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Witness Recounts Horror of Mom, Baby's Stabbing

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As a mother and her 1-year-old baby girl fought for their lives Sunday after police say they were stabbed overnight during a domestic dispute, a neighbor who came to their aid described the horrific scene she found inside the West Oak Lane house where the violence erupted.

"I heard her screaming, screaming, so it woke me up out of my sleep to the point that I fell off the bed. I went over there and I knocked on the door, and I see him through the window standing over her, slicing her up," the next-door neighbor said.

"I ran in the house to get my phone. As I was running out [of] the house with my phone, he ran in his car, speed off. I knocked on the door, asked her, 'Is everything OK?' She told me no, and I asked her did she need me to call the cops," the woman recounted. "She said yes, she let me in, and when she let me in, she was leaning against the wall with her arm sliced up, and all I could do was find some paper towels to stop the bleeding."

The neighbor said she was the one who called police to the house, on Dallas Street at the corner of Georgian Road, about 12:30 a.m. She told NBC10's Jesse Gary that prior to the stabbing, she had heard the couple fighting, and that the fighting escalated so badly that she ran next door to see if everything was OK. That's when she says she saw a man jump into a burgundy Nissan Altima outside the house and take off.

The 37-year-old mother and her baby were rushed to Albert Einstein Medical Center. The baby was later transferred to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Both remain in critical condition. Their identities have not yet been confirmed.

Other neighbors described the block as quiet and said the couple had moved in recently. They said they were shocked at what happened.

Authorities have not reported any arrests or officially identified a suspect, but said police are looking for a "known male" who is 41 years old in connection with the stabbing.

Stay with NBC10 for updates on this developing story.
 



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Lifeguards Pull Four Swimmers from Rip Current in Wildwood

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Lifeguards had to save four swimmers who were caught in a rip current early Saturday.

First Alert Weather: Humid, Rain on Its Way

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More heat and storms are in the forecast to begin the work week.

Police Reviewing Video in Delco CVS Gunpoint Robbery

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Police on Sunday were reviewing surveillance footage in hopes of identifying two armed robbers who tied up employees of a Delaware County CVS Saturday night and took off with cash from the store.

The armed suspects entered the CVS on Pennell Road near Lehr Boulevard shortly before closing time Saturday, police said. They got in when one suspect posed as a shopper and bought an item so a store employee would have to unlock the front door to let him out. When the employee unlocked the door, a second suspect, armed with a gun, forced his way inside, police said.

Once inside, the two robbers forced two store employees into a back office and tied them up before stealing an undisclosed amount of cash and fleeing the store.

The suspects had not yet been identified Sunday as police reviewed surveillance video of the robbery.

Police are searching for two suspects who robbed a Delaware County CVS and tied up the employees inside.

 

Jurors to Resume Deliberations in Bystander Slaying

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Jurors in central Pennsylvania resume deliberations Monday in the trial of a man prosecutors accuse of having gunned down a woman described as an innocent bystander in the belief that he was shooting at his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend.

The York County panel spent much of Friday considering the case against 26-year-old Christopher Schwenk Jr., who is charged with first- and third-degree murder as well as voluntary manslaughter in the November 2013 death of 49-year-old Monique Nixon.

Defense attorney Sandra Thompson has argued that her client didn't do it — but if he did, he acted in self-defense. She argued that police immediately focused on Schwenk and ignored other possible suspects, including someone whose DNA was on the weapon.

Jurors on Friday asked the judge to repeat the definition of "reasonable doubt."



Photo Credit: York County Jail

Thief Swipes 10 Chain Saws from South Jersey Artist

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Brian "Ackmonster" Ackley, the South Jersey "chain saw artist" who recently used his skills to help his fellow New Jersey residents save trees downed in storms, isn’t too concerned with the person who stole his 10 chain saws sometime late last week – he just wants his livelihood back.

"That’s everything that I had," Ackley, 47, who’s been doing chainsaw carvings for 15 years, told NBC10. "I’m about to go out on my annual state and county fair carving tour, which takes me up and down the East Coast. I’m about to embark on that next week, and they took all of my stuff enabling me to do that."

