Bensalem Police Officer of the Year Dies

January 31, 2015, 9:28 pm

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Friends and family are mourning the Bensalem Police Officer of the Year Kevin Cornish.

Cornish, 42, died Saturday while participating in a 5K Charity Run in Northeast Philadelphia. Officials believe he suffered a heart attack. He leaves behind a wife and daughter.

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Detective Cornish was named the Bensalem Township Police Officer of the Year by the Bensalem Rotary Club in 2014.

Cornish joined the Bensalem Police Department in 1998 and was a member of the SWAT team and the Motor Patrol before most recently joining the Special Victim’s Unit.

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In addition to his stellar police work, Cornish was also known for his involvement in the community. During a case involving two girls who were removed from an abusive home, Cornish went out of his way to help the young victims. He led a fundraising effort to collect money and gift cards for the girls allowing them to buy clothing, school supplies and accessories for their rooms at their foster home.

He also reached out to local stores to get the girls discounts and even took them on shopping trips. Cornish’s efforts led to a department-wide initiative in which Bensalem police work with local stores to help and collect donations for young abuse victims.

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Cornish also volunteered as a coach at the United German Hungarian Club and made presentations in the community on bullying and computer forensics.

Funeral arrangements for Detective Cornish have not yet been released.

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Person Struck, Killed on I-95 in Delaware

January 31, 2015, 7:46 pm

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A person was struck and killed by a car on I-95 in Delaware Saturday night.

The unidentified pedestrian was on I-95 southbound at Delaware Avenue in Wilmington around 9:10 p.m. when he or she was struck by a vehicle.

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The victim was later pronounced dead. Police have not yet revealed his or her identity.

Traffic on I-95 southbound is currently being diverted onto exit 7B. Commuters are being asked to find an alternate means of travel around the scene of the crash.

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The Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the accident.

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Woman Ejected from Car in Deadly Crash

February 1, 2015, 12:57 pm

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A woman is dead after being thrown from her car after slamming it into a pole along the Roosevelt Boulevard early Sunday.

The crash happened just before 5 a.m. in the northbound inner lanes of the thoroughfare near Whitaker Avenue in the Lawncrest section of Philadelphia, police tell NBC10.

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Investigators said the unidentified driver was ejected from her silver sedan in the violent impact. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other vehicles were involved.

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The crash remains under investigation.

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Main Break Floods Busy Street, Dried Up Service

February 1, 2015, 9:30 am

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Water gushed up through the asphalt along Girard Avenue on Sunday morning after a main broke below the street.

The 12-inch water main began leaking around 2 a.m. near Montgomery Avenue in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia, a spokesman with the Philadelphia Water Department said.

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Water service was shut off to approximately 100 properties in the area for hours as a result. Service was restored around 7 a.m. as replacement work began.

PWD officials said crews will work throughout the day to swap out the main. Work is expected to be finished Sunday afternoon.

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Girard Avenue westbound is closed from Berks to Master Streets because of the emergency construction.

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Two-Alarm Blaze at NJ Strip Mall

February 1, 2015, 5:08 am

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Firefighters battled a two alarm blaze at a Mercer County, New Jersey strip mall early Sunday.

The fire started around 3:55 a.m. inside the HK Liquor Store that's part of a one-story mall along the 2300 block of Spruce Street in Ewing Township, fire officials tell NBC10.

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A second alarm was rung before firefighters were able to get the fire under control about an hour later.

In addition to the liquor store, the Super 7s Deli and Food Market was also damaged by fire, officials said.

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The cause of the blaze is currently unknown. No one was hurt.

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Person Ejected From Car in Crash

February 1, 2015, 5:48 am

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A person is ejected from their car after being involved in a crash on Interstate 295 in Hamilton Township, New Jersey.

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Eagles Trick Out Their Rides

February 1, 2015, 6:04 am

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Matt Delucia explains how local areas are celebrating the Super Bowl and how some Philadelphia Eagles are spending their off-season.

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Tracy Morgan 'Working Hard' on Recovery

February 1, 2015, 7:55 am

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Comedian Tracy Morgan is "working hard" on his recovery from a devastating limo bus crash that left him severely injured and killed his friend.

The "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock" alum made the statement to a TMZ paparazzo as he walked with the help of a cane through New York City on Saturday.

