It's almost time to Clear the Shelters! Even before the big event Saturday, August 18, there are great animals up for adoption. Morgan Polley from ACCT Philly introduces us to Mishka.
Meet Mishka, a Sweet, Mellow Dog
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Philly Residents Brave the Nasty Weather for Special Events
Despite the wet weather, thousands of people spent the day outside in South Philly and North Philly to celebrate the Eagles. Other residents enjoyed the Philly Free Streets event.
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Stolen Puppy Finds a New Home
A puppy that was stolen from a North Coventry Township pet store was rescued and has now found a new home.
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Idris Elba Coming to Philly to Shoot 'Ghetto Cowboy' Movie
Philly, keep your eyes peeled for an Idris Elba sighting. The star is expected to shoot a new movie soon based on the city's famed urban cowboys, the Greater Philadelphia Film Office confirmed.
Elba is a producer and star of "Ghetto Cowboy," which is based on a novel about the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club in North Philly. The novel, which is also called "Ghetto Cowboy," was written by Greg Neri.
He's producing the movie under his Green Door Pictures banner, the Hollywood Reporter said.
The Philadelphia film office said they had been working with the project for some time.
"It’s a wonderful script and we can’t wait to get started," said Sharon Pinkenson, executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office.
Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club as been "a part of the Philadelphia community for over 100 years," according to its website.
North Philadelphia once had dozens of stables; now, Fletcher Street tries to honor that history while teaching young people about the responsibility and discipline that caring for horses requires.
Elba is best known for his roles in "Luther" and "The Wire" and movies including "Thor." He is set to play a bad guy in a "Fast and Furious" spinoff, "Hobbs and Shaw."
Elba is also the talk of social media right now after a UK publication reignited rumors that Elba was in the running to play James Bond. The hints sent Twitter into a frenzy.
Michael Eric Dyson, the Georgetown professor and author, Tweeted his support. "His acting chops are top notch; his ability to convey cool & sexiness is undeniable; and his swag quotient is incontestable," Dyson wrote.
Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Armed Men Abduct Woman in Walmart Parking Lot, Police Say
Police are searching for two men who they say abducted a woman at gunpoint at a Northeast Philadelphia Walmart.
The 43-year-old woman was in the parking lot of the Walmart on the 9700 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard Saturday at 4:48 p.m. Suddenly two armed men in yellow construction vests forced her into a vehicle and drove off, police said.
The suspects drove the woman to Cheltenham Avenue and Saul Street. They stole her bank card, exited the vehicle and fled eastbound on Cheltenham Avenue on foot, according to investigators.
The woman was not injured. Police have not released a detailed description of the two men.
Those with any information on the incident are encouraged to call Philadelphia police.
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School Bus Flips on NJ Turnpike
Students were hurt while riding to Newark, New Jersey, on a school bus that overturned on the NJ Turnpike.
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Storms Snarl Air Travel in Philadelphia
The stormy weather has caused delays and cancellations to many flights at the Philadelphia International Airport.
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Clear the Shelters Success Story: Meet Dawkins
This little guy met his forever home in May. Now you, too, can help Clear the Shelters next weekend.
Photo Credit: NBC10
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Unite The Right And Counter Rallies in DC
It was one year ago today that white nationalists clashed with counterprotesters in Charlottesville and ignited a deadly riot. Today, white supremacists and anti-hate groups will be protesting in Washington D.C.
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Philadelphia International Airport Flights Back On Schedule
After weather canceled several flights at Philadelphia International Airport, passengers are finally heading to their destinations.
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Gunman Shoots, Kills Man in Woodbury, New Jersey
An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in Woodbury, New Jersey, Saturday night.
Woodbury City police responded to East Centre Street around 11:30 p.m. for a reported shooting. When they arrived they found a 27-year-old man suffering a gunshot wound to the head.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his death was ruled a homicide. Witnesses told investigators they saw someone fleeing the on foot after the shooting. Police have not released a description of any suspects however.