Ackley said he went into his shop, on West Deerfield Road near Center Road in Bridgeton, Friday morning and found that someone had taken a sledgehammer to his lock, smashing it. All 10 of his chain saws – which he said are valued at about $6,000 to $7,000 – were gone.

"They were very direct in what they wanted. They left behind two weed whackers and a blower, but they took every chain saw that I had," Ackley, a father of five adult children, said. Ackley later told NBC10 he heard that police made at least one arrest in connection to the theft. Police have not yet confirmed this however. 

Earlier this month, Ackley was interviewed on NBC10 when he was helping to preserve a homeowner’s tree downed by severe storms that left widespread damage in South Jersey.

Ackley said Thursday night, he was up until about 11:30 p.m. watching the news, and then woke up about 6:30 a.m. He lives next door to the shop, he said, so he believes the break-in happened in the seven-hour window he was sleeping.

He said he’s surprised someone would so brazenly come to his shop, in the heart of a rural area, and steal his belongings.

"We’re an agricultural community. Everybody minds their own business," Ackley said. "It’s an extremely low-crime area, but it’s getting scarier."

He said he doesn’t have surveillance cameras, and he found very little evidence that might reveal who’s responsible for the burglary, but he filed a report with the New Jersey State Police in Bridgeton.

"My shop is surrounded by sawdust, so that leaves no tracks whatsoever," he said.

For now, a friend has started a GoFundMe account to help Ackley get new equipment before he heads out on his state and county fair tour next week. So far he's received two chainsaws on credit from a local farm store as well as donations from community members. Ackley said he’s been overwhelmed by the amount of support he’s gotten so far on the GoFundMe page. He said he isn’t as concerned with retribution for the person who stole the chainsaws than he is with being able to make his art again as soon as possible.

"Stealing my carvings is one thing," he said. "But stealing my ability to make more, that’s a little dastardly."



Photo Credit: Ackmonsters Chainsaw Art/Facebook

Motorcyclist Dies in Crash in Montgomery County

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A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Sunday afternoon in Montgomery County.

The victim was riding on Horsham and Norristown roads in Horsham shortly after 3 p.m. when he or she somehow lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He or she has not yet been identified.
 

SUV Slams Into Pole, 1 Person Hurt

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At least one person was hurt after a vehicle slammed into a pole in Chester County.

The accident occurred Sunday night on Route 322 just west of Chestnut Tree Road in Honey Brook. The victim was trapped inside the vehicle before rescue crews were able to get him or her out. The victim was taken to the hospital. Officials have not yet revealed his or her condition.

Route 322 is currently shut down between Cupola Road and Chestnut Tree Road due to the crash. Witnesses also say the power is out to homes in the area due to downed wires.



Photo Credit: Honey Brook Fire Company

Woman Finds Cremated Remains in Philly Lot

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The startling discovery of a woman’s cremated remains has led to a mystery in Philadelphia.

A woman found the cremation box of Linda Upshur in a lot on the 2600 block of Oakdale Street in the Strawberry Mansion section of the city Sunday morning. According to the box, Upshur died on July 11, 2007 at the age of 64 and was cremated on July 24, 2007. It also lists the Ivy Hill Cemetery and Crematory on 1201 Easton Road in Philadelphia.

NBC10 first reached out to the cemetery but have not yet heard back from them.

After checking the name, NBC10 found a 1976 article from the Baltimore Afro-American newspaper about a woman named Linda Upshur who lived in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia. According to the article, Upshur was a commercial credit analyst at Continental Bank in Center City as well as a musician with ties to the NAACP Youth Organization and the YWCA.

An NBC10 viewer also found a newspaper clipping of Upshur from the Pittsburgh Courier in 1962 reporting she had chosen to work in the U.S. Air Force and was also a volunteer worker with the Colorado Springs' School for the Deaf and Blind. 

