In philadelphia this is cbs3 Eyewitness News. Actually through his arms up and screamed. It to noon Eyewitness News exclusive. Two Hero Police Officers talk about taking down a suspect as they say he violently attacked a woman. Good evening, im chris may. Jessica is off tonight. Just a short timing a police in southwest philadelphia charged that man for an tack in University City. Natasha brown spoke exclusively with those officers who were just in the right place at the right time. Shes life now at southwest detectives with that conversation and new information on the suspect. Natasha . Reporter well, chris, a short time ago we were able to speak with the two officers who witnessed and interrupted last nights violent attack on a 38yearold woman here in southwest philadelphia. They do tell us that they were extremely happy to be in the right place at the right time. Veteran patrol officers anthony britain and jim ballmer were already on high alert. Canvassing the University City area in search of a man terrorizing and attacking women. Little did they know thursday evening they would catch him in the act of committing another assault. As we were turning on 41st street from baltimore avenue, we observed a male that we information from walk up behind a female and strike her in the back of the head. Reporter suspect hit the 38yearold u penn grad student not once but twice with a bicycle lock. Thats when these two plain clothes officers quickly gave chase. Myself mine partner exit our Unmarked Police vehicle and identified ourselves as Police Officers. At which time he start to do run. After a short foot pursuit we were able to apprehend the male. He actually through his arms up and screamed and then once we took him to the ground, we tried to handcuff him. He kept putting his hands underneath him. We got his hands out and handcuffed both hands with the assistance of other officers. Reporter the 55yearold suspect is linked to three other attacks on u penn and drexel students over the past several days. Police also using dna evidence to see if he may be linked to the rape and robbery of another student atrophyth and chestnut. He was charged overnight with one of the robberies which was the job last night he was observed by Police Officers striking this female. He just was arraigned here at 55th and pine and received 150,000 bail. It feels great to get somebody like that off the street so he cant harm anybody else. Reporter the officers are back out on the streets protecting and serving a community most grateful for their actions. Heroes. What do you think. I wouldnt say that. Just out there trying to make a difference every day. The heroes are the ones that gave their life doing this job. Reporter well two great Police Officers very humble as you could hear there. Police right now have not released the name of the suspect however we can tell you that he is still here at southwest detectives even at this hour. Hes already been charged with robbery, simple and as 58ed assault in the one case from last night at 41st and pine and charges are pending in the other cases that he is linked to. Were live at southwest detectives to night, Natasha Brown cbs3 Eyewitness News. Protecting and serving out there, natasha, thank you very much. Also tonight, saying goodbye to fallen hero. This evening was the first of two viewings for the first female philadelphia firefighter to be killed in the line of duty. Her physical low firefighters and First Responders are now preparing for joyce craigs funeral tomorrow. The craig family was escorted to the viewing by a motorcycle honor guard. Joyces 16yearold son helped lead the mourners while her 16 month old daughter was gently carried in the procession. When you lose one of your own its rough. But most importantly its for the family just to show the 81 tee we have within the fire service. Late in the night firefighters from across the nation and from as far away as canada descended on the city to honor the first female philadelphia firefighter to die in the line of duty. Tuesdays Early Morning basement fire in West Oak Lane claimed the life of the 11 year veteran. Taken from her family, friends and her Fire Fighting family at the age of 36. I cried because, you know, you dont want to lose anybody. But then when you lose somebody doing the job that you love so much, it saddens you because it could have been me. Im very upset and very sad and were just hur about it. Now there will be another viewing tomorrow morning from 8 00 until 10 00 oclock at Bachelor Brothers Funeral Services on north broad street. The funeral that begins afterward and the burial is at ivy hill cemetery. Also the Firefighters Union has established a Memorial Fund for craigs two children. You can find much more information about that at cbsphilly. Com. Well developing news tonight a crash has tied up a major highway between upper merion and king of prussia. Chopper three over that scene earlier where the schuylkill expressway meets 476. Two cars at the scene flipped and a child was taken to childrens hospital. That childs condition is not known at this hour. We know there were other victims who were able to escape the wreckage but were not clear on how many other people may have been injured. The accident scene is now clear but drivers are still dealing with a backup in that area. Well, after week of rain and some snow showers, were in for a weekend warmup and were all looking forward to that. Especially meteorologist kathy orr who is outside on the sky deck with more on what we can expect. Cant wait, kathy. Me neither. It is a little bit breezy out here. Temperatures are falling. Sky slowly clearing much eighths cold night across the delaware valley, and dont get knee wrong the nighttime temperatures will be ill whichly over the weekend but well see a dramatic improve many. Take look the storm scan3. We have mostly cloudy sky out there right now those clouds trying to erode especially to the west the Lehigh Valley in reading berks county. We have clearing going on. Philadelphia 40. Allentown 37. 