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Arrest Made in Kidnapping, Sexual Assault of Girl: An arrest has been made in the abduction and sexual assault of a 4-year-old girl in Delaware. New Castle County Police will announce an arrest in the case during a news conference Monday afternoon, according to NBC10's Tim Furlong. They have not yet revealed the identity of the suspect in custody. The child was kidnapped while playing with friends in the Plum Run neighborhood of Pike Creek on April 6, witnesses said. Witnesses described her abductor as a white man with dark hair and driving a dark sedan with tinted windows. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on the 4800 block of Sugar Plum Court. She was approached by the suspect and taken to his car. The two then sped off, causing several children to scream. A woman heard the cries and called officials. Police found the young girl two hours later in a nearby park wearing little clothing. She was taken to a local hospital where investigators discovered signs of sexual assault. She was treated and released with non-life threatening injuries. While the community remains on edge, residents say news of an arrest a month later gives them hope that the child and her family will have a chance at justice.
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Tens of Thousands Race in Broad Street Run: Dominic Korir and Askale Merachi were the men's and women's winners of Sunday's 38th Broad Street Run in Philadelphia. Korir finished the 10-mile course with an unofficial time of 47 minutes and 38 seconds, in a photo finish with Philip Mburu, who crossed the finish line a second later. Merachi finished the course with an unofficial time of 53:49, coming in 19 seconds ahead of Serena Burka. Tens of thousands of runners took part in the annual event, including members of the NBC10 team.
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Ousted Deputy Attorney General Testifying on Russia, Flynn: Revelations earlier this year that former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn was not telling the truth about his conversations with a Russian ambassador were concerning, Republican Senator Roy Blunt, a member of the Senate's Select Committee on Intelligence, acknowledged Sunday. "What was particularly wrong was General Flynn not being truthful about the substance of what he said and the campaign was apparently, or the transition rather, was apparently concerned about that early on, and it appears they should have been," Blunt said in an interview on NBC's "Meet The Press" when asked about indications that the Trump transition itself was warned about Flynn's connections to Russia and conversations he had with the ambassador. On Monday, Sally Yates, a former deputy attorney general under President Obama who was then pushed out by Trump early on, will testify in front of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee about Russia's attempts to interfere with the last election, and she is expected to speak about what she knew of conversations between Flynn and Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. Yates was fired in January, ostensibly for refusing to defend the administration's travel ban in court.
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish in Delco to Close: Catholic officials say a church near Philadelphia will no longer serve as a worship site nearly three years after merging with a nearby parish. Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque parish in Essington in Delaware County merged in July 2014 with Saint Gabriel Parish in Norwood. At that time, it became a worship site of the new parish and was available for occasional celebrations of Mass as well as funerals and weddings. The archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Sunday that as of June 12 Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque will no longer serve as a worship site and will close as a Roman Catholic church. The archdiocese said maintenance costs would hurt the financial stability of the Saint Gabriel parish, which allocated more than $25,000 toward such expenses in the past fiscal year.
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Firefighters Rescue Ducklings Trapped in Storm Drain: Firefighters in Telford, Pennsylvania performed a different kind of rescue Saturday. The Telford Fire Company rescued a group of ducklings trapped in a storm drain and reunited them with their mother. Read more.
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A New Jersey playground was completely destroyed by a raging fire Sunday, firefighters said, and investigators are saying the blaze appears to have been set on purpose.
The blaze erupted Sgt. Wales Park playground in Linden shortly before 5 p.m. and arriving crews immediately saw heavy black smoke spewing from the property. The fire was knocked down within minutes and no one was hurt, officials said, but the playground was devastated.
The cost of the damage is estimated to be about $80,000, authorities say.
Houses surround the park, though none were damage by the fire, authorities said. On Sunday night, the burned playground was surrounded by yellow tape and falling apart.
One man who lives across the street said his kids saw the playground go up in flames and could do nothing but watch it burn.
“They were raised here,” Ned Sumrain, of Linden, said. “They grew up in this park and they actually saw it get burned down in front of their eyes.”
Video from the scene shows thick, black smoke billowing into the sky.
Mayor Derek Armstead said this is the fourth playground fire the city has had in recent years. The city is considering removing rubber mulch from remaining playgrounds and putting up cameras in other parks to deter potential arsonists.
As for the latest torched playground, Linden Council President Jorge Alvarez said the city will find the money to fix it.
“It’s for little, little kids,” Alvarez said.
About 20 protesters held signs Saturday near the golf course where President Donald Trump was working.