NBC10 reached out to the Bryn Mawr Trust which took over Continental Bank, as well as the NAACP. We have not yet heard back from them or confirmed that the woman mentioned in the article is the same woman whose remains were found.

NBC10 also checked the last known addresses for Upshur in Philadelphia but did not find anyone who knew her.

Both NBC10 and the woman who found the box also contacted police who are not currently investigating but encourage anyone with information to call 911 and file a report.

If you are a friend or family member of Upshur or have any information on her, please call us at 610-668-5701. 

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Teen Robbers Brutally Beat Man at Gas Station: Police

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Police are searching for three teens accused of brutally beating and robbing a man at a South Jersey gas station after video of the aftermath of the attack was posted on social media.

Police say the man was attacked by three teen boys Friday at the Sunoco gas station on East Broadway in Salem, New Jersey. The teens stole the man’s watch and then fled the scene.

James Cooper, who works the overnight shift at a nearby hospital, was taking his break and went to the gas station to grab a snack around 1:20 a.m. Friday. That's when he saw the teens running away and the bloody victim lying on the ground. 

"I saw him stretched out on the ground," Cooper said. "That's when I said I should help this guy out. So I grabbed my phone." 

Cooper checked to see if the man was okay while also recording him. In the graphic video the victim’s face is badly swollen and some of his teeth are on the ground. The man posted the video to his Facebook and YouTube, urging his followers to share. *Warning, video is extremely graphic*

"It looked like he got beat bad, kicks and punches," Cooper said. "But I wish I could have gotten there earlier to help him out. Who beats up a 61-year-old man?" 

Cooper called 911 and the victim was taken to Cooper University Hospital. Police told NBC10 they are having trouble interviewing the victim due to the severity of his swelling and injuries. Cooper also visited the victim at the hospital. He told NBC10 the victim said he was a volunteer at the gas station. The victim, who doesn't have any family in the area, also claimed his stolen gold watch is worth at least $500.

"He was happy to see me," Cooper said. "I told him that night, whatever happens I'm gonna make sure you're okay. I'm gonna stick by your side. When I saw him today he was actually happy." 

Police continue to investigate.
 


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Dogs Found Alive 1 Day After Fire

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What one Pennsylvania family believed was a tragedy turned out to be a miracle after two dogs were found alive following a devastating house fire.

A fire started at a home on Bridle Path Lane in East Fallowfield, Pennsylvania Saturday around 5 p.m. While the family inside the house escaped unharmed their pets were nowhere to be found leading to fears that they perished in the blaze.

The next day, as Modena Fire Company Chief Frank Dowlin was finishing paper work on the fire, he received a call from the East Fallowfield Police Department saying, “they’re alive.” An officer told Dowlin the dogs were found inside a second floor bedroom and they needed a ladder to get them.

When firefighters arrived at the home they saw the two dogs standing at the back of the house looking through a large hole. A firefighter tied to a rope entered the unstable structure and grabbed the dogs one by one. After being reunited with their owners they were cleaned up and given water and food by neighbors.

“The event was truly a miracle to witness,” Chief Dowlin said.  “Our crews were glad to bring a little happiness to the family.”

Investigators say the fire was caused by smoking and it was ruled accidental.
 



Photo Credit: Modena Fire Company

Gunman Kills Man in Kensington

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A man was shot and killed in the Kensington section of the city Sunday night.

The 40-year-old man was on the 2000 block of East Cambria Street when an unidentified gunman opened fire. The man was struck once in the left side of his chest. He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:53 p.m.

Police say they later found the gunman and recovered a weapon. They have not yet revealed the suspect’s identity.
 

Crews Find Missing Tubers in Del. River

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Rescue crews found six tubers who went missing in the Delaware River Sunday night. 

Officials say the tubers were in the river near the Bull’s Island Recreation Area near River Road in Milford, New Jersey when they went missing. 

Police, firefighters and marine units from Hunterdon County and Bucks County searched for the tubers who were found safe on the New Jersey side of the Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge shortly before midnight. 

