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In Case You Missed It: Yesterday's Top Stories

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Didn't have a chance to catch the news? Here are yesterday's top stories.

Police Try to Cut Off Food Supplies to Accused Trooper Killer Eric Frein
Law enforcement officials tracking the survivalist charged with ambushing a rural Pennsylvania State Police barracks have found caches of food and other supplies and believe he'll likely start breaking into cabins or searching through trash bins to sustain himself, police said Friday.

Fire Destroys 3 Buildings at Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania
A blaze at the Flight 93 National Memorial destroyed three administrative buildings Friday, leaving officials concerned about some of the memorabilia and archival material stored there.

Jahi McMath's Family Seeks Reversal of Brain-Death Ruling
The family of a California teenager who was declared brain-dead after suffering complications from sleep apnea surgery is seeking an unprecedented court order declaring her alive, the family's lawyer said Thursday.

NJ Preschooler Who Died Had Enterovirus D68: CDC
Officials confirmed the 4-year-old child died at home Sept. 25 had enterovirus D-68.

The Scientific Reason Why We Drink Tomato Juice on Planes
Ever get the urge to drink a glass of tomato juice on a flight? You aren't alone, and there's a scientific explanation why.


HS Football Team Forfeits Games Amid Hazing Allegations

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One of New Jersey's premier high school football programs is in turmoil as authorities conduct two separate investigations, one for alleged hazing among players and another for alleged steroids possession by an assistant coach.

Sayreville High School's football team has forfeited multiple games amid the hazing accusations, including Thursday night's big showdown with South Brunswick, the freshmen football game on Thursday afternoon and the upcoming junior varsity game scheduled for Monday afternoon. 

"We take a zero tolerance approach to any form of harassment, intimidation or bullying," superintendent Dr. Richard Labbe said at a news conference Friday. 

The Middlesex County Prosecutor said it's investigating a report that seniors on the team hazed freshmen in various forms, some of which could be considered sexual assault.

School officials declined to discuss details of the allegations, citing an ongoing investigation by police and prosecutors, saying only in a statement they were "significant" and "if true, would indicate that inappropriate conduct of a very serious nature had taken place within the high school football program."

Students say a hazing ritual on the team goes back years, though none had heard that it was as serious as the one being alleged by authorities. 

Parent Debra Godwin said the news was "very devastating, very sad for the parents and the players." 

Parents, mostly of football players, met with school officials Friday and expressed frustration that many players they felt were innocent were being unfairly punished. 

In response, Labbe said "the safety and the welfare of our students, particularly the students on that football team come first, before a football game." 

Parent Theresa Tamburri said the school community is like a "family" and she's still proud of being a a part of it. 

Meanwhile, police are also investigating assistant football coach Charlie Garcia, 38, after they found more than two boxes of steroids and more than a dozen syringes during a traffic stop late last month. 

Officials say they'll take a "day to day" approach on deciding whether to proceed with upcoming games. 

Men Rob Hotel Guest in Bucks County

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Police are searching for two armed robbers who stole cash and electronics Wednesday night from a woman staying at a Comfort Inn in Bucks County.

The two men knocked on the guest's door at the hotel located on the 2000 block of Lincoln Highway in Bensalem around 10:10 p.m. Wednesday night, authorities said.

Once she answered the door, the suspects pointed a gun at her, forced their way into her room and then took off with the victim's cell phone, laptop computer and cash, investigators said.

The men fled from the scene in a four-door vehicle, which was parked in the hotel lot, police said.

Anyone who recognizes the suspects is urged to contact Bensalem Police at 215-633-3719.

Crash Blocks Traffic on I-76

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Several people managed to escape their vehicle after it overturned on Interstate 76 Saturday.

The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes between the exits for Montgomery and Girard avenues just before 10:30 a.m., according to police.

Authorities blocked the right lane while they worked to clear the vehicle and motorists should expect delays.

No one was hurt.



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NJ Child Died from Enterovirus D68: Officials

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Officials announced Saturday that enterovirus D68 is the cause of death for a 4-year-old New Jersey boy, who died Sept. 25, and disclosed that another child from the same school is exhibiting similar symptoms.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told New Jersey health officials Friday that a Mercer County boy -- the youngest of triplets -- tested positive for enterovirus 68, but they were unsure what role the virus played in his death at that time.

But late Friday evening, the family, who asked for privacy, learned the virus took the life of 4-year-old Eli.

