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Pedestrian Safety Campaign at the Jersey Shore Begins

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Summer at the Jersey Shore means busy roads for both pedestrians and cars. NBC10's Ted Greenberg has the details on a pedestrian safety campaign that aims to keep everyone safe.


1 Dead in Crash on Route 100 in West Goshen Township

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One person was killed after a crash on Route 100 in West Goshen Township Wednesday.

At least two vehicles were involved in the accident in the southbound lanes of Route 100 near Route 202. One person was killed in the crash. Officials have not yet revealed his or her identity.

Southbound lanes are currently closed at the scene of the crash.




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Farm Tractor Hits 2-Year-Old Boy in Lumberton

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A toddler is recovering after he was struck by a tractor in Lumberton, New Jersey.

Police say the 2-year-old boy was hit by a farm tractor on the 300 block of Landing Street Wednesday. The boy was taken to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

No charges have been filed in the accident.   



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On His Harley at the Wake: Pa. Man's Creative Final Wish

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Honoring the dead's wishes by displaying them in their favorite chair or costume or vehicle is common in some places — less so in the United States. But a Northeast Pennsylvania man's unusual funeral request is being honored this week.

DUI Driver Crashes U-Haul Truck Into NoLibs Brewery: Cops

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A suspected DUI driver was arrested after police say he crashed a U-Haul truck into a brewery in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia.

The 41-year-old man was driving the U-Haul truck the wrong way on N. 2nd Street shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the entrance of the Urban Village Brewery Company on the 1000 block of N. 2nd Street.

The man was treated for a leg injury at Hahnemann Hospital. He was then arrested and charged with DUI. No one else was hurt during the incident.

“Although the brewery windows along North 2nd Street are badly damaged, we are sincerely thankful no one at our establishment or otherwise was hurt,” Tom Revelli, the co-owner of Urban Village Brewing Company, wrote in a released statement. “We are currently working to clean up the mess, replace the windows and will be back up and running in time for dinner service.”



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Caught on Cam Punch Leaves Victim in Critical Condition

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A man is fighting for his life after he was punched in the face in a caught on camera attack in West Chester.

Police say an unidentified suspect punched the victim in the face at 2:55 a.m. on East Gay Street in West Chester Borough Sunday. The victim suffered serious head trauma and was taken to the hospital where he is in critical condition.

Police continue to search for the suspect. Anyone who knows his identity is asked to call the West Chester Police Detective Division at 610-436-1337.



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Video of Police Punching Man Sparks Investigation

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Video of two Millville police officers repeatedly punching a man and holding him down after he was allegedly uncooperative following a jaywalking violation has sparked an investigation.

Warning: This video contains violent images and explicit language that may be offensive to some viewers.

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The incident occurred Tuesday around 7:30 p.m. on North 5th and E. Mulberry streets in Millville, New Jersey. Police say two officers spotted Barry Cottman, 34, jaywalking in the area and approached him. Investigators accused Cottman of being uncooperative and say he pulled away and struggled while the officers tried to handcuff him. Video posted on Facebook showed the officers holding Cottman on the ground and punching him several times.

"And now you tell me when it's a law to do jaywalking in a residential area, show me the marking. Show me the lights," Cynthia Jackson, Cottman's mother, said.

While Millville Police Chief Jody Farabella told NBC10 he believes the use of force was necessary, Jackson believes the officers were out of line.

“I don’t have a problem with you doing your job,” she said. “But you don’t have to beat people to a pulp.”

Chief Farabella said Cottman wouldn’t cooperate with the officers, refused to give his name, walked away and became combative after he was charged with obstruction of justice. Farabella told NBC10 the video only shows a part of what happened and that Cottman took a fighting stance before the officers restrained him.  He believes the officers followed proper protocol.

Cottman was treated and released from the hospital. He was later arrested for an unrelated child support warrant and is now facing more charges for Tuesday night’s incident, including aggravated assault on police, resisting arrest by force and disorderly conduct. Jackson meanwhile wants to see video that shows what led to the caught on camera confrontation. She also is considering legal action against the officers.