Morgan, 46, suffered a traumatic brain injury and a broken leg, ribs and nose on June 7, 2014 when a Wal-Mart tractor trailer slammed into the actor's limousine bus along the New Jersey Turnpike in Cranbury, New Jersey. The bus, which was carrying Morgan and friends from a show at Dover Downs Casino, was stopped in traffic when it was hit. The impact flipped the vehicle.

James McNair, a 62-year-old fellow comedian, was killed in the crash and several other passengers were hurt.

Truck driver Kevin Roper was charged with Death by Auto and related offenses. Police said he was speeding before the impact and hadn't slept in 24 hours. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Morgan spent weeks in the hospital and rehab. He told TMZ he had "no comment" on whether he'll take part in a SNL 40th Anniversary reunion special set to air on NBC on February 15.

A federal lawsuit against Wal-Mart is pending. McNair's family settled a separate suit with the retail giant late last month.

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Detectives Revisit Scene of Woman's Bus Stop Murder

February 1, 2015, 9:02 am

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Crime scene investigators spent Sunday morning searching for new evidence at the scene of an execution-style murder of a child advocate at a North Philadelphia bus stop last month.

Using a shovel and metal detector, investigators looked for clues that could point them to Kim Jones' murderer.

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The 56-year-old newlywed and mother of two was shot in the back of the head as she waited for the Route 23 SEPTA bus at 12th and Jefferson Streets on the morning of January 13.

Investigators returned to that corner at 9:15 a.m. Sunday and dug holes in a patch of grass next to a small memorial for Jones. They also uncovered a manhole and swept the area nearby, including trolley tracks buried in the street, for evidence.

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Homicide detectives said the shooter, dressed in all black and wearing headphones, stalked the victim. They waited over an hour outside Jones' home before following her to the corner and pulling the trigger.

Surveillance video captured the shooter calmly place the weapon in a black duffle bag following the shooting and walk away.

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"This was a very well planned execution," Philadelphia Police Homicide Capt. James Clark said last month.

Police believe the shooter knew Jones. Sources tell NBC10 they are not ruling out the possibility that a woman may have been holding the gun.

After sweeping the scene again, detectives traveled some 20 blocks south to Philadelphia Police Headquarters where sources say they are questioning people who knew Jones.

Sources said investigators hope to make an arrest soon.

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Lane Closure Expected on I-95

February 1, 2015, 8:15 am

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A lane of northbound Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia is scheduled to be closed starting Sunday night for construction.

The highway will be reduced from three lanes to two from 8 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday between Levick Street and Bleigh Avenue.

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The weather, however, may impact the construction work.

It's part of a $212 million project to improve the Cottman Avenue interchange and the interstate.

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Local Puppy, Once Neglected, Drafted for Puppy Bowl

January 27, 2015, 11:29 am

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Jamison, a rescued pup from Downingtown, Pennsylvania, will be one of the adorable doggies featured in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl Sunday.

"I don’t care about the Super Bowl, but we’ll be watching the Puppy Bowl," Head of New Life Animal Rescue Kim Mangione told Burlington County Times. “We watch it every year, but this year we’ll be watching Jamison. We know he’ll do great.”

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The pit bull-terrier mix was rescued by Animal Care and Control Team in Philadelphia when he was less than three weeks old. Soon after, he was transferred to New Life Animal Rescue suffering from worms, seizures, cigarette burns and a variety of maladies.

The Evesham-based shelter took the three-pound pooch to Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, where he was promptly treated.

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When Animal Planet contacted the shelter about any playful puppy candidates, Mangione recommended Jamison and submitted pictures and video.

The Puppy Bowl is taped in October, but airs every year on Super Bowl Sunday.

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If you’re unfamiliar, here’s all you need to know -- it’s a small field filled with puppies and toys. The event is live-tweeted by a bird and features kittens during half-time. It’s the kind of adorable that makes hearts explode with joy.

Tune in this Sunday at 3 p.m.

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Atlantic Ocean Classic Dog Show

February 1, 2015, 9:24 am

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Today is the last day to see the Atlantic Ocean Classic Dog Show in Wildwood, New Jersey.

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2 Overnight Crashes on I-95 Sunday

February 1, 2015, 9:25 am

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There were two separate car crashes on the northbound side of I-95 in Philadelphia overnight Sunday that left three people hospitalized.