"It was because of enterovirus D68," said Kelly Yaede, mayor of Hamilton Township, New Jersey, while speaking on behalf of the boy's family. "Please extend to the township our sincere appreciation ...for support our children and schools."

"They will have to deal with the cavernous void of losing Eli for the rest of their lives," she said. "We are 90,000 residents and we will stand behind them til they don't need us anymore."

Officials are unsure how the deceased child became infected with enterovirus D78, but they said young children are most likely to catch the virus, which has sickened at least 500 people in 42 states and Washington, D.C.

"Older children and adults have natural immunity acquired over time to defend it," said James Parla, superintendent of the Hamilton Township School District, while relaying information from the CDC.

Eli was last at school Sept. 19, Parla said. Since then, the district has added extra staff to his school so additional cleaning services could be implemented, but another boy has shown similar symptoms, he said.

"There is another case that the CDC is testing in Hamilton for a child that was in the same school, in the same grade and different class as the child that died," Yaede said. "That child has not been in school for the last two weeks."

That boy was admitted to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, where he received treatment before returning home to continue his recovery, he added.

Health officials conducted tests for the virus Thursday and his family is still waiting on results, he said.

The New Jersey department said the CDC also reported another confirmed case of the virus in a Middlesex County child, bringing the total count in the state to nine people who have been infected with enterovirus 68. Those cases are in Camden, Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Essex, Passaic and Sussex.

The enterovirus germ is not new; most people who catch the virus experience only a runny nose and low-grade fever. It was first identified in 1962 and has caused clusters of illness before.

This year, the virus has gotten more attention because it has been linked to hundreds of severe illnesses. Beginning last month, hospitals in Kansas City, Missouri, and Chicago have received a flood of children with trouble breathing.

To avoid getting the virus, health officials recommend:

  • Wash hands with soap and water.
     
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
     
  • Avoid kissing, hugging, and sharing cups, plates and utensils with people who are sick.
  • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick.


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Man Accused of Crashing Into State Police Car While High

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A Delaware man was arrested after he allegedly crashed into a state police vehicle while high on heroin. 

Robert Rickrode II, 28, of Millsboro, was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado southbound on Beaver Dam Road Friday around 3:15 p.m. As he approached a right curve, Rickrode’s vehicle crossed the center line of the road, entered the northbound lanes and into the path of a state police cruiser driven by a 23-year-old trooper, according to investigators.

As the female trooper swerved to the right to avoid a collision, the right front of Rickrode’s truck struck the right front of the cruiser, according to police. The impact caused the Silverado to roll onto its side.

The vehicle finally landed upright on the east side of the road while the police cruiser also came to a stop on the east side of the road.

The female trooper and a 28-year-old male trooper who was a passenger in the car were taken to Beebe Medical Center and treated for minor non-life-threatening injuries.

Rickrode, who police said was not properly restrained, was also treated at Beebe Medical for non-life-threatening injuries and eventually released.  He was arrested and charged with vehicular assault, driving under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia and other related offenses.

Rickrode was arraigned and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $10,800 cash bond.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the crash.
 



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Man Killed in Fire at Home That Was Firebombed Twice

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The death of a man who was killed in a fire at a Chester home and targeted twice before may be connected to a motorcycle gang, according to police.

The fire broke out at a two-story home on the 1000 block of Baldwin Street around 3 a.m. Saturday and was placed under control in about 20 minutes. The homeowner, identified as 52-year-old Anthony Gorman Sr., was killed in the blaze. The Medical Examiner determined he died from smoke inhalation.

"We are really upset that we lost our father this way," said Latisha Cunningham, one of Gorman's daughters. "I feel like because it happened before and he reported it, something more should've happened." 

Officials said Gorman’s home was firebombed twice in the past.

"The police station dropped the ball," said Gorman's daughter Lakeyna Williams.

Police have not revealed the cause of the fatal fire but say it's suspicious. They also say it could be connected to Gorman's involvement in a motorcycle club.

"We are investigating this as a possible retaliation for involvement with an outlaw motorcycle gang," said Chester Police Commissioner Joseph Bail.

Gorman's family told NBC10 he was a member of a motorcycle club but had been disabled since 2009 due to an accident.

Chester Police continue to investigate.
 



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Band of the Week: Phoenixville Marching Band

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The Phoenixville Marching Band is this week's High School Blitz Band of the Week.