“I want to see police punished for their actions,” Jackson said. “They did not act according to their job description.”

Both officers involved in the incident remain on duty. Millville Police and the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office are still investigating the incident however.



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10 at 7: What You Need to Know Today

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Here are the 10 things you need to know to start your day from your friends at NBC10.


TODAY'S TOP STORY 

DUI Driver Crashes Into Brewery: A suspected DUI driver was arrested after police say he crashed a U-Haul truck into a brewery in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia. The 41-year-old man was driving the U-Haul truck the wrong way on N. 2nd Street shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday when he lost control of the vehicle, ran over a bike, scraped against cars and crashed into the entrance of the Urban Village Brewery Company on the 1000 block of N. 2nd Street, investigators said. Surveillance video from inside the business shows a woman barely escaping as the vehicle crashes through. Cellphone video appears to show the driver get out of the U-Haul truck and flee after the crash.  "He stopped over there and I think he was just in shock and he was jumping up and down," Kevin Ramirez, a witness, told NBC10. "He's talking about his leg. He's like, 'My leg! My leg!'" The man was treated for a leg injury at Hahnemann Hospital. He was then arrested and charged with driving under the influence. No one else was hurt during the incident.

    YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST  

    Thursday is expected to be sunny and nice with temperatures nearing 90 degrees as the humidity begins to rise. The humidity is expected to return for Friday and Saturday. Both days are expected to be hot and humid with temperatures in the mid 90s. Saturday could see some thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms are also possible for Sunday. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

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    WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

    1 Dead in Crash on Route 100: One person was killed after a crash on Route 100 in West Goshen Township Wednesday. At least two vehicles were involved in the accident in the southbound lanes of Route 100 near Route 202. One person was killed in the crash. Officials have not yet revealed his or her identity. Southbound lanes were closed for several hours before they reopened shortly after 9 p.m.

    AROUND THE WORLD

    New Visa Rules Set as Trump Travel Ban Takes Effect: The Trump administration on Wednesday set new criteria for visa applicants from six mainly Muslim nations and all refugees that require a "close" family or business tie to the United States. The move came after the Supreme Court partially restored President Donald Trump's executive order that was widely criticized as a ban on Muslims. Visas that have already been approved will not be revoked, but instructions issued by the State Department say that new applicants from Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Iran and Yemen must prove a relationship with a parent, spouse, child, adult son or daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law or sibling already in the United States to be eligible. The same requirement, with some exceptions, holds for would-be refugees from all nations that are still awaiting approval for admission to the U.S. Grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, fiancees or other extended family members are not considered to be close relationships, according to the guidelines that were issued in a cable sent to all U.S. embassies and consulates late on Wednesday. The new rules take effect at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, according to the cable, which was obtained by The Associated Press.

      TODAY'S TALKER                

      Man To Be Buried with His Harley Davidson: Arthur J. Werner Sr. loved his Harley Davidson. Ask anyone who knew him. Werner, who died Sunday at 89, was known throughout the Lehigh Valley to spend the last three decades since retiring cruising the roads on his motorcycle. Now, thanks to his family and a funeral home who are respecting his last wish, Werner will ride his Harley for eternity. At his wake Thursday inside the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Werner will be seated in the sidecar of his bike. Then he'll take one last ride Friday to his final resting place. It may sound unusual to Americans, but this type of creative funeral occurs more often in other places, including Puerto Rico.

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      Phils Beat Seattle: The Phillies won 5 to 4 against the Seattle Mariners. Get your full sports news at CSNPhilly.

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      THROUGH IGER'S EYES

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      @rchunta captured this cool image of Philadelphia City Hall.

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      A LITTLE SWEETENER 

      New Luxury Apartments in Pennsauken: The site of the iconic Pennsauken Mart is being redeveloped into luxury residential real estate. The project is expected to cost $34 million. Read more.


