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Fans Celebrate Eagles With Lights, Billboards and Shirt

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From an extravagant display of lights, to billboards to shirts, Eagles fever is sweeping our area.


NJ Officials Want You to Stay Away From the Seals

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Animal experts at the Jersey Shore are asking people to keep their distance from a seal found resting along the shore. Officials had to move the seal from where it was found after people kept approaching it.

Camden County Priest Removed After Sex Abuse Accusation

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Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Camden County has removed a priest from ministry after a sexual accusation resurfaced from the 1980’s. The incident was investigated by the Vatican and the diocese, and was found that the allegation did not meet the bar for his permanent removal. In 2009, he returned to the priesthood at the Camden County church, but on Dec. 31, 2018, he retired and was removed.

Multiple Officers Hurt During Two-State Chase on I-95

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Several Wilmington police officers and a Pennsylvania state trooper were hurt Wednesday after a homicide suspect led police on a chase on Interstate 95 through two states.

Right now, the chase for the suspect is continuing through South Philadelphia.

The chase started with a traffic stop in Wilmington shortly after 11 a.m., Wilmington police said. Pennsylvania State Police joined in after the suspect crossed state lines, officials said.

The pursuit caused a crash on northbound I-95 near Philadelphia International Airport involving cruisers from both agencies.

At least five Wilmington Police Department officers and one Pennsylvania state trooper were hurt in incident. The injuries weren't serious, Pennsylvania State Police said.

A SEPTA bus traveling north on Oregon Avenue at Broad Street was hit by the car that was being chased by police, the transportation agency said. One person on the bus was hurt, but not seriously, while a person in the car was also injured.

Schools in South Philadelphia were affected. A.S. Jenks, Fell and Bregy elementary schools, as well as South Philadelphia High School, were placed on lockdown as police searched for the suspect, the Philadelphia School District said.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that it was two Wilmington Police Department officers and one Pennsylvania State Police trooper that were injured in the crash.



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This Week’s Wednesday’s Child: Jared

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He is a helpful and diligent young man who is looking for a forever family. Jared is this week’s Wednesday’s Child. If you would like to adopt Jared or any other Wednesday’s Child, call 1-866-DO-ADOPT.

Accused Temple Student Killer Acted 'Normal,' Cousin Says

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The blue tote bag felt heavy as Erik Carlsen helped lug it into his car on Aug. 31, 2017.

He never asked his cousin, Josh Hupperterz, what the tote contained.

"I said, 'Dang, this is heavy,'" Carlsen recalled saying that day at his cousin's apartment in North Philadelphia near Temple University.

Inside, it turned out, was the body of 22-year-old Temple student Jenna Burleigh, authorities said. 

More details of a grisly beating and slaying of Burleigh were revealed Wednesday morning as Carlsen and others took the stand on day three of the murder trial of Hupperterz. He is accused of killing Burleigh, then trying to cover up the slaying.

Carlsen, a 30-year-old steel mill worker and lifelong Philadelphian, said he found Hupperterz cleaning up blood in his North Philadelphia apartment on that afternoon in August. 

Hupperterz told Carlsen that he had cut his hand on a broken beer bottle and needed help taking some books to his mom's house in Jenkintown. 

Hupperterz seemed "normal," Carlsen, who has not been charged with a crime, said in court. On that particular day in 2017, Carlsen visited Hupperterz to buy marijuana. The two smoked as Hupperterz cleaned up blood, Carlsen said in court.

Later, Hupperterz and Carlsen moved the blue tote bag to Carlsen's car, according to video showed in court.

The blue tote was also on display Wednesday morning when the prosecutors introduced it into evidence. 

The two had been friends for a longtime, according to Carlsen. They first met as children when Carlsen's uncle married Hupperterz's mother. The marriage only lasted six years, but the friendship remained. 

After dropping off the bag in Jenkintown, Hupperterz allegedly transferred Burleigh's remains to a large bin and used the ride-sharing app Lyft to order a car. The driver of that car also testified Wednesday, saying that Hupperterz offered to pay him $200 in cash and asked that the app, which uses GPS to track a ride, be turned off. 

The driver testified that the bin "felt like bricks." 

Hupperterz appeared to be tired in the backseat, taking a nap en route to his grandparent's home in rural Pennsylvania, the driver said.

A juror was dismissed Wednesday after recognizing the Lyft driver. He will be replaced by an alternate.