 

 

 

Fire Forces Residents From NJ High-Rise

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Fire forced residents from a South Jersey high-rise and out into the rain overnight.

Flames broke out just after midnight in a non-residential area of the first floor of Cooper River Plaza along N Park Drive in Pennsauken, Camden County.

Smoke from the fire traveled throughout the 14-story building causing fire crews to evacuate about 350 residents. No resident suffered any injuries, however, one firefighter required hospitalization for exhaustion, said Pennsauken Fire Chief Joseph Palumbo.

Residents could be seen trying to find a dry spot as heavy rain fell during the evacuation.

Once the fire was out, crews ventilated each floor and checked carbon monoxide levels before systematically allowing people back into their apartments before sunrise Monday, said firefighters.

No word yet on what caused the blaze.



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EMT Set to Start Med School Killed in NJ Crash: Source

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A 22-year-old emergency medical technician was killed in an ambulance accident in New Jersey Saturday morning on what was supposed to be her last day on the job before starting medical school.

Hinal Patel, of Piscataway, died in the crash, which occurred at about 8 a.m. as she and another EMT were heading to the scene of a car accident in East Brunswick, police said. The Spotswood ambulance had its emergency lights and sirens operating at the time.

A car struck the ambulance, causing it to flip over and hit another car near the intersection of Ryder Lane and Cranbury Road in East Brunswick, police said.

Julius Bellafronte, a witness to the crash, said it sounded "like an explosion."

Patel was planning to start medical school soon after completing what was to be her last shift as an EMT Saturday, Spotswood EMS Director Miriam Barbarise told NBC 4 New York.

"We're really heartbroken right now," she said. "Words can't describe how everybody, including my employees and myself, how we're all feeling."

Patel graduated in May from Rutgers University where she studied cell biology and neuroscience. She had planned to return to Rutgers to attend the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, officials said.

Mark Seube of Hamilton, who was driving the ambulance, and Kathleen Meade of East Brunswick, the driver of the car that struck the ambulance, were taken to a hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries, authorities said.

The crash remains under investigation, officials said.
 

Boy's Therapy Dog Missing After Deadly Hit-&-Run

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A driver fled after a wreck along a Philadelphia street that claimed one man's life, left his brother hurt and caused the family's dog, who has a close bond with a disabled boy, to run off.

A sport utility vehicle slammed into a sedan at E Luzerne and Elsinore streets in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, said Philadelphia Police.

The Arroyo brothers had just gotten inside the four-door sedan after spending the day working on a special-needs van for Osvaldo Arroyo's son when the SUV slammed into the car, said family members. The force of the crash trapped one brother -- identified by family as Francis Arroyo. The father of two later died from his injuries.

Medics rushed his brother, Osvaldo, who was driving at the time to Temple University Hospital where he was treated and released early Monday, said family.

Inside the car was also Max, the dog of Osvaldo Arroyo's 12-year-old son Jonathan who is blind, deaf and mute and has no mobility, according to Arroyo. The 2-year-old Bichon that brings joy to the boy went missing after the crash. Osvaldo went straight from the hospital to search for his son's companion.

After the wreck, the driver sped off once around the block, nearly hitting people on the second trip around the block, said witnesses. The SUV then sped off for good.

"That vehicle is a 2008 Mitsubishi SUV," said Capt. John Wilczynski.

A bystander tailed the SUV and told police that the driver ditched the striking SUV at Rising Sun Avenue and 9th Street in North Philadelphia -- that's about 2 miles away from the crash site. When officers arrived, the driver was gone.

Wilczynski said the SUV is registered to Alberto Vangas. Police hoped to speak to the 38-year-old -- who lives near where the SUV was found -- about who was behind the wheel of his vehicle at the time of the wreck.

Police asked anyone who might have spotted the SUV after the crash to contact Philadelphia Police.



Photo Credit: NBC10 / Family Photo

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to Visit Montco School

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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf will visit Willow Hill Elementary in Willow Grove as part of his "Schools That Teach" tour.