      That's what you need to know. We've got more stories worthy of your time in the Breakfast Buzz section. Click here to check them out


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      Today's Welcome America Events: Hoagies, Mummers & Minions

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      It's the first full day of the 2017 Wawa Welcome America celebration and there are lots of free events to get you ready for America's Birthday. Here's the breakdown:

      Free Museum Day at National Constitution Center
      Location: National Constitution Center
      Time: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

      Sand Sculpture Spectacular
      Location: Shops at Liberty Place
      Time: 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

      World Heritage City Exhibition
      Location: Philadelphia International Airport
      Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

      Wawa Hoagie Day
      Location: Independence Mall
      Time: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

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      Citywide Reading
      Location: Free Library of Philadelphia
      Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

      PECO's Go 4th & Learn at Mummers Museum
      Location: Mummers Museum
      Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

      Philly @ the Movies: Despicable Me 2
      Location: Piazza at Schmidt's Commons
      Time: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

      Summer Mummers Concert
      Location: Mummers Museum
      Time: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

      Manayunk Movie Night: Despicable Me
      Location: Manayunk (Cotton Street between Main & Cresson)
      Time: 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.



      >> Check out Friday's events >>



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      Marine Gunned Down Breaking Up Apparent Robbery: Family

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      A U.S. Marine veteran who just returned to Philadelphia from a stint in the Middle East was gunned down overnight Thursday while trying to stop an attempted robbery, police said.

      Howard Robert White, 46, was shot in the head and torso by a man who apparently attempted hold up a bar at 5th and Spencer streets in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood, police said.

      It was just before 1 a.m. when the suspect, a yet to be identified 25-year-old man from North Philadelphia, pulled up to the Green Parrot Tavern along N. 5th Street.

      Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said the man then opened fire on White and a friend who were standing on the sidewalk. Only White was hit. He died in the street, Small said.

      The gunman fled following the shooting. White's friend and police, who were patrolling nearby and heard the shooting, gave chase to the 6100 block of N. 6th Street where the suspect broke through a back door of a home.

      Inside the house, the gunman was confronted by two men who lived there. The men then got into a violent struggle, Small said. The homeowner and his adult son were able to disarm the suspect and subdue him until police arrived.

      The homeowner and the suspect suffered injuries to their heads and faces. Paramedics took both to Albert Einstein Medical Center for treatment.

      Homicide detectives spent the morning questioning witnesses at police headquarters.

      White lived about a block from the bar where he was killed. His family tells NBC10 he was injured while overseas when his military vehicle was hit, but he survived. They are in disbelief he came back to Philadelphia only to be gunned down so close to home.

      Before his death, White talked about returning overseas. White's cousin Harold Holland called him a "father figure."

      "He was a good dude. He ain't mess with nobody....peaceful man."



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      NBC10 First Alert Weather: Sunny and Hot

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      The heat and humidity are returning and there is rain on the horizon. NBC10's First Alert Meteorologist Bill Henley has the details on your 4th of July weekend weather.

      Vandals Trash Jersey Shore Amusement Park Twice

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      A group of vandals trashed a popular amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey twice this week, police said.

      The vandals, who appear to be teenagers, were captured on surveillance video damaging property at Playland's Castaway Cove at 1020 Boardwalk on Monday and Wednesday, according to police.

      A Playland official tells NBC10 the vandals toppled over two Coca-Cola vending machines — worth $4,000 a piece — breaking them. Half the trash cans in the park were overturned as well and garbage was strewn all over.

      Ocean City police released surveillance photos of the teens with hopes of identifying them.

      Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 609-399-9111.



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      Juror on Disgraced Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams's Corruption Trial: 'Leaning Toward Us Finding Him Guilty"

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      One of the jurors on the high-profile federal case of disgraced Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams, Dawn Tomaino, of Easton, said she was leaning toward finding him guilty. But she said she can't be sure because the defense never presented its case.

      Road Rage May Have Led to Crash That Killed Teen Girl

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      A crash on Route 100 in West Goshen that killed a teen girl may have been caused by a road rage incident, according to police.

