well pass it along. both the prince william county homicide unit and fire marshals' office are involved. . we have a crew headed to the scene and will bring you more as we get it. a s
tom roussey has more. meanwhile-- a man arrested for flyi near that fire! police say trevon miller flew his private drone right into the direct path of a police helicopter. they had to take special action to prevent a crash. miller is charged with interfering with a police response- and reckless endangerment. breaking overnight - a fire turns into a death investigation. sam sweeney is at the live desk. larry as we come on the air this morning, we are learning that the prince william county...
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live in silver spring, tom roussey, abc 7 news. developments after a prayer and urgent meeting on white house grounds. all 100 senators invited to be briefed about north korea. hearingwe have been about simmering tensions. the question tonight, what happens next? tim barber has the very latest. tim? tim: the senators were brought right down pennsylvania avenue, right executive building, where tension is starting to melt with north korea. an unusual move during an unsettling time. the trump administration brought 100 senators to brief them on the unpredictable north korean regime. few details, but we know that an antimissile defense system has been set up 155 southwest of seoul, south korea. >> it is the hope of congress military action does not prove necessary. tim: top officials were at the meeting, including secretary of state rex tillerson and senator james mattis. >> we are confronting a very real threat. some south koreans are protesting united states actions could make them more vulnerable. setting up the defense system also
live in silver spring, tom roussey, abc 7 news. developments after a prayer and urgent meeting on white house grounds. all 100 senators invited to be briefed about north korea. hearingwe have been about simmering tensions. the question tonight, what happens next? tim barber has the very latest. tim? tim: the senators were brought right down pennsylvania avenue, right executive building, where tension is starting to melt with north korea. an unusual move during an unsettling time. the trump...
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tom roussey, abc 7 news. nancy: and this is rock creek, stranded in high water. there was a big effort to bring them to safety. stay connected with the stormwatch 7 team when there is rain on the radar, following us on facebook, twitter, wjla.com, and by using our stormwatch app. video into the newsroom, a semi truck driver able to escape after his truck flipped over in floodwaters in oklahoma. no injuries reported, but a big cleanup is ahead. from: breaking news fairfax county, the police on the scene of a shooting at a shopping center in lorton. sky track 7 flying over the scene on gunston road. the injuries are not life-threatening. 11:00, a middle school teacher arrested for being drunk in her classroom. nancy: somebody tipped off the police at sterling middle school. kevin lewis spoke what did he have to say? kevin: he said that megan debo had long dreamed of becoming a public school teacher. as for alcohol, he said his enjoys visiting wineries but not overindulging. >> it caught me by surprise. , a sixth gradebo teacher at sterling middle school, arrested f
tom roussey, abc 7 news. nancy: and this is rock creek, stranded in high water. there was a big effort to bring them to safety. stay connected with the stormwatch 7 team when there is rain on the radar, following us on facebook, twitter, wjla.com, and by using our stormwatch app. video into the newsroom, a semi truck driver able to escape after his truck flipped over in floodwaters in oklahoma. no injuries reported, but a big cleanup is ahead. from: breaking news fairfax county, the police on...
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live in loudoun county, tom roussey, abc 7 news. alison: 7 on your side with a health alert, growing concern over a deadly superbug. the cdc calls this a serious global health read because it is resistant to all three major medications that are supposed to treat it. in sixave been 61 cases states since 2013, but 60% of the people infected around the a hospital bed and months on the skin, so doctors say that handwashing is key to keeping it away. jonathan: care for thousands of veterans is changing. the president's order focuses on increasing accountability at the v.a., creating an office for that task. today the v.a. secretary introduced a task force to target fraud, waste, and abuse. alison: environment the outsiders stop traffic of the trump international hotel in downtown washington. shot this video, protesters blocking pennsylvania avenue with a native american dance. this is an advance of saturday's people climb up -- people's climate watch. ckingsay that forakk endangers lives in the environment. damage estimate of $40 million
live in loudoun county, tom roussey, abc 7 news. alison: 7 on your side with a health alert, growing concern over a deadly superbug. the cdc calls this a serious global health read because it is resistant to all three major medications that are supposed to treat it. in sixave been 61 cases states since 2013, but 60% of the people infected around the a hospital bed and months on the skin, so doctors say that handwashing is key to keeping it away. jonathan: care for thousands of veterans is...