Bloody Fight Between Roommates

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An argument between roommates spilled out onto a Philadelphia sidewalk early Monday leaving two people stabbed.

The incident played out around 3:45 a.m. along Ditman Street near Friendship Street in the city’s Tacony section.

Neighbors said the fight began between roommates inside a home then spilled out onto the sidewalk where one guy pinned the other on the ground. At some point both men appeared to stab each other – one man was left in a pool of blood – prompting neighbors to call 911.

Police said a 30-year-old man suffered a stab wound to his back while a man in his late 20s suffered stab wounds to his head, neck and face. Both men remained in critical condition late Monday morning.

No word yet if either man could face charges.



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10 at 7: What You Need to Know Today

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Here are the 10 things you need to know to start your day from your friends at NBC10.

TODAY'S TOP STORY

Crews Find Missing Tubers in Delaware River: Rescue crews found six tubers safe and sound after they went missing in the Delaware River Sunday night. Officials say the tubers were in the river near the Bull’s Island Recreation Area near River Road in Milford, New Jersey when they went missing. Police, firefighters and marine units from Hunterdon County and Bucks County searched for the tubers who were found safe on the New Jersey side of the Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge shortly before midnight.

YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST 

Rain kicks off the work week Monday which should move out by mid-morning. Monday is expected to be mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be sunny, hot and humid with temperatures in the 90s. High temp: 87 degrees. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

Couple Unhurt in Small Plane Crash: A pilot of a small plane and passenger were able to walk away from their aircraft Saturday morning after it crash-landed in a field soon after taking off from a New York airport, state police said. Keith and Margaret Kilgallen of Florida were flying from Allentown, Pa., to Burlington, Vt., when their single-engine began to lose power just after taking off from Dutchess County Airport, where they had stopped for fuel. Keith Kilgallen, an experienced pilot, was able to bring the plane down on a hillside near the airport in Wappingers Falls. The couple were uninjured, troopers said.

AROUND THE WORLD

Bobbi Kristina Brown Dies at 22: The daughter of late Grammy-winning pop star Whitney Houston and R&B singer Bobby Brown, has died at age 22. "Bobbi Kristina Brown passed away July, 26 2015, surrounded by her family. She is finally at peace in the arms of God. We want to again thank everyone for their tremendous amount of love and support during these last few months," a spokesperson for the Houston family told NBC News. Brown died Sunday at Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth, Georgia. The aspiring actress and singer was the only child of Houston and the fourth child of Bobby Brown.

TODAY'S TALKER

Fiat Chrysler to Buy Back Ram Pickups: Fiat Chrysler will buy back from customers more than 500,000 Ram pickup trucks in the biggest such action in U.S. history as part of a costly deal with U.S. safety regulators to settle legal problems in about two-dozen recalls. The trucks, which are the company's top-selling vehicle, have defective steering parts that can cause drivers to lose control, and some previous repairs have been unsuccessful. So to get them off the roads, Fiat Chrysler agreed to the buyback, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Owners also have the option of getting them repaired, the agency said in documents released Sunday. Learn more about the buyback here.

 

SPORTS SPOT

Phillies Win 11 to 5 Against Cubs: Phillies Pitcher Cole Hamels pitched a no-hitter against the Cubs. Hamels said it was exciting and helped to pick up the team's morale. He said the team has been playing really well and it's been fun. Get your full sports news at CSNPhilly.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

See more Top News Photos here.

THROUGH IGER'S EYES

@samuel.archer snapped this cool image on the subway.

Have an awesome Instagram photo you'd like to share? Tag it with #NBC10Buzz.

TODAY'S VIRAL VIDEO

These dogs wearing socks are not too comfortable with it. Watch the video here.

A LITTLE SWEETENER

Governor to Visit Montco School: Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf will visit Willow Hill Elementary in Willow Grove Monday as part of his "Schools That Teach" tour to promote schools and his budget. Wolf will talk about his plan to increase funding for education. Learn more about the school visit here.

 


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