During the first day of testimony, Hupperterz claimed innocence. He said his roommate killed Burleigh in an attempt to quiet her screams during a knife attack.

Defense attorney David Nenner told a jury that Burleigh, 22, sliced Hupperterz, 29, in the hand with a knife while she resisted anal intercourse in the early morning hours of Aug. 31, 2017. The two had met a short time earlier at a bar near Temple's campus.

The argument spilled into the kitchen of Hupperterz's North 16th Street apartment where, according to Nenner, Burleigh stabbed Hupperterz. Nenner said Huppertertz's roommate ran into the kitchen after hearing screams, attacked Burleigh and ultimately strangled her to death.

Hupperterz pleaded not guilty to murder and using an instrument of a crime. He pleaded guilty to abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence for moving Burleigh's body to his grandparent's house.

Hupperterz's grandfather allegedly found Burleigh's body one day after a Philadelphia police detective and FBI agent visited the property.

But on Tuesday, prosecutors rebuked Nenner's version of events. Assistant District Attorney Jason Grenell said Hupperterz, after having oral, vaginal and anal intercourse with Burleigh, took “her down to the ground and strangled her, naked, on the kitchen floor.”

Grenell said Hupperterz punched the film student 38 times, broke a cereal bowl over her head, stabbed her repeatedly after wrestling a knife from her, then strangled her, so severely he broke her larynx.

“It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. You stare at the phone waiting for the call,” Grenell said. “The Burleighs would never have that. They would never hear from their daughter again.”

Hupperterz turned down a plea offer in December from the Philadelphia District Attorney's office, which had offered 30-to-60 years in prison in exchange for a guilty plea. Hupperterz could face up to life in prison if convicted at trial which is expected to last for up to two weeks.

Initial accounts by investigators of Burleigh's death alleged a grisly murder and cover-up that are eerily similar to circumstances surrounding Hupperterz's father's murder 24 years earlier.

The body of Octavio Hupperterz was found wrapped in a trash bag outside of a business in the Wyndmoor section of Springfield Township, Montgomery County, in 1993. Josh Hupperterz was 4 at the time.

Octavio died from a bullet to the back of the head, his hands tied behind his back and shoved into a garbage bag when he was found.

Sources had told NBC10 in 2017 that investigators believed the elder Hupperterz, who lived in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, was killed at another location and his body dumped in Montgomery County.



Photo Credit: Left: Mugshot via Philadelphia Police Department; Right: Temple U. Police
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Homeless Man Accused in GoFundMe Scam Taken into Custody

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The homeless veteran accused in the now infamous, alleged GoFundMe scam was taken into custody Wednesday, one day after he failed to show up for court.

Johnny Bobbitt Jr. was in custody in Philadelphia, according to the Burlington County, New Jersey, Prosecutor's Office. He failed to appear Tuesday for a court appearance in New Jersey. His attorney had said he "expected him here" regarding the hearing.

A county judge then issued a warrant for his arrest.

A spokesman for the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said Bobbitt was arrested by Philadelphia police about 10:45 a.m. It is unclear where or how he was found.

"We will now begin extradition proceedings to have him returned to New Jersey," prosecutor's spokesman Joel Bewley said in an email.

Bobbitt also had failed to prove that he entered a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program or found a job and place to live, Burlington County Judge Mark Tarantino said at the Tuesday hearing.

Last week, New Jersey Republican Rep. Ron Dancer introduced a bill that would tighten penalties for fraud schemes like the one involving Bobbitt and a New Jersey couple who allegedly duped people into giving more than $400,000 to a GoFundMe online drive.

Convicted fraudsters who use crowdfunding sites in their schemes would face mandatory jail time and have to pay restitution under his proposal, according to the bill.

Mark D'Amico and Katelyn McClure set up a GoFundMe page for Bobbitt in 2017 that brought in over $400,000. They said Bobbitt was homeless and used his last $20 to help a stranded McClure.

The pair and Bobbitt face charges including theft by deception. GoFundMe said it refunded everyone who contributed.



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Federal Workers in Our Area React to Continued Shutdown

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President Trump walked out of the meeting that he was in with Congressional leaders Wednesday. After 19 days, the government is still shutdown. Federal workers plan to rally in Washington Thursday to let their voices be heard. Other workers in our area described the impact the shutdown is having on them.