West Chester Henderson Raises Breast Cancer Awareness

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NBC10's Jillian Mele takes us Inside the Huddle at West Chester Henderson where two football players have made it their mission to get as many people as possible to wear pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Raquan Thomas: The Comeback Kid

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Offensive lineman Raquan Thomas of Simon Gratz was struck with five bullets after a standout game one year ago this weekend, but he's made an outstanding comeback and return to the field.

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High School Blitz Wk 5: Skylights and Highlights

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Check out the week five skylights and highlights from this week's High School Blitz.

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Bishop Shanahan Vs. West Chester Henderson

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Check out the High School Blitz Game of the Week between Bishop Shanahan and West Chester Henderson.

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High School Blitz Wk 5: Highlights of the Week

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Comcast Sportsnet's John Clark looks at the highlights in high school football from this week.

Play of the Week: Jimmy Carney

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This week's High School Blitz Play of the Week goes to Jimmy Carney of Wilmington Friends after his great touchdown run.

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Widow Outraged Over Mumia's Commencement Speech

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The widow of a slain Philadelphia Police officer shared her thoughts on a Vermont college’s decision to select the man convicted of killing her husband as their commencement speaker.

“The only thing I would want to hear from Mumia Abu-Jamal is him admitting and confessing to my husband’s murder,” said Maureen Faulkner. “Shame on them. They could have another commencement speaker that would give these students wisdom before they start out in life.”

Students in the fall 2014 graduating class of Goddard College selected Mumia Abu-Jamal, 60, as their commencement speaker. Abu-Jamal is serving a life sentence at the Mahanoy State Correctional Institution in Frackville, Pa. for the 1981 murder of 25-year-old Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner.

“Thirty-two years later the Faulkner family, my family and I, have to endure the pain of him being able to speak in public and having rights,” Faulkner’s widow Maureen told NBC10. “Having a murderer, a radical, and someone who hates America to speak with them I think is so wrong.”

Goddard school officials said Abu-Jamal’s remarks were prerecorded and the short video will roll during a ceremony Sunday. Abu-Jamal is a 1996 graduate of Goddard and also hosts a radio show that airs on WGDR-WGDH Goddard Community radio every Sunday.

"Choosing Mumia as their commencement speaker, to me, shows how this newest group of Goddard graduates expresses their freedom to engage and think radically and critically in a world that often sets up barriers to do just that," Goddard College Interim President Robert Kenny said in a news release Monday.

Since his conviction, Abu-Jamal has gained supporters from around the world, including several celebrities, who claim he was innocent of the crime and the victim of a racist legal system.

“This man has been in prison for 33 years,” said Mark Taylor, a professor and founder of Educators for Mumia Abu-Jamal. “The case against him has not been established and this is a man whose voice has much to give. In many ways he is our Nelson Mandela. Mumia, to be shut down by the police now, is facing a situation of great injustice and the students at Goddard College have displayed great wisdom in inviting him to give their commencement address this Sunday.”

Taylor also told NBC10 Abu-Jamal has released other pre-recorded speeches and books which have been used in college classrooms.

Faulkner’s family, Philadelphia Police and Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams have maintained Abu-Jamal was Faulkner’s killer. The college’s decision to choose Abu-Jamal as their commencement speaker sparked outrage not only from the Faulkner family but also U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, who called on the college to rescind its offer.

"I cannot fathom how anyone could think it appropriate to honor a cold-blooded murderer," The Pennsylvania Republican wrote in a letter to Kenny. "What possible enlightenment can your students obtain from this man?"

Maureen Faulkner told NBC10 the timing of the speech is especially outrageous considering the ongoing manhunt for Eric Frein, who is accused of killing a Pennsylvania State Trooper in an ambush attack.

“Right now in the Pocono Mountains there is a man who murdered a trooper in cold blood, with premeditation,” she said. “He’s a survivalist and he’s still loose. When they capture him and put him in prison, are they going to allow him to have his freedom of speech and his civil rights after what he did?”

During the commencement Sunday, Philadelphia Police will hold a silent protest at the Daniel Faulkner memorial plaque.

Supporters who have Abu-Jamal’s speech say it’s about social justice. Samantha Kolber, the communications director for Goddard, defended the school’s decision and reacted to the controversy on her Twitter account.

The commencement ceremony — one of 20 Goddard holds each year — will begin at 4 p.m. Oct.  5 at the school's Haybarn Theatre at 123 Pitkin Road in Plainfield, Vermont.

Goddard College is a liberal arts college with three locations -- Plainfield, Vermont; and Seattle and Port Townsend, Washington.
 