      Bianca Nikol Roberson, 18, of West Chester, was driving a green Chevrolet Malibu southbound on Route 100 near Route 202 in West Goshen Township Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. when she lost control of her vehicle and struck a tree. Roberson was pronounced dead at the scene.

      Investigators say she may have been involved in a road rage incident moments before the crash with a red pickup truck that fled the scene. Police are currently searching for the truck and driver. Anyone with information is asked to call the West Goshen Police Department Traffic Safety Division at 610-696-7400 or email trafficsafety@westgoshen.org.



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      DA Williams Abruptly Pleads Guilty, Then Handcuffed and Held

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      Disgraced Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams pleaded guilty Thursday morning to accepting a bribe from a Bucks County businessman and resigned immediately in an abrupt ending to his federal corruption case.

      He was then handcuffed and ordered held at the Federal Detention Center at Seventh and Arch streets until sentencing in October.

      Williams, 49, admitted to accepting gifts in return for favors to businessman Mohammad N. Ali and could face up to five years in prison. As part of his plea, he would vacate his $175,000-a-year elected position.

      He said in court on Thursday morning that he "resigns humbly, sincerely and effective immediately."

      "I'm very sorry for all the trouble," Williams told U.S. District Judge Paul S. Diamond.

      While asking for leniency, he said he only has $150-200 in a bank account and is not a flight risk. Diamond, however, ordered Williams held. He was handcuffed and led out of court by U.S. Marshals.

      At the same time as the courtroom drama unfolded, the second-in-command at the city district attorney's office sent an email to the nearly 200 assistant district attorneys and their office staff promising that "the pursuit of justice continues and the hope for a safer and more prosperous city endures."

      First Assistant District Attorney Kathleen E. Martin said she would assume "all the duties and powers of the Office."

      "For the last number of months, this Office has continued its mission seamlessly under difficult circumstances and we will continue to do so," Martin said in an email sent at 11:34 a.m.

      Later, at a press conference, the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey who oversaw the case, William Fitzpatrick, said the plea ends "an unfortunate chapter in the city's history."

      "Today's conviction is a great victory in the battle against corrupt conduct by public officials," Fitzpatrick said.

      Testimony had been set to resume on the eighth day of the high-profile case, but court proceedings were put on hold. Several sources confirmed to NBC10 that an agreement was made between Williams and prosecutors about 1 a.m. Thursday.

      Numerous witnesses took the stand this week, including a co-owner of Woody's, Center City's well-known gay bar, and Deputy Police Commissioner Joe Sullivan.

      Williams faced 29 charges. As part of his guilty plea, he could also face a fine of up to $250,000.

      In April, the embattled politician put his house up for sale as rumors continued to swirl about money problems.

      Earlier that month, Williams's license to practice law in Pennsylvania was suspended by the state Supreme Court. The city Ethics Board previously fined him $64,500 in two separate cases for accepting $175,000 in gifts, which turned out to be central to the federal case against him.

      The board found that Williams failed to disclose five sources of income and a total of 89 gifts that — in addition to those from Ali — included sideline passes to Philadelphia Eagles games and a free roof from a New Jersey contractor.

      The fine was the largest in the board's 10-year history and includes a first-of-its-kind recovery clause as well.

      Gifts from Ali to Williams included a $6,000 trip to the Dominican Republic for the district attorney and a girlfriend.

      In addition to the vacation to Punta Cana, Ali also gave the prosecutor a Louis Vuitton neck tie, a Burberry watch, a $7,000 loan that was never repaid, a $3,000 couch and expensive dinners. In return, Williams helped Ali with security issues at the Philadelphia International Airport and promised to look into a criminal case involving a friend of Ali.

      "From in or about July 2010 to in or about May 2015, defendant Mohammad N. Ali engaged in an arrangement with Williams pursuant to which defendant Ali would offer, confer, and agree to confer a stream of pecuniary benefits ("benefits") to Williams and [Williams' girlfriend], such as travel, money, and other things of value that were concealed from timely public disclosure by Williams and, as consideration and in exchange for these benefits, Williams would reciprocate by performing and agreeing to perform official acts on behalf of defendant Ali and by violating Williams' legal duties as specific opportunities arose," read an information document filed in federal court in April by the U.S. Attorney's office.