The group was split about evenly between Trump protesters and supporters. They held opposing signs, but appeared to be civil.
Some held signs that read: "Dump Trump," "Make America Great Again," and "Not My President."
Most of the protesters were from Bedminster, a town of rolling hills and horse farms about 40 miles west of New York. Some others came from nearby Hackensack.
Trump has said he is working out of his New Jersey golf club to avoid causing a disruption in New York and to save taxpayers.
"Rather than causing a big disruption in N.Y.C., I will be working out of my home in Bedminster, N.J. this weekend. Also saves country money!" Trump tweeted after waking up for the first time as president at his Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster.
With a population of about 9,000 people, Bedminster has a police force of 16, including the chief.
A weekend trip by President-elect Trump in November cost nearly $4,000 in police overtime and the town has estimated it could spend $12,000 per day now that he's president to cover police overtime and emergency services.
More than a week after the NFL Draft ended and about a month after the first traffic impacts of the draft took place, roads around the Philadelphia Museum of Art opened Monday.
If your commute brings you anywhere near the Art Museum, Eakins Oval or the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, you know how much the road closures impacted drivers.
At midnight, Spring Garden Street reopened at Pennsylvania Avenue. The right two lanes of Eakins Oval in front of the Art Museum steps also reopened. As did lanes along the parkway, a southbound lane of Kelly Drive and the two lanes of Eakins Oval in front of the iconic art museum steps.
The closures began on April 10.
The roads may be open but don't expect to run the iconic "Rocky" steps. Scaffold and equipment continued to block the stairs Monday morning.
A school bus crashed up onto a curb near a South Jersey middle school Monday morning
The bus left the roadway along N Liberty Street in Hammonton, New Jersey around 7 a.m.
The bus driver and two adult aides on board at the time suffered minor injuries, the Hammonton Public Schools Transportation Department said.
The bus was on its way to the first pickups of the day and had no children on board, said the transportation department.
No word yet on what caused the wreck.
A New Jersey nonprofit took in a trio of sea turtles while returning from releasing six turtles back into the wild.
Sea Turtle Recovery (STR), located inside the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, released six rehabilitated endangered sea turtles at Oak Island, North Carolina on May 2, the agency said.
"It is always an emotional goodbye to watch sea turtles swim away healthy after long hours working to save them." STR co-executive officer Brandi Biehl said. "Then the realization hits that there are so many more needing help; not in a month or a week but immediately."
The STR staff picked up two loggerhead sea turtles weighing around 50 pounds from a Virginia facility while on the way back from North Carolina and volunteers from MERR Institute in Lewes, Delaware dropped off a third loggerhead.
STR treated the three new loggerheads — the first at the facility — for pneumonia, the group said.
"Sea Turtle Recovery takes sea turtles from other states to help create space for new animals that wash ashore with severe trauma and illness," co-executive officer Bill Deerr said. "Our long-term care facility can help out of state facilities as well as take any critical cases that may wash ashore in New Jersey needing long term care." [[26343834, C]]
The hope is to get the loggerheads healthy enough to be released into the water. In the meantime, they are a beloved addition to the zoo.
"The loggerhead sea turtles are a big addition to Turtle Back Zoo’s Conservation efforts, and I look forward to watching their progress and recovery," Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo said.
The carnivorous loggerhead, which can weigh 250 pounds or more, is the most prolific sea turtle in United States waters, National Geographic reports. The turtles, which measure up to 3-feet long, are the largest of all hard-shelled turtles.
The #NBC10Mornings Team is exploring the business and job-hunting aspects of social media. Here's some conversations with people making a living off of online social platforms.
When Kristy O'Connor started out as a Realtor in 2010 she says "I didn’t know what to do, so I kept putting myself out there on Facebook."
O’Connor, who works for Coldwell Banker Preferred in Media, Delaware County, uses the popular social media platform to sell houses in Delaware, Montgomery and Bucks counties.
The number of people like O'Connor who make their living off of their social media feeds is on the rise.
NBC10 had the opportunity to speak with four people making money, even their living, through Facebook.
In O'Connor's case, a friend contacted her through Facebook looking for a Realtor, and from there her business “took off.” Now her clients range from friends to strangers.
O’Connor said all of her clients she’s “either met through people I know or through friends who have shared my things on Facebook. It’s not just selling a house – I’ll post tips or market trends.”
When it comes to houses, O’Connor said, “I’ll get a lot comments but also a lot of private messages from people who have seen my post. People will buy the house from first seeing it on Facebook. It does garner a sale.”