39 degrees in wilmington and millville. We have northwesterly winds generally between 10 and 15 miles an hour still putting a little bit of chill in the air. Those winds will pick up tomorrow afternoon. But tomorrow morning well see a light win. It will be brisk at 7am32 degrees. 9am increasing sunshine, 37. And by 11 a. M. , some sun and a temperature of 41 degrees. That is the just the beginning. Sunday will be an even nicer day and wait until you see the weather for the birds. Ill have that coming up later in the broadcast. It is not for the birds but well like it. Thats right. Kathy, thank you very much. Well tonight a man is facing murder charges in the beating death of a gloucester township woman who vanished from her home last week. Authorities say that they found susan johnsons body about 10 miles away from evesham township. Investigators believe that johnson was killed by miguel diaz during some kind of argument inside of her home on skyline drive back on decembe december 5th. Her body was dumped in the woods near commonwealth drive. Johnson had recently taken in diaz and his girlfriend with whom johnson worked. It appears that both are witness and mr. Diaz were had fell on hard times and miss johnson out of the kindness of had heart took these two individuals in, provided them with shelter and when a dispute came up regarding money related matter, it led to a physical altercation which led to the death of miss johnson. The girlfriend led police to the body in this case. We are told she is not being charged in the crime. New at 11 00 oclock night, remembering the victims of a deadly plane crash that occurred just outside of washington, d. C. The vigil was held in gaithersburg, maryland torque night for marie gemmel and her two children. They were killed when a plane crashed into their home. Gemmel was originally from brick township, new jersey. And tonight her family and friends in her hometown gathered to support her family. Heres Eyewitness News reporter david spunt. Reporter the video is hard to watch. But what happened inside this house is even harder to comprehend. 36yearold marie gemmel, her threeyearold son cole and infant son devon all died after a private plane crashed into their maryland home on monday. Its hard to believe that it was somebody that i have known for so long. Somebody that was so sweet and kind and generous. Reporter amy was Maries High School friend from brick, new jersey. Thats where marie grew up and her old friends and classmates met in brick friday night at the river rock restaurant to raise money for the gemmel family. She organize the fundraiser. She was a kind, kind soul. She had beautiful heart. Beautiful family. Beautiful children. She was something special. Reporter friends from maryland set up online gofundme page. Also dedicate to do the gemmels. Already friends, family, even complete strangers chipped in almost half a Million Dollars for amys surviving daughter and her husband. But in addition to the gofundme page all proceeds from inside the restaurant will go into a separate fund for housing and clothing. Youre in your own home, youre safe, and for that to happen to her, um, you know, its difficult to think about myself. Reporter police say after the plane crashed, gemmel through herself over her two sons to protect them. The smoke and fire too much and they died just minutes later. Its unbelievable that Something Like that could happen and shes a hero for trying to protect the two children. Reporter now those who knew her growing up insist its their turn to help her family. Amy says no question, its what marie gemmel would have done for her friends. Shes a hero. She will always ab hero. Reporter in brick townshi township, new jersey, david spunt, cbs3 Eyewitness News. Marie is survived by her husband and daughter who were not home at the time of the crash. Investigators are still work to go figure out exactly why that plane went down. Well street demonstrations continue around philadelphia after grand juries clear Police Officers in the deaths of Michael Brown and eric garner. Temple University Students called for reforms to the criminal Justice System this afternoon. Dozens of them marched from broad and cecil b. Moore to the Philadelphia Art Museum and they did cause some traffic jams along the way. Once they arrived, students held a dyein on the steps of the art museum. In camden, this dyein was held in front of the federal courthouse. Members of the camden churches organized for people laid down on the ground for about 4. 5 minutes representing the 4. 5 hours that Michael Browns body was on the ground in ferguson before it was covered up. The Philadelphia Police department graduated its latest class of recruits today and they are certainly entering a profession under heavy scrutiny. Class 359. Whoo Police Commission are in Charles Ramsay oversaw the graduation of 39 brand new officers at Temple University today. With demonstrations against Police Brutality now happening daily, the commissioner says he wants to make sure this new class understands respect but that it doesnt feel persecuted before they can even hit the streets. Arent opposed to policing. Just bad policin policeing i thk everybody is a little nervous. If youre not there might be something wrong there. You focus on what at hand dont treat anybody different everything should be all right. These new officers are assigned to two of the citys busiest districts. They will be on the beat on monday. Well today the Richard Stockton college of new jersey bought the former showboat casino in Atlantic City for 18 million. The school plans to convert the property into