A spokesperson for the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office told NBC10 they don’t believe the shooting is random and there’s no known threat to public safety.
The prosecutor’s office and Woodbury City police are investigating. If you have any information, please call Detective John Petroski at 856-498-6238 or Detective Alex Phillips at 609-352-3919.
Photo Credit: NBC10
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Volunteers Restore Philadelphia Rec Center
What a way to spend a Sunday. Dozens of volunteers cleaned up a Philadelphia recreation center in need of some T-L-C. It's all part of the organizers global mission to create a cleaner, safer environment especially for children.
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U.S. Marshals Capture Escaped NJ Prisoner in Baltimore
An escaped prisoner from New Jersey was captured in Maryland.
David Riley, 34, of Bridgeton City, was apprehended at a bus terminal in Baltimore by U.S. marshals Saturday, officials said.
He was lodged in the Baltimore City detention center and awaits extradition to New Jersey.
Riley escaped from a transport van near Cornwell Drive and Old Deerfield Pike in Upper Deerfield Township, New Jersey, Friday morning, according to state police.
Suspected of robbery, police said Riley escaped on foot without handcuffs.
Riley's father, 58-year-old David Carty, drove him to Baltimore and bought him a bus ticket to Atlanta, Georgia, investigators said.
Carty was arrested at a motel in Vineland, New Jersey. He is charged with hindering apprehension, obstruction of justice and aiding another in an escape. He was lodged in Cumberland County Jail where he awaits a bail detention hearing.
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Photo Credit: NJ State Police
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Separate Events Held After Deadly Police-Involved Shooting
Separate events were held in the Lehigh Valley Sunday afternoon for a man who was killed in a police-involved shooting and the officer charged in his death.
Supporters of Joseph Santos, 44, gathered at Resurrected Life Community Church in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for a special service, while supporters of South Whitehall Township Police Officer Jonathan Roselle gathered in South Whitehall Township for a "Back the Blue" rally.
"What we're really doing is not just encouraging the family but encouraging you to find your voice," Reverend Dr. Gregory Edwards said during the service for Santos. "To get involved. To never again let this happen in this community."
The rally for Officer Roselle took place along Route 222 near Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom. It was the same location where Santos, of Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, was shot and killed by Officer Roselle more than two weeks ago.
Arlene Figueroa, the mother of Santos' 8-year-old daughter, told NBC10 she still hasn't told their child about what happened.
"I still look at my phone when it rings," she said. "I think it's him calling me to tell me, 'Does the baby want McDonald's? Do you need something from the store?' So it's just still hard."
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On July 28, Officer Roselle confronted Santos after he allegedly interfered with traffic. Witnesses said Santos damaged cars and, at one point, ripped the window out of a vehicle.
In a Facebook post Nadia Elizabeth said Santos jumped a fence around Dorney Park and interfered with three cars as they rolled down the busy highway.
"He didn’t exit the park like a rational member of society but more of that of a criminal that was up to no good," she wrote. "I witnessed Joseph Santos act like a complete maniac and scare the lives of those behind the wheel."
A set of videos surfaced showing a man later identified by police as Santos, hanging off of moving cars and jumping onto the hood of a police SUV prior to the shooting. Another witness' video showed Santos walking toward a police vehicle. Authorities said Officer Roselle told Santos several times to stand down before he opened fire.
In the video, Santos continued walking toward the vehicle as the sound of gunfire erupted. He then fell to the ground.
Santos was struck at least once. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital where he died from his injuries.
"I want the world to know that Joey was a beautiful man," Figueroa said. "What you see in that video was not him. That was not his demeanor."
An investigation found that Santos was walking and not rushing toward the officer, Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin said.
Santos wasn’t complying with the officer’s demands and could be heard saying "don’t do it" before the officer opened fire, according to Martin.