"My business selling real estate becomes a very social thing. I use Facebook to keep in touch with former clients of mine. It really creates this all-inclusive relationship with customers," O’Connor said. "My clients are the best!”
Victoria Pilat, a New York-based consultant and fashion retailer for Lularoe, agreed that using Facebook really helps reach clients.
Lularoe is a company that, rather than selling in stores, sells their items through direct marketing. Pilat buys the products wholesale and sells them at retail price from home. She helps those who want to sell as well have parties, whether at home or online through Facebook.
“Some people live further away or they think their house is too small, it’s definitely easier to do an online party,” Pilat said.
Right now, she is working with Caitlin Thompson, who wants to host her own Lularoe party online.
Thompson explained how it’s done, “You get invited into a group, and they’ll either do album sales or sometimes they’ll do live sales through Facebook Live. You can just comment on the picture or the video and that’s how you claim it. It’s kind of like a Tupperware party but online.”
Both Pilat and Thompson explained that there are benefits to having a party at home. The buyers get to see what they’re buying up close, they can interact in person and they can buy what they want on the spot and then go.
However, they both said that online parties can be more successful because you can reach more people.
“People from other states who want to participate wouldn’t have been able to come in person,” Pilat said.
Thompson said she thinks "that online is really appealing. It’s at everyone’s own convenience. Items are available for purchase the entire day.”
Pearl Glam owner Janie Algeri agreed that online selling is more convenient.
As a mother of three kids, she said, "I can do the videos from home without having to host, and it’s make your own hours – I can do it after the kids are in bed. At the beginning my husband was doubtful, but now it’s like, ‘I can’t believe it’s doing so well.’”
Algeri is from Connecticut and started Pearl Glam last October. Pearl Glam is now her income. Pearl Glam sells pearls found in oysters from Japan. Algeri opens up the mystery oysters that someone bought online. “I basically do most of the party on Facebook live,” Algeri said.
You can also buy pendants or jewelry to go with the pearls from Pearl Glam.
While Facebook seems to be working well, with some shows reaching 30,000 viewers, Algeri says she is “still learning the ropes of Facebook. Facebook changes their algorithms a lot. You have to keep what you have new and fresh.”
She revealed her plans to start doing bath bombs with the pearls inside.
“The live feeds are what get the most hits and views right now. There’s hundreds of thousands of people watching (April) the giraffe, so there has to be something to it,” Algeri said.
Rowan College at Burlington County is offering free education and training programs. Here to tell us more is assistant director of business engagement Linda Bobo.
An accident on a New Jersey highway injured a state trooper, authorities say.
The trooper was in his patrol vehicle on I-195 westbound when his car was struck shortly after 8 a.m.
It's not clear what caused the crash. The trooper was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center with minor injuries.
Chopper 4 over the scene showed the state police vehicle being towed away; it didn't appear badly damaged.
The condition of the other driver wasn't clear.
Parents drill their kids at home and teachers drill their students at school on how to call 911 in case of an emergency. But do children know exactly what to do if there is an actual emergency? "Today" show national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen tried to find out by testing young kids with their parents.
"This should be the very first thing that a child learns when they know how to speak: where they live, their names, and what to do in an event of an emergency," Sgt. Tony Montanari from the police department in Nutley, New Jersey, told the "Today" show.
A 23-year-old man accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a 4-year-old Delaware girl drove around searching for a victim, police said. After the incident, police said he jumped on a bus and left the state.
New Castle police announced attempted murder, kidnapping and sexual assault charges Monday afternoon against Daniel Santucci Jr., calling him a "predator."
"I share the feeling of relief with the community and our officers now that this predator is off the street," New Castle County Police Chief Vaughn Bond Jr., who called the crime "heinous" and "despicable," said.
"Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the victim and her family because their lives have been altered forever," Bond said.
Investigators said the 23-year-old suspect lured his 4-year-old victim while she played with friends along the 4800 block of Sugar Plum Court in the Plum Run neighborhood of Pike Creek on April 6.
The suspect forced the girl -- who he didn't know -- into his car then sped off, causing several children to scream and give chase. A woman heard the cries and called officials.
"The person approached the little girl and he said he had something for her mommy," neighbor Megan Gardner told police. "She went to get it from him and he grabbed her."
A Good Samaritan found the young girl a few hours later in a wooded section of nearby Bannon park wearing little clothing. She was taken to a local hospital where investigators discovered signs of sexual assault. She was treated and released.
Further investigation revealed that the girl was dumped in a pond.