NBC10's Bus is Making a Return on the 'Road to Repeat'

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Fan messages of encouragement pushed the Birds to their first Super Bowl win and now the bus is back to collect encouraging messages as the Eagles take the 'Road to Repeat' through New Orleans.

NBC10 has once again teamed up with AAA and NBC Sports Philadelphia to help get fans ready for the game with the Eagles' "Road to Repeat" bus tour through Philadelphia. Follow the bus' journey on Twitter - @Road2VictoryBus.

The double-decker bus is wrapped in Eagles colors and photos. Fans can write messages on the side of the bus and grab some free Eagles swag and cheer cards. It’s a good way to get pumped up ahead of the best-of-one battle between the defending World Champion Eagles and the New Orleans Saints.

Catch Eagles fever and the 'Road to Repeat' bus at these stops (times are subject to change):

Friday, Jan. 11:

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Eagles fun at the Comcast Center, 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia 

2 p.m. Franklin Institute, 222 N 20th St., Philadelphia (Center City)

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Philly Home Show at the PA Convention Center/Reading Terminal Market, 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia

6:00 p.m. XFINITY Live!/Wells Fargo Parking Lot (South Philly)

Saturday, Jan. 12:

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. AAA Store, 2506 W Moreland Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090 (Eagles Alumni TBD)

2:00 p.m. Art Museum, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia

3:00 p.m. Rittenhouse Square, Rittenhouse Sq., Philadelphia

4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. LOVE Park, Arch and N 15th St., Philadelphia

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Chickies and Petes, 1526 Packer Ave., Philadelphia (South Philly)



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NBC10 Responds: Protecting Yourself From Social Security Imposters

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Here is a warning from NBC10 Responds Reporter Harry Hairston about social security imposters who are looking to steal your money and identity. Thousands of people have been targeted throughout the last year. We have some tips on how to keep yourself protected.

Police Arrest Suspects in Multi-State Robberies

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The two men who were wanted in a multi-state robbery spree went before the judge Wednesday afternoon. One of the suspects asked for forgiveness from his victims and his family. We hav the details on how police made the bust.

Family of Federal Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown

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It's Day 19 of the government shutdown and federal workers are feeling the impact. NBC10 spoke with a local husband and wife who work for the EPA and were without paychecks due to the shutdown.

Wrong-Way Crash Shuts Down I-95 Southbound in SW Philly

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I-95 southbound in Southwest Philadelphia is shut down after a wrong-way crash.

Police say the vehicle crashed in the southbound lanes of I-95 between Exit 12A/12B: PA 291 Cargo City/Philadelphia International Airport and Exit 9B/9A: PA 420-Prosepct Park/Essington.

Skyforce10 was over the scene as police surrounded the vehicle while a naked person was taken away in an ambulance. Officials have not revealed the person's condition. 

All southbound lanes are closed on I-95 below Southwest Philadelphia.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

FDA Stalls Food Inspections Due to Government Shutdown

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Critical food inspections are not happening across the country due to the government shutdown. We spoke to local residents about how this will impact their grocery shopping.

An Easier Time Getting on I-95 in Delaware

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The U.S. 301 Mainline toll road is officially opening Thursday making it easier for drivers to reach Interstate 95. The toll road will allow drivers to go through Middletown.


Man Found Dead in Burning Home

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Philadelphia firefighters found a 67-year old man dead after putting a fire out at his Bennington Street home in the city's Juniata Park section overnight.



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School Bus Crashes Near New Jersey High School

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A yellow school bus crashed near a South Jersey high school Thursday morning.

The bus, with damage to the front door area, could be seen being loaded onto a tow truck after the crash along Schubert Avenue, in front of Triton High School in Runnemede, New Jersey, before 8 a.m.

No word yet on if any students were injured and no word where the First Student bus was heading to or coming from.

NBC10 left messages with the Black Horse Pike Regional School District, which Triton High is part of, and First Student bus services seeking comment about the crash.



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Twist in Death of New Jersey Man Who Ranted at Police HQ

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Authorities are looking into whether the New Jersey man who died at the hospital after going on a livestreamed rant inside a police station may have had spinal meningitis, sources familiar with the investigation say. 

The Passaic medical examiner is looking into possible causes of 27-year-old Jameek Lowery's death, including whether he had the highly contagious infection, the source said. 

Meningitis, an inflamation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, can be spread through coughing, as well as mucus, tears and blood. It can get serious very quickly, according to the National Institutes of Health. 

