Extended through tomorrow afternoon. It will feel like its about 100 to 105 degrees. This evening temperatures not falling all that much staying basically in the 80s right through the 11 00 oclock hour. So coming up well talk more about the heat wave record heat in the forecast and potential for some weekend rain. We need it. My garden is scorched. Unfortunately i dont think well see a lot of it. Well talk more about that coming up later in the broadca broadcast. You and me both kathy. This extreme heat is behind some school troubles. Many schools are letting kids out earl ball its too hot. Fox 29s karen hepp is live in mayfair tonight. Early dismissal something students dont mind too much, karen. Reporter gosh, theyre cheering. Theyre so excited. We already saw with the trenton schools they had half day. Reading schools the same problems. Now it is phillys turn so the kids of course couldnt be happier. The parents sort of on the fence m say ive got scramble and get the kids. Others sa
Also recovered. A 17yearold suspect was found hiding inside one of them. But it was just the beginning of a long night for police as they uncovered what would turn out to be a string of thefts. Further investigation revealed that these guys had been on tear all night. It appears that they went into probably about three dozen vehicles. Reporter stashed in the minivans police found cell phones, car chargers, cameras, even a laptop and some change. And shortly after our interview, the lieutenant learned of yet another vehicle that was recovered, a ford f250. The crimes themselves were bold but easy to carry out. The vast majority of the cars and homes broken into were unlocked. Our advice would be lock your doors. It is a deterrent. A lot of the times they dont want to break glass because it makes noise. Reporter though davids home was one of two left unlocked, there is one important thing others can learn from her. The one thing the homeowner did, she made noise. She scared the individua
Reason. Eventually, they both were driving side by side and thats when she claimed the offduty officer pointed a gun at her. In response, investigators say the woman showed her cell phone and thats when mcdonald exited the highway. She was able to get his license plate number and alerted state police. Anytime i think you have a firearm involved, it just in any allegation, its a serious issue. So were going to take a look at it. Were taking it very seriously. Reporter a warrant was issued, and mcdonald turned himself in just yesterday. He now faces charges of terroristic threats and possession of an instrument of crime. All Police Officers are held to a higher standard. And anyone in Law Enforcement for that matter, whether it be a corrections officer, Police Officer or sheriffs deputy. No, this is not a common thing, and ultimately, like i said, we want to make sure that we let this this whole process play out and make an informed decision and be thoughtful about this before we jump to
Don bell about the game and his 100 Million Dollar contract. The team paid me for what i did but theyre about to pay me for what i am about to do. And one of his greatest loves off the field. And six weeks after federal agents carry out raids across the region the man in the middle of the investigation opens up to eyewitness news. This is the first eyewitness interview for John Dougherty talking about his family, city and how hell be there for women of local 98. Thanks for staying up late im jessica dean. Im ukee washington. And hes dont as johnny dock. He granted me the interview saying he cannot talk about the specifics of the investigation. And he shed light how the government came knocking a second time. Federal raid involving two prominent philadelphia leaders. New developments in the federal investigation. Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty and how far his influence stretches in the local political scene. I got caught pleatly could have guard i didnt see this coming. John j
Is cbs3 Eyewitness News. Right now at 10 oclock, family and friends mourn the loss of a student athlete whose life was cut short in a tragic car crash. Good evening, im chris may. Im jessica dean. Tonight more than 1,000 people attended a candlelight vigil in linwood atlantic county. Eyewitness News Reporter diana rocco was at Mainland Regional High School for tonights emotional remembrance. Reporter members of the Girls Soccer Team wrapped their arms around ashland cooks number. She would have been a starting freshman for us but its her soul were celebrating and her life and the expression of her heart. Reporter more than 1,000 students and friends packed the schools football stadium. They gathered for a moment of silence then lit candles on the field all to remember the 14yearold who died one day before her first day of high school of. Cook succumbed to injuries she sniffed a crash on saturday. She was in a car with four teammates in mays landing on the way to a tournament. Cook was