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Police investigating a homicide inside a Philadelphia home that uncovered a marijuana growing operation in the basement.

Philadelphia Police responded to a home on the 200 block of W Lindley Street in the city’s Logan section just after 11 a.m. Thursday.

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Inside officers found a 34-year-old man, sitting on a couch, suffering from a gunshot wound to his head. Medics pronounced the man dead a short time later.

As police investigated the home they found a small marijuana growing operation in the basement and later found more drugs growing on the upper floor, according to sources with knowledge of the investigation.

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Homeland Security investigators also came to the scene to check out some chemicals found at the home. Sources told NBC10’s Deanna Durante the chemicals appeared to be related to construction being done at the home and posed no threat.

Philadelphia Police remained on the scene for hours searching for clues.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Philadelphia Police.

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October 2, 2014, 3:10 pm

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The Auto Dealers Caring for Kids Foundation gave out 6,000 coats at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Local Ties for New Head of Secret Service

October 2, 2014, 3:20 pm

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Joseph Clancy, a former school teacher with close ties to the Philadelphia region, is now leading the Secret Service.

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Changes to the Path Down the Shore

October 2, 2014, 4:03 pm

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The journey to the Jersey Shore just got easier. NBC10's Ted Greenberg reports of changes to the Garden State Parkway.

Hate Crimes Hearing to Restore LGBT Rights

October 2, 2014, 5:18 pm

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A hearing on hate crimes in Philadelphia Thursday focused on restoring LGBT rights that the Supreme Court overturned in Pennsylvania in 2008.

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Deadly Stabbing Just Feet From College Campus

October 2, 2014, 9:05 pm

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Someone stabbed a man to death in a home a short distance from Philadelphia’s Drexel University Thursday night.

Philadelphia Police responded to a home on the 3200 block of Summer Street in Powelton Village just after 7:30 p.m.

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"It appears to have been a violent incident," Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small.

Inside the home, officers found a 57-year-old man stabbed multiple times in the head, neck and torso leaning against some kitchen cabinets. Medics arrived and declared the man dead a short time later, according to investigators.

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There was blood on walls and the floor in multiple homes.

Small said a 3-year-old child was asleep in the home at the time of the attack and two women were also in the home. None of them were hurt..

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"We know that there was some sort of argument... that resulted in this stabbing," said Small.

Police took a 59-year-old man -- described by witnesses as the stabber -- into custody for questioning. Police found a bloody knife in the home.

The home sits less than a block from Drexel University. Small said the incident had nothing to do with the campus.

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South Jersey Military Forces Helping to Stop ISIS

October 2, 2014, 8:09 pm

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One of the efforts to stop ISIS comes from military forces in Burlington County as they supply anything from food to ammunition.

Surveillance Video Shows Vandalism

October 2, 2014, 7:58 pm

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Surveillance video captured the people Philadelphia Police believe are responsible for a vandalism in Juniata Park.

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6 Women Swipe $18K From Restaurant

October 2, 2014, 4:35 pm

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New Jersey State Police say these women took $18,000 from the Crystal Vy restaurant.

2 Workers Dead in New Jersey Trench Collapse: Police

October 2, 2014, 6:46 pm

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Two landscapers died after becoming trapped in a backyard trench while working on a construction project in New Jersey Wednesday, authorities said.

The body of the first worker was recovered that afternoon. Boonton Mayor Cy Wekilsky told News 12 the body of the second worker has also been recovered.

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The workers got trapped in a dirt trench in the backyard on Rockaway Valley Road while they were working on a French drain construction project around 4 p.m., police said. 

Four landscapers were excavating a drainage pipe when the trench began to give way and one of the workers got trapped, according to Fortunato. Another man jumped in to try and save him, and the two got stuck in the trench, estimated to be at least 10 feet deep. 

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A third worker had minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.

Family members identified one of the two victims as Oscar Portillo. Relatives said the men were from Honduras and close friends who worked for the landscaping company for several years. 

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"They're here to work, they're here for their families, sending money back," said Joshua Neves of Morristown. "It's a tragedy." 