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NJ Governor Chris Christie Goes to Great Britain

February 1, 2015, 12:11 pm

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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is beginning his three day trip to Great Britain.

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Man Pulls Fire Alarm After Clogging Toilet With Potatoes

February 1, 2015, 10:49 am

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Looking to unclog his potato-stuffed toilet, a Delaware County, Pennsylvania man decided to try and get help by pulling his apartment building's fire alarm.

It was a poor decision.

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The man, who has not yet been identified, pulled the alarm at 7:48 a.m. Sunday at the Oakwood Apartments along the 8700 block of West Chester Pike in Upper Darby, police tell NBC10.

According to authorities, for an unknown reason, the man shoved potatoes down the toilet causing it to clog. He called the apartment building's maintenance department several times for help, but they didn't immediately respond. So he tried to get their attention by pulling the fire alarm, police said.

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The three-story building was evacuated and police and fire officials came to the scene to investigate.

Realizing there was not a real emergency, they questioned the man who explained what happened. Police placed him under arrest for ringing the false alarm.

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He will be charged in the case, police said.

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Rescues Made from 3-Alarm Apt. Fire

February 1, 2015, 1:36 pm

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More than 30 residents of a Gloucester County, New Jersey apartment complex were displaced by fire Sunday afternoon.

The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. at the Chestnut Lane apartments located along the 1200 block of Chestnut Lane in Deptford, county emergency dispatchers told NBC10.

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Flames could be seen shooting from the windows and roof of the two-story structure as firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control.

Fire crews struck a second and third alarm as the flames spread to eight units in the complex.

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Fire officials reported five people were rescued and taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The American Red Cross South Jersey reported 14 units have been damaged. The Red Cross is assisting at least 30 people, 8 of them children displaced by the fire.

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Man Confesses to Woman's Bus Stop Murder: Sources

February 1, 2015, 11:55 am

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A man has confessed to carrying out the execution-style murder of a North Philadelphia woman as waiting for the bus last month, police sources tell NBC10.

Kim Jones, 56, was shot in the back of the head by an unidentified person, dressed in all black, on the morning of January 13 at 12th and Jefferson Streets. Police said the shooter stalked the mother-of-two and newlywed before carrying out the crime.

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The suspect, who knew Jones, confessed to the crime on Sunday, sources said. Detectives tracked him down using surveillance video that captured his SUV near the scene, according to sources.

Sources said he was taken into custody on Saturday and questioned overnight.

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Earlier Sunday, crime scene investigators scoured the shooting scene for new evidence that may have been missed in their initial sweep. It's unclear if anything new had been found.

Officials have not yet released the suspect's identity, who is now awaiting arraignment on murder charges.

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This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Super Bowl Ads 2015

February 1, 2015, 8:54 am

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Colin Glaum, an award-winning ad executive, sits down with Contessa Brewer to discuss this year's Super Bowl ads.

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Man Who Died in Police Custody ID'd

February 1, 2015, 9:10 pm

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Investigators have identified a man who died while in police custody.

Daniel Wichterman, 29, was arrested in Northeast Philadelphia on suspicion of drunk driving around 3 p.m. Friday. Hours later, he was dead.

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Authorities said they brought Wichterman to a detention center at 750 Race St. in Center City around 3:45 p.m. Friday.

He sat in a cell awaiting a breathalyzer test until officers went to check on him around 10 p.m. -- several hours after he arrived at the center, police said.

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Wichterman was found unresponsive in the cell he was sharing with another inmate. The officers who found him said he appeared to have stopped breathing, according to reports. A nurse at the scene performed CPR on him and medics were notified.

Wichterman was rushed to Hahnemann University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:31 p.m., investigators said.

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The cause of his death is unknown and an investigation is underway.

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Man Struck in Hamilton Twp. Hit-and-Run

February 1, 2015, 7:18 pm

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A man is in the hospital after he was struck in a hit-and-run accident in Hamilton Township, New Jersey Sunday night.

Donald Brocak, 63, of Hamilton, was walking northbound across East State Street near Victor Avenue around 6:12 p.m. when he was struck by a silver SUV traveling westbound on East State. The SUV continued traveling westbound on East State into Trenton.