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      12 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Heading to Philly Region

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      The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced awardees of 27 dispensary permits throughout the state, including three in Philadelphia and nine in surrounding counties.

      Permits in the immediate area include:

      PharmaCann Penn, Restore Integrative Wellness Center and Holistic Pharma in Philly. Two dispensaries - Ilera Healthcare and TerraVida Holistic Centers - are heading to Montgomery County. Chester, Delaware, Bucks, Berks and Lancaster counties will each get one dispensary.

      The permittees have six months to become operational. Each dispensary permit holder can open a total of three locations, though some have opted to not open all locations immediately.

      “This has been a highly competitive process and the department received hundreds of quality applications,” said John Collins, director of the Office of Medical Marijuana.

      “Once this program is fully operational, patients with serious medical conditions will have locations throughout the commonwealth where they can purchase medication to help in their treatment. We remain on track to provide medication to patients in 2018.”

      State Rep. Chris Rabb, a Democrat representing Philadelphia, denounced one of the locations, arguing that granting a permit in East Mount Airy will only attract more crime. 

      "I have grave concerns that revolve around public safety issues related to a cash-only business that will be open 7 days per week with armed guards on a corridor not unfamiliar with violent crime," he said in a statement.

      "I recently closed my district office for the afternoon to go door to door with my entire staff to inform residents about this matter and my strong opposition to the proposed location of this dispensary despite my support of medical cannabis itself."

      The dispensary is question is TerraVida, which will be located at 8913 Stenton Ave. near Ivy Hill Cemetery and Crematory. In April, several residents complained during a public hearing that adding a dispensary would only fuel traffic, litter 



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      What Jurors Thought About Seth Williams

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      Jurors who served at the trial of the now-former Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams felt "disappointed" that they didn't get to hear both sides of the case, according to three who talked with NBC10 outside the federal courthouse Thursday.

      Williams, 49, pleaded guilty to a charge of bribery on the eighth day of his federal corruption trial. He was quickly handcuffed and taken away to a federal detention center until his official sentencing in October. He faces up to five years in prison.

      Here's some of the jurors' takes after they were dismissed from service.

      Dawn Tomaino, of Easton: 

      "I really think it was leaning toward us finding him guilty. Just especially the evidence we were given yesterday, and of course, it would have depended on what the defense should have shown us. We didn’t really get to hear any of their (presentation). ...

      In the beginning, I wasn’t familiar with the case at all. I didn’t know anything about it. I didn’t know anything about Mohammad Ali. I really was just kind of taking him as somebody that came to this country, and really just wanted a friend. ... And so it would have all depended on what the defense was going to show me."

      Julie Dedic, of Bethlehem:

      "It’s disappointing. We wanted to hear more. But through the things that we did hear, most of us, we just got done talking, we do believe he was guilty. ... Not maybe of everything they proved, but we do believe at some point that he started to live over his means. ...

      The last time I heard up our way about Seth Williams he was just coming in (to office) and everyone was saying how wonderful and how much promise he had. And so I think as he got larger and larger, he was trying to live a life that he couldn’t afford."

      Brian Denney, of West Chester:

      "I think I was more on the guilty side. A lot of the evidence we had been presented so far was not so great for Mr. Williams. ... Had the defense presented compelling testimony, that could have influenced our decisions. I think ultimately with the way things turned out he was not in great shape."



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      Rip Current Safety Tips

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      As temperatures begin to soar and humidity increases for the holiday weekend many of us will be headed to the beaches and the First Alert Weather Team wants to make sure YOU understand the danger of rip currents.

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      Wawa Hoagie Day Takes Over Independence Mall

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      Check out the sights and scenes from the 25th annual Wawa Hoagie Day, while gave out over six tons of the Philly favorite.

      Photo Credit: NBC10 /Joseph Kaczmarek
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