Police zeroed in on Santucci, who had no previous contact with his victim, after finding his black Honda Civic abandoned in the middle of Centerville Road with the driver's door open. On April 20, police arrested Santucci in Tampa, Florida on a probation violation. Investigators said he had boarded a Greyhound bus -- a violation of his parole in Delaware for an earlier incident.
Santucci was sent back to Delaware on May 1. Further investigation revealed he had child pornography -- not related to this case -- on him, police
Santucci was housed in county jail unable to post more than $1 million bail. It was unclear if Santucci had an attorney who could comment on the case.
Police said they continued to investigate to see if Santucci victimized any other children. Bond thanked various agencies in multiple states for helping track down Santucci.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has signed legislation inspired by former "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi to cap what state public universities can pay speakers.
The Republican signed the legislation on Monday. He says the new law is essentially symbolic since institutions largely use student activity fees.
Christie says the new law brings attention to rising tuition costs and heavy student loan debt.
The new law caps the amount of state money that can be spent on speakers at $10,000.
Republican Assemblyman John DiMaio said he was inspired to write the legislation after Snooki was paid $32,000 in student fees to speak at a Rutgers student event in 2011.
Musician and actor Steven Van Zandt is being paid $35,000 to speak at Rutgers' commencement Sunday. Rutgers says the money comes from its beverage contract.
The Overbrook School for the Blind celebrated its 185th birthday on Monday. The school has taught visually impaired students for nearly two centuries. NBC10’s Erin Coleman was there for the festivities.
At least one person was hurt after a vehicle overturned outside a store in North Philadelphia Monday afternoon.
Police say a car and SUV crashed on 8th and Diamond streets. The impact caused the SUV to overturn outside a nearby corner store.
Residents in the area who heard the crash helped rescue the drivers of the car and SUV. The driver of the car suffered an ankle injury and was taken to the hospital. The driver of the SUV was not seriously hurt.
The intersection of 8th and Diamond is currently closed as officials investigate the crash and assess any damage to the corner store.
Rachel Hall took a huge stride one year ago by walking at Temple University’s graduation. During Sunday’s Blue Cross Broad Street Run, those strides gained even more ground- enough for Hall to cover the 10 mile race just two years after a hit-and-run crash left her in a coma.
Still entrenched in intense rehabilitation for her injuries sustained in the near-fatal crash, Hall was back on Broad Sunday, cheered on by her teammates and the Temple University Marching Band.
"I think it's extraordinary that it's two years later and Rachel just ran Broad Street, something most people never even envision doing,” head Coach Bonnie Rosen said.
Hall finished with a final time of 1:54:01.
Hall's remarkable run comes after an accident left her on the brink of death almost two years ago. On April 29th, 2015, Hall was riding her bike just off Temple’s campus when she was struck by a vehicle driven by 18-year-old Rashan Roberts.
Roberts fled the scene, leaving Hall in critical condition and an ongoing recovery. But as she showed Sunday, she’s more than just back on her feet.
“It's a great testament to her courage and strength and determination as well as to all the people that have helped in her recovery," Rosen said. "It was an absolute thrill to see her run past McGonigle, cheered on by her former teammates."
NBC10 will speak with Hall Tuesday about her continued recovery.
A man accused of raping an 8-year-old boy while dressed as an animal during “furry parties” in Bucks County was ordered held for trial after a preliminary hearing Monday.
Kenneth Fenske, 57, of Quakertown, was held for trial for child rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and unlawful contact with a minor.
“This is a horrendous case,” Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro said. “It is deeply disturbing to me not only as Attorney General of Pennsylvania, but as a father of young children. We care about this victim and every victim of sexual abuse.”
Fenske was arrested in January and accused of being part of a ring of child predators who repeatedly sexually abused a young boy for several years. Investigators say Fenske sexually abused the victim in 2009 during “furry parties."
Furry fandom is a subculture in which people dress up in animal costumes and identify as a chosen animal. It consists of visual art, conventions, games, toys and online communities. For some but not all, it also involves a sexual fetish.
Fenske allegedly dressed up as a red fox called “Lupine” while abusing the victim at his Quakertown home. The victim was 8-years-old at the time and is currently receiving treatment and counseling for the abuse, according to officials.
In addition to Fenske, David Parker, 38, Jeffrey Harvey, 40, Craig Knox, 35, and Stephen Taylor, 30, were also charged with several sexual offenses in connection to the predator ring. Hearings against the remaining four suspects are scheduled for later dates.
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