A former Haverford High School student was arrested and charged in connection with a threat made to the school in early January.
The threat was posted on January 5 to the social media site Yik-Yak and was directed at students involved with the Best Buddies program which is comprised of students with special needs as well as volunteers, said Haverford Township Police.
Students were subjected to a lockdown following the threat that indicated that a student would be bring weapons to the school. It also urged others to bring weapons to the school, according to police.
An investigation into the incident revealed that the threat was made on a cell phone used by 20-year-old Elliot Tentarelli. Tentarelli, a graduate of the Delaware County high school, was arrested Friday and later admitted to making the threat, officials said in a press release.
Tentarelli is facing multiple charges including making terroristic threats. simple assault and disorderly conduct.
His bail was set at 10-percent of $40,000. He is being held at Delaware County Prison.
NJ Transit will shut down service Monday night due to the winter storm which is expected to intensify overnight into Tuesday.
NJ Transit commuter service for bus, light rail and rail departing all major stations and terminals will end by 8 p.m., reaching their final destination by 10 p.m.
NJ Transit rail service will be shut down until Thursday, depending on track, equipment and infrastructure conditions. The last train will make all local stops.
NJ Transit bus and light rail service may resume Wednesday, depending on road and track conditions and snow-removal operations.
NJ Transit is also offering cross-honoring for customers from now until Wednesday, allowing customers to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode, including rail, light rail, bus and private bus carriers.
All SEPTA trains will operate under their Winter Storm Service Plan Monday and Tuesday. Check the SEPTA website for up to date travel information.
Trains are operating on a special snow schedule Monday and Tuesday. Check the PATCO website for up to date travel information.
AMTRAK suspended Northeast Regional and Acela Express service between New York and Boston Tuesday.
Empire Service (New York – Albany-Rensselaer, N.Y.), Amtrak Downeaster (Brunswick, Maine – Boston), Vermonter (Washington – St. Albans, Vt.) and the Springfield line (New Haven, Conn. – Springfield, Mass.), are all suspended, as well as Lake Shore Limited service between New York and Albany-Rensselaer, N.Y., and Boston and Albany-Rensselaer, N.Y., only.
Acela Express and Northeast Regional trains between New York and Washington, and Keystone Service (New York – Harrisburg, Pa.) will operate at reduced frequencies.
Check the AMTRAK website for updates.
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
As of 6 p.m., 421 flights have been cancelled for Monday and 622 flights have been cancelled for Tuesday. Check the Philly International website for updates.
As this snowstorm comes rolling through parts of the area, where you live will determine how much or how little snow will pile up along your street.
We're monitoring conditions not only with NBC10 First Alert Weather technology, but also through social media photos and videos posted by you at home.
Browse through the gallery above and we will be adding more throughout the storm showing specific areas as conditions worsen. Here's a view of neighborhoods across the region.
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A former Philadelphia Police officer who was once hailed a hero was sentenced for a simple assault conviction involving his ex-girlfriend Monday morning.
Richard DeCoatsworth, 28, was sentenced to 18 months probation and to go to counseling Monday following a simple assault conviction last November.
He was found not guilty of two additional charges -- aggravated assault and reckless endangerment -- at that time.
DeCoatsworth was accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, 29-year-old Sadie Martinez, during an argument back on May 9, 2013.
Martinez accused DeCoatsworth of choking her and punching her in the mouth. DeCoatsworth told the jury he grabbed Martinez but accidentally hit her in the mouth as he tried to knock away a brick she was holding while he tried to enter his car.
DeCoatsworth was shot in the face during a September 2007 traffic stop. After being shot, he chased the suspect for some time before collapsing. Police say he was able to radio enough information about the shooter for other officers to nab him.
He was honored for his heroism in 2008 with a Top Cop award and sat next to First Lady Michelle Obama during President Barack Obama’s first address to congress at the U.S. Capitol.
His reign as a top cop began to unravel in the coming years. The city has already spent at least $1.5 million defending itself against DeCoatsworth's checkered past in the department including several alleged violent incidents.
DeCoatsworth was also accused of drugging and assaulting two alleged prostitutes. He initially pleaded guilty to the charges and was later released on his own recognizance after a judge tossed out the sex crime charges.
DeCoatsworth left the Philadelphia Police force on disability in December 2011.