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NBC10 First Alert: Cold Sunday Morning

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We're in for some of the coldest temperatures in months Sunday morning. NBC10's Brittney Shipp has the forecast.

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Memorial Service Set for Cooper CEO and Wife

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A memorial service will be held next week for a high-profile CEO and his wife who died in a suspicious fire last month.

The service for John Sheridan Jr., 72, and Joyce Sheridan, 69, will take place Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial on 1 Memorial Drive in Trenton, New Jersey. A private funeral is also planned.

John, the CEO of Cooper University Health System, was pronounced dead back on September 28 at the couple's home in Montgomery Township, New Jersey, after rescue crews came to put out a fire in the master bedroom. Joyce died a short time later at a local hospital.

Investigators determined the fire was intentionally set, but they have not said who they suspect started the fire. Autopsies were performed on Tuesday, but authorities have yet to release the results.

"The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office is currently engaged in a very complex investigation," said Capt. Jack Bennett, communications director.

While investigators are asking anyone with information about the fire to contact them, Bennett indicated Thursday that no one should fear for their safety.

"At this point, based upon facts and circumstances learned through this investigation, we are quite confident that there exists no threat to either the immediate neighborhood or to the local community," said Bennett.

Sheridan Jr. joined Cooper in 2005. He is credited with helping transform the entire health care system and is also remembered as a community leader who was committed to revitalizing Camden.

The couple is survived by four sons. 

"The death of our parents has left a hole in our hearts and family that can never be filled," the family said in a statement.  "We ask everyone to remember them as the wonderful parents and friends they were. Remember them as two People who loved each other, their family, and their friends generously and unconditionally. Remember their smiles, their hugs, and their laughter. Remember them as people who brought out the best in everyone around them.

"We cannot fathom, much less explain, the circumstances of their passing. Losing a parent is painful. Losing them both has been excruciating and we ask everyone to respect our need to privately grieve, process our loss, and support each other as the family our parents raised us to be."

Memorial contributions can be made to the following:

Joubert Syndrome Foundation, JSRDF Treasurer, 1415 West Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215

The Cooper Foundation, 200 Federal Street, Suite 146, Camden, New Jersey 08103

The Carrier Clinic, Development Office, PO Box 147, 252 Route 601, Belle Mead, New Jersey 08502



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Most Dangerous Cities in Pennsylvania

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The city of Chester is the most dangerous city in Pennsylvania, according to a home security company.

On Wednesday the Home Security Shield released their report of the ten most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania. The ranking is based on data publicly released each year by the FBI. The list only includes cities with a population over 5,000.

Chester came in at number one on the list while Philadelphia was number 8.

1. Chester

2. Ambridge

3. New Castle

4. McKees Rocks

5. Harrisburg

6. York

7. Selinsgrove

8. Philadelphia

9. Duquesne

10. Reading

Chester has a population of 34,239. Violent crimes totaled 21.03 for every 1,000 residents. Property crimes totaled 35.14 for every 1,000 residents. Their total amount of reported crimes are 56.16 per 1,000 residents.

Chester is home to PPL Park, where the Philadelphia Union plays. The city is situated on the Delaware River, between Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware.

Click here to read more on the ranking.



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At Least 4 Struck in Philly Shootings

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Philadelphia Police are investigating separate double shootings in Feltonville and Cobbs Creek.

The first shooting occurred around 12:25 a.m. Sunday on Kensington and Sedgley avenues. Police say two people were struck after an unidentified gunman opened fire.

Another shooting took place on 52nd and Delancey streets around 12:30 a.m. At least two people were struck in the shooting, according to investigators. Their conditions have not been revealed.

No arrests have been made in either shooting and police have not yet revealed the conditions of the victims. They continue to investigate.

Be sure to watch NBC10 News starting at 5:30 a.m. for more details on these developing stories.
 

Fire Truck Accident En Route to Barn Fire

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Firefighters got into an accident while responding to an early morning fire in Kent County, Delaware just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday.

The Leipsic Fire Company's fire truck dipped into an embankment while responding to a barn fire in the 2100 block of East Denneys Road.

The engine tried to get around a tanker on the one-lane roadway when it rolled down into a ditch.

The fire truck's driver, 72-year-old John Burkett, was taken to the hospital for observation, but no injuries were reported.

The Leipsic Fire Company has two fire trucks.

Leipsic, Cheswold, Smyrna, Little Creek -- all volunteer fire companies -- responded to the barn fire, which housed equipment.

The full extent of the damage to the fire apparatus is not yet known.

 


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