Police haven't identified the landscaping company. 

-- Brynn Gingras contributed to this report. Follow Brynn at @Brynn4NY

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October 2, 2014, 9:52 pm

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Philadelphia Police arrested one of their own after an officer allegedly assaulted his female partner while on-duty. And investigators believe it wasn't the first time the officer struck the woman.

Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey suspended Officer Kenneth Allen after police internal affairs arrested the three-year veteran of the force Thursday afternoon.

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Investigators said that Allen, 24, assaulted a female officer Friday. After an internal investigation, police found out that Allen allegedly hit the same woman on at least three other occasion, police said.

Earlier this week, Lt. John Stanford told NBC10 that two 18th District officers got into an argument Friday near police headquarters while they were both on-duty and in uniform. The argument ultimately escalated into a fight. 

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Sources with knowledge of the incident told NBC10 the two officers were having an affair. According to investigators, the female officer, who has worked in the department for nearly 20 years, suffered facial injuries, including fractures and bruising, and was treated at a local hospital.

The male officer, later identified as Allen, was placed on desk duty as internal affairs investigated.

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"Any time you have a situation like this it's something very serious," Stanford said. "The department looks at it in a very serious way. It's not going to be something taken lightly."

Police charged Allen with four counts each of aggravated assault, simple assault and reckless endangerment. He also faces related counts. 

Ramsey said he intends to fire Allen after a 30-day suspension.
 

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October 2, 2014, 8:16 pm

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Linkedin ranks the University of Pennsylvania and Villanova University as great colleges for certain careers.

This Man Attacked Woman, Put Dirt in Her Mouth: Police

October 2, 2014, 8:50 pm

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Philadelphia Police released an artist's sketch Thursday of a suspect investigators said attacked a woman out for an afternoon walk along one of Philadelphia's most popular trails, pushing her to the ground and putting dirt in her mouth.

A 51-year-old woman told police she went for a walk around 4:30 p.m. Friday on a trail near Gate House Lane inside the Wissahickon Creek Park section of Fairmount Park in the Chestnut Hill section of the city.

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After walking for about a half hour, the woman noticed a man in his late 20s passing by her on the trail, police said earlier in the week. 

The man -- described by police as a large built man standing about 6-feet tall -- then came up from behind and grabbed the woman, police said. He demanded money from the victim but she told him she didn't have any on her, according to authorities.

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The victim told police that the suspect told her to empty her pockets before he pushed her to the ground. Once on the ground the man began choking the victim around her neck and shoved dirt in her mouth. During the attack, the man asked the woman for sex, according to police.

After nearly a 10 minute struggle the woman broke free and called police on a passerby's cellphone. Police said no sex attack occurred.

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Police said the suspect wore a red polo shirt with white writing, tan pants and a baseball cap -- possibly green in color -- during the attack.

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Fireman Poses as Officer During Sex Assault: Police

October 2, 2014, 9:46 pm

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A Philadelphia firefighter posed as a Philadelphia Police officer during a sexual assault, according to investigators.

Fire Lt. Jemal Johnson forced a woman into his pickup truck around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at 13th and Ruscomb streets in the Logan section of the city, said Philadelphia Police.

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“Once inside the vehicle he tells her that he would not arrest her if she performs some sort of sex act,” said Philadelphia Police Lt. John Stanford.

The 48-year-old victim followed Johnson’s demands but was eventually able to get out of the truck and call for help, said investigators.

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“Once she escapes from the vehicle she calls 911,” said Stanford.

Investigators said Johnson was still wearing his fire uniform pants when officers arrested him. Investigators said those pants could have helped him pose as an officer of the law.

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Johnson, 45, is an 18-year veteran of the fire department assigned to Ladder Company 14 in North Philadelphia.

He posted 10 percent of $100,000 bail after a Philadelphia judge arraigned him on sexual assault, unlawful restraint, indecent assault, reckless endangerment and related charges, according to court records.

No one answered the door at Johnson’s home Thursday night.

When reached by NBC10.com’s Nefertiti Jaquez Thursday night, the Philadelphia Fire Department wasn’t ready to comment on the case.