Martin said evidence shows that Santos, who was unarmed, posed no danger to Officer Roselle. The DA also said prosecutors do not believe race was a factor. Santos is Hispanic and of Puerto Rican descent while Roselle is white.
After the shooting, Roselle told other officers who responded to the scene that he "f---ed up" and thought Santos was coming at him, according to Martin.
During Sunday's "Back the Blue" rally, the crowd showed their support for Roselle as well as law enforcement.
"More and more people seem to be going against the police," Ken Pajak of Milford Township said. "They're not even getting a fair shake. Even when they're right everybody's making them out to be wrong."
Ronald Angstadt, who also attended the rally, held up a sign that read, "I back Officer Roselle."
"He was out here doing his job," Angstadt said. "The man was out here blocking traffic. Running around. And did the officer make a bad choice? Yeah. But until you or me are put in that position, none of us know what we're going to do."
Officer Roselle was charged Tuesday with one count of voluntary manslaughter, unreasonable belief, in Santos' death. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
"Officer Roselle will have his day in court and I'm sure he's going to be found not guilty," Lisa Mearkle of Hummelstown said. "Because he was in my mind justified for what he did."
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Roselle, a new officer who graduated from the police academy in December 2017, was placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation, Martin said. The 33-year-old officer served with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan and is a major in the National Guard.
Defense attorneys said in a statement that Roselle, who is being held without bail, believes his actions were justified and appropriate given the circumstances.
Officials continue to investigate the incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
Photo Credit: NBC10/Family Photo/South Whitehall Police Department
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FIRST ALERT: Heavy Rain to Cause Flooding, Delays Monday
A First Alert will be in effect for the entire area from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday due to severe storms expected to cause flooding and travel delays.
Waves of blinding downpours began hitting parts of the area late Sunday night and will continue through Monday. While it won't rain during the entire day, when the rain does hit it will be extremely disruptive.
Widespread showers and storms will develop Monday afternoon and evening.
The ground is already saturated in several areas due to the weekend rain making the threshold for flooding low.
"Both morning and afternoon commutes will be impacted by these spontaneous and sudden downpours," NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Steve Sosna said.
Rainfall rates during the sudden downpours can range from one to four inches per hour. Beware of flooding on the streets and highway and remember to avoid driving in flooded areas.
The storms will continue Tuesday before finally clearing out. By Wednesday and Thursday the dog days of summer return with high temperatures and humidity.
MON: Variable clouds with widespread heavy t-storms forming, especially afternoon and evening hours. Flooding possible. HIGH: 84
TUE: Scattered afternoon and evening t-storms possible. HIGH: 85
WED: Mostly sunny and hot. HIGH: 90
THU: Partly sunny and hot. HIGH: 90
FRI: Chance of t-storms in the afternoon and evening. HIGH: 88
SAT: Partly sunny. HIGH: 87
Stick with the NBC10 First Alert Weather Team on air and online for the latest on possible watches and warnings throughout the weekend.
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From Dogfighting to Fighting Crime: Rescued Dogs Become K9s
A local organization is training future police dogs. But unlike other K-9s, these animals have quite a backstory. Learn about these pit bulls that were rescued from dogfighting and are now training to fight crime.
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3 Shot in East Oak Lane
Three people were shot during a barbecue in East Oak Lane. At least one of the victims is in critical condition at the hospital. The gunman is still on the loose.
Photo Credit: NBC10
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TerraCycle Turns Trash to Treasure
Trenton-based recycling company TerraCycle is turning one man’s trash into another man’s treasure. They use recyclable products that would otherwise go to waste to create park benches and playground turf.
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Germantown Road Buckles after Heavy Rain
Heavy rain in the city's Germantown neighborhood led to a road buckling. Residents are calling for the Philadelphia Water Department to repair the road before more rain makes the issue worse.
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Severe Flooding Inundates King of Prussia
Flash flooding during Monday's commute caught commuters off guard and prompted dozens of water rescues.
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