a brand new campus that include more than 800 rooms of student housing. It will also keep the hotel open with nearly 480 rooms available to the general public. Meantime, the proposed sale of the former Revel Casino Hotel in Atlantic City is now officially off. Today a bankruptcy judge voided the sale to toronto based brook field asset management. Brook field won a Court Auction for the failed casino at a price of 110 million. But backed out after it failed to resolve a dispute with bondholders over debt that is associated with revel. Still to come tonight fighting to get back in the game. Next here at 11 00 oclock, Adrian Peterson learns whether hell be allowed to play after facing charges of child abuse. Plus, rather than fighting each other, some nnl players are battling a contagious illness. Find out what side lined somebody what act the flyers are taking right now. Kathy . We are looking ahead to clearing skies and believe it or not this weekend we will have the first sunny day of the entire month. Soak it in. Ill have details coming up with the seven day. Its about time. And well tell you whats behind this rare incredible sight at the grand canyon when Eyewitness News continues. This afternoon arbitrator denied Adrian Petersons appeal for immediate reinstatement to the nfl. He was suspended without pay for violating the leagues personal conduct policy. Peterson was charged with child abuse in texas several months ago. He eventually pleaded no conte contest. The league labeled the incident a case of abusive discipline involving his fouryearold son. Well, a league wide outbreak of the mump Social Security forcing nearly a dozen players in the National Hockey league to the side lines. So far players on four teams have been diagnosed. Including two on the new jersey devils. Mump Social Security transmitted through droplets of saliva. So far there are no reports of mumps on the flyers roster but team doctors are taking no chances. As a professional athlete you have to take care of your body and theres stuff that spreads around that you cant always contain. The medical staff is doing a good job of, you know, awareness and telling the players whats going on and how they can help themselves not get it. Even if you have have been vaccinated there is a 10 to 20 chance you could still get a mild case of the mumps. Well, plenty of Holiday Cheer being spread around today by the Philadelphia Police departments. Officers from the 18th district host add Party Tonight for a number of local children. Together they sang and danced and even featured an appearance by mickey and mini mouse. You too can celebrate the holidays with our joy of sharing campaign. Buy a new unwrapped toy and bring it to one of our drop off locations. For a list of those locations, just head to cbsphilly. Com joy or call that number. 215977joyce. Text a donation to the Salvation Army to 41444. More signs every the Holiday Season and they were coming to life tonight in northeast philadelphia. Eyewitness news in mayfair at the blessed trinity regional catholic school. Where a live nativity scene played out. Theyve got the all here. A camel, a donkey, sheep, goats, even a baby yack. Students and parishioners played the role of the human characters in this biblical depictions complete with the baby jesus. Parade of lights in collingswood ad wood, new jersey, tonight. A tradition hosted by the Fire Department and civic organizations each year. Fire trucks and floats drove down the street as residents lined up to take part in the festive event. The Christmas Season is also officially underway in cinnaminson. Tonight officials flipped the switch for the townships holiday tree during a special ceremony at wood park. Santa was able to take break from all his work at the north pole to make an appearance with the kids. And to schwenksville, montgomery county, bob witness Holiday Light extravaganza set a neighborhood on fire tonight. Bob is a huge penn state fan he mixed in some blue and white colors this year. He even has a light up Football Player in his display and that is an impressive display. If youre like bob and you like to light up the night, we want to see pictures of your holiday display. Put them on social media using the cbs3 Holiday Lights. Or email those pictures direct toll us Holiday Lights at cbs3 cbs3. Com. Some incredible video here of a rare weather phenomenon at the grand canyon earlier today. This is a thick sea of clouds filling the canyon. Really amazing to see. Apparently this happens when clouds are forced down by warm air and then unable to rise but were told it only happens a few times a decade. The clouds are expected to gradually clear up in the coming days, but, kathy, that is just something remarkable to see. Yeah. Ive never seen that before. Spectacular sight. Once in a lifetime. What a beauty. Our eyewitness weather watchers are saying temperatures are falling every so slowly because of the cloud cover. But thats going to change overnight and during the day tomorrow. Lets take a look at some of these numbers start off in media, pennsylvania, where the temperature is 38 degrees. Jim says the pressure is steady but it will rise tomorrow as fare weather High Pressure builds in and tries to clear out these skies. Well take to you the injuries seaside in wenonah, new jersey, the temperature is 40 degrees and kathy is saying it is a beautiful night to be outdoors and see the Christmas Lights and she sent us a beautiful picture of something going on near her neck of the woods in we known inform the sky over the Christmas Village in pitman a spectacular site tonight. If you would like to be an eyewitness weather watcher, we would love to join the team. Its easy to sign up and be part of our newscast. Go to cbsphilly. Com watchers. Still seeing the clouds dominate storm scan3 tonight. But sooner or later you