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Group of Women Swipe $17K From Restaurant

October 3, 2014, 7:21 pm

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Police need help identifying five women who pulled off a heist at an Atlantic County Chinese restaurant last week.

Surveillnace video captured images of the suspects, all wearing purple outfits who robbed the Krystal Vy Restaurant off of Black Horse Pike in Folsom.

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Several of the suspects distracted the restaurant owner also named Krystal Vy with an elaborate take-out order and one suspect went behind the counter and grabbed Vy's purse, according to New Jersey State Police.

Investigators said it appeared the women worked as a team to snatch the $17,000 cash on Saturday around 2:45 p.m.

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Vy said it was money that was supposed to buy three months of food.

Surveillance video also shows the women driving off in a newer tan Toyota Sienna minivan. The van could have a temporary license plate.

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Police released photos of the suspects and said the same group attempted similar heists at other locations.

Krystal Vy is now offering a $1000  reward to anyone who helps catch the women. If you recognize any of them you are asked to call the Buena Vista Station at (609) 561-1800.

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CHOP Reports Acute Muscle Weakness to CDC

October 3, 2014, 10:02 am

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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has notified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta of three patients who are experiencing symptoms common with Entrovirus 68.

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October 3, 2014, 9:18 am

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Police arrested a Philadelphia firefighter for allegedly assaulting his ex-wife, who is eight months pregnant, and her current boyfriend in two separate attacks last month.

Authorities said they charged 38-year-old Michael Lawson and his alleged accomplice, 28-year-old Sada Greenlee, with aggravated assault, conspiracy, terroristic threats, and other related charges for the attacks, which occurred on Sept. 15 and Sept. 30.

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Investigators did not release details of the two assaults.

Lawson and Greenlee are each being held on $75,000 bail. Both suspects are scheduled to next appear in court Oct. 20.

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Chester County Crash Claims Woman

October 3, 2014, 4:51 pm

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A deadly crash between a sedan and bed truck closed a Chester County road Friday afternoon and claimed the life of an elderly Downingtown woman.

The crash happened right around noon along the 300 block of Commerce Drive in Exton, Pennsylvania.

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The crash left Mary Beth Smith, 78, of Downingtown dead, and two hurt, according to West Whiteland Township Police.

Investigators didn’t say which vehicle each person was in at the time of the wreck.

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The sedan suffered major front-end damage in the wreck and emergency responders could be seen using a sheet while removing a body from the car.

The road remained closed for at least two hours as investigators worked to find out what led to the crash.

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October 3, 2014, 12:58 pm

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Police in Delaware discovered the decomposing bodies of a husband and wife inside their bathroom.

Officers made the grisly discovery after a friend of Miriam and Raymond Bell said that he hadn’t heard from them for a few days and that the Bells weren’t answering the door to their South Winding Brooke Drive home in the Clearbrooke Estates community in Seaford.

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When police arrived Thursday afternoon, they got into the house and located the Bells, who were both 62, dead in the bathroom – the bodies had started to decompose, according to Delaware State Police.

Police said that the medical examiner’s office would determine how the couple died.

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Police said there didn't appear to be foul play involved.

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October 3, 2014, 6:45 pm

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Everyone knows Philly is home to the Eagles but another state may be bigger fans of the birds than Pennsylvania.

Dick’s Sporting Goods found that the most Eagles’ jerseys were not sold in Pennsylvania but in Delaware.

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The store compiled their numbers to make the map shown above that illustrates the most popular football team in each state. (Whoever knew that people in Montana loved the Oakland Raiders so much?)

Look closely and you see that the First State is colored Eagles green. You will also notice that Pennsylvania is shaded gold representing the Steelers as its most popular team (when it comes to jersey sales at one sports retailer).

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Eagles’ jerseys were the second most popular in Pennsylvania but a representative from Dick’s said they were a “considerable amount behind” Steelers’ sales.

The Eagles were also No. 2 in New Jersey, beat out by the Giants but not the Jets.

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Photo Credit: Dick's Sporting Goods