Police, EMS, relatives and others who may have come in contact with Lowery were being urged to get tested for meningitis as a precaution. Already, three police officers and two firefighters have started an anti-bacterial regimen because of their direct dealing with Lowery when he went to the police station, and then when he was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital, according to officials close to the investigation. Dozens of hospital personnel may have also been potentially exposed when he was there twice on Saturday.

Mayor Andre Sayegh -- who supports an investigation into Lowery's death --  also said he was advised to go to the hospital for an antidote after meeting and posing for a picture with Lowery in a random encounter on the street several weeks ago. 

It appears some of Lowery's organs had shut down, according to sources. 

It's also believed Lowery had drugs in his system, and that, too, may have been a contributing factor.

The sources stressed the final autopsy hasn't been submitted, and the investigation is ongoing. 

Meanwhile, calls are growing for an independent investigation into how Lowery wound up bloodied, bruised and unresponsive at the hospital when he was transported from the Paterson police station, and how he died two days later. 

"There is potential that Paterson police, we believe, beat this man to death, but we want to know the truth and we want to make sure this is an open and fair process," said one protester.

A doctor who saw Lowery at the hospital told investigators those bruises and swelling are consistent with advanced meningitis, sources said Wednesday. The family has also been told that reports of a broken socket date back to an injury Lowery received about a year ago, and have no connection to the way police dealt with him. 

Health officials are also concerned about the 500 or so demonstrators who protested at City Hall Tuesday and Wednesday. Since Lowery's family may have been exposed to his possible meningitis, and they were at the protests, they may also be at risk and may have also exposed the demonstrators in turn. 

Lowery first called 911 at around 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, saying he had taken ecstasy and was paranoid, according to a preliminary investigation by the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office.

"Um, I think I, um, took too many E-pills, ecstasy pills," he said in a recording of his 911 call that was released publicly Wednesday.

"And what's going on with you?" the operator asked.

"Um, paranoid," he said. 

EMS responded and took him to a local hospital, but Lowery became erratic there and left. 

At around 3:40 a.m., Lowery again called 911, this time from a Wendy's restaurant near Broadway and Memorial Drive, saying people were trying to kill him, the prosecutor's office said. He walked into the Paterson Police headquarters nearby at 111 Broadway, appearing agitated. 

While inside police headquarters, Lowery livestreamed to his Facebook page from inside the police station, shouting in an apparent fit of paranoia, "Please don't shoot me. This officer by the wall, I see you, they're trying to kill me. They right there!" 

He ranted, at times incoherently, "I see y'all trying to kill me. Why are you trying to kill me? What'd I do, officer? ... I said I need help, I need help, go to the hospital, somebody trying to kill me. Somebody help me."

"Somebody call my mom. The cops trying to kill me, they think I'm a witness, they think I'm f---ing with the FBI. That's what they think."

"Watch out, if I'm dead by the next hour or two, they did it," he shouted in the video. "I didn't touch them at all." 

When the officers assured him an ambulance was on the way, he responded, "Yo, they're gonna kill me in the ambulance." 

The officers maintained their distance while Lowery recorded on his cellphone, and attempted to calm him from afar: "All right, just relax," one told him. When he told them he was dehydrated and needed water, someone is heard telling him, "The hospital has water." 

EMS arrived and an ambulance transported him to the hospital, a ride that took about 5 to 12 minutes, according to police and fire records. Sometime in that ride, he lost consciousness. 

"Per initial reports and information, police used physical force and compliance holds to secure Mr. Lowery in the ambulance," the prosecutor's office said in a statement. 

When Lowery arrived at the hospital, he was unresponsive. Hospital records didn't indicate any acute trauma, but his parents and friends said he ended up bloodied and bruised when they saw him at the hospital. He did not have those injuries in the Facebook video. 

He was pronounced dead in the early morning hours of Monday, Jan. 7.



Photo Credit: Facebook/Lowery family

The Team That Keeps the Eagles Looking Clean on the Field

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White, midnight green and pristine. NBC10 was inside Lattanzio's Linn Cleaners in South Philadelphia where the Eagles jerseys get the full wash and dry treatment. Fans are getting their team gear ready for Sunday's game.

Sports Betting Comes to Suburban Casino

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After a soft launch, Parx Casino in Bensalem is officially the second casino in the Philadelphia area to offer sports wagering. The Borgata in Atlantic City is also expanding its space to make room for sports betting, the project should be complete by summertime.



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