know those clearing skies have to win out, and they will this weekend. I promise. All that wet weather to the west will slowly make its way eastward. But the good news is, its going to take some time. More rain for california, oregon and washington where they do need the rain. But a huge trough is built in the west. That means a huge ridge in the east and a ridge is good. That means warmer drier conditions moving through the region. Right through monday. So by the time this system makes it toward our region, it will be tuesday. So between now and then, we are dry and we are in the clear weather wise. So you dont have to worry about weather getting in the way of your plans. Saturday temperatures in the 40s with some sun. More sun on sunday. This is the day that will be our first sunny day of the entire month. Havent had one yet. More cloudy days than anything else. Sunday temperatures soar into the upper 40s. By monday were at 50 this is the peak of the warmth. And then tuesday looks nice but well see some of those showers moving into the delaware valley. Right now in philadelphia, 40. 37 in allentown the poconos its 28. During the overnight hours get down to 30 in the city, 20s in our suburbs. Tomorrow 43 with a bit of a chilly breeze out of the northwest. Lots going on over the course of the weekend. We have the geminid meteor stars, shooting stars best viewing tomorrow night away from the city lights. You could see 60 to 80 shooting stars an hour. If youre going skiing in the poconos good weather as well. Saturday 34. Sunday 38. Monday 43 degrees. And plenty of sunshine. Of course, we have the eagles game tailgate temperatures sunday 43. The sun sets at about 4 36. Kickoff temperature at 40 and of course with the darkness, were looking at temperatures falling fast by the Fourth Quarter well be at 37. On the exclusive eyewitness weather seven day forecast, here we go. Temperatures warming up over the weekend and staying pretty decent. Remember, hanukkah begins tuesday evening at sundown. Temperatures stay at or above average. Thats your seven day forecast. Well be back with rob a i want it all and i want it now your toys want more. They need more. So get more guaranteed from verizon fios. Including your Favorite Movie channels, blazing fast internet and 400 back. All for this amazing price online, guaranteed for 2 years with a 2year agreement. So take the hint. And get more guaranteed today. The sixers entered action tonight in brooklyn having won two of their last four and considering theyve only won two games all season, that constitutes a hot streak. Second quarter, Robert Covington played well of late. Knocks down the three ball right there. He was six and 10 from long distance. Covington 20 on the night. Sixers led 4544 after two quarters. Third quarter 3 25 left. Mcw right there. Nice slam. He finished with 14 and nine. But the nets pulled away in the fourth. The lob the jam. 18 and 10. Sixers fall 8870. They are two and 20 on the season. All right. Not since rocky two has a rematch had such hype and cinematic appeal but sundays eagles game fits the bill. It could mean Division Title or the end of your season. Last time the teams met on thanksgiving the eagles dominated the cowboys 3310. The birds fast paced offense too much for the cowboys and defensively they contained Demarco Murray and dez bryant and sacked romo four times. Heres the combatants. Its pop man. It cant get no better than this, man. Home at the linc playing dallas. We come here and we need we need to cape off here. Go out there and win this ballgame. We just didnt play well. Just wasnt a good day for the dallas cowboys. You know, the playoffs started. Its here now. So if we wanting to somewhere or we want to be something, we need a win right now. They are an outstanding team. Theyre all well coached and you got to be prepared when you going up against a group of guys, a group like that, and, um, you know, got to bring your a game. Lets hope we see more yelling like that. The flyers are off tonight. Tomorrow afternoon theyll host the carolina hurricanes. Vinnie la cavalier healthy scratched the last five games missed todays practice way lower body injury. Class 3apiaa High School Championship game in hershey. Huge night for wood running back jared mc clinton. Villanova commit had 232 rushing yards four touchdowns lead the vyke to go second straight title and third in their their last four seasons. Final 3314 over central valley. Well be right back. Big celebration for old blue eyes at parks pass can scene know tonight the 99th birthday of the legendary frank sinatra. It is the 58th anniversary of sid marks sounds of sinatra radio show. That first show aired in philadelphia and then quickly spread to other major cities. Hundreds were on hand to celebrate tonight even frank sinatra, jr. , was there to honor the haul of fame broadcaster. Congratulations. Well be right back. vo rescued. Ed. Protected. Given new hope. During the subaru share the love event, subaru owners feel it, too. Because when you take home a new subaru, we donate 250 dollars to helping those in need. Well have given 50 Million Dollars over seven years. Love. Its what makes a subaru, a subaru. We thank you for watching Eyewitness News at 11 00 oclock. Were back in the morning at 5 00. For kathy, rob and everyone here at Eyewitness News, im chris may. Stay tuned now for dave with guest jamie foxx. Have a good night and a great weekend and go, birds yup. Weekend and go, birds yup. band playing late show theme from the World Headquarters of cbs television, throughout the solar system and beyond, its the late show with David Letterman. Tonight. Plus paul shaffer and the cbs orchestra. Im alan kalter. And now, David Letterman captioning sponsored by worldwide pants and cbs band playing late ow
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