Say the four overpowered and assaulted at least one guard stealing keys and a personal car. That car seen sideswiping a jeep and then abandoned. Three of the four were arrested yesterday morning in bridgeton. That is huggins home town. And they did not say if the ambush and escape took place in the secure area or how the four managed to beat security measures there. They say that issue is being investigated. Im not prepared to criticize the operation at harbor fields detention facility. We are still trying to gather all the information and trying to gather the facts. The question remains, how did the four breakout . The prosecutor is make that part of his investigation as well. Apparently the state of new jersey operates the facility for Atlantic County and we approached the state for comment and so far no comment yet. Live in mays landing, john rawlins, channel 6 action news. Thank you. Of course our conference continues at 6abc. Com and well continue to bring you the latest detailed
His parents both local radio personalities tweeted this picture of their son in the hospital. He ran way but they caught up with them every time he slipped on the wet pavement. They were aiming for my head and they were trying to knock me out. Its disturbing because these are young kids. The police chief believe this is a random attack and identify aid 13yearold as a person of interest. We are trying to get this kid and move through the identification process and move through looking to see the other three and get them involved. Mountain in the meantime they are looking to see if it was connect to a Second Attack an hour later. And students were unaware of the incidents and unphased. Its in the back of my mind but i walk this way a lot. Campus surveillance cameras got video of this group of young people prior to the attack and unfortunately it was dark and rainy but not clear images of their faces, if you know anything are you urged to call police. Thank you. Escaped juvenile and new j
Yes. With that the Reform Commission voted to resolve much to the joy of critics that waited much to this day. Im excited to have an appointed school board. People will have a stronger voice. We have been going to meetings for years now. We are ecstatic. The mayor will be appointed to confirm nine new board members. The buck will stop with the mayor. I expect philadelphians toll hold me and future mayors accountable. It will be a tough road. We have a 7 million shortfall. We are no longer technically distressed, we need Additional Resources to deliver our kids the kind of education they deserve. Bill greene vote voted no. I favor local control. Board member her men ez abstained saying the board does not meet the definition. Its 5 billion and counting. If i was to employee the fuzziest of math, that adds up to distress. Now after 16 years, it seems the school Reform Commission is on the way to its end, mayor kenney expected to name a nominating committee. Board members will be named ear
Parents and other members of the Philadelphia School community telling the src, you are not wanted here anymore. Its thursday night and the big story on action news is the vote tonight in philadelphia that prestages the new era of Public Education in philadelphia. The src voted itself of of existence. Dann cuellar is there. What does it mean for Public Education in philadelphia . Jim, it means by a vote of 31 and one abstention, the district is no longer in financial distress, put itself on a course to end its authority, giving control of the Philadelphia Schools back to city. Yes. With that the Reform Commission voted to resolve much to the joy of critics that waited much to this day. Im excited to have an appointed school board. People will have a stronger voice. We have been going to meetings for years now. We are ecstatic. The mayor will be appointed to confirm nine new board members. The buck will stop with the mayor. I expect philadelphians toll hold me and future mayors accounta
As you can imagine its a little chaotic during the evacuation, you know, there were some folks that were evacuated out to west chester university, some folks frankly family they went home with family so were still trying to account for everybody. Reporter from chopper6 we see another view of how intense the flames were. It was a dire situation and by witness accounts there was little time to get get the residents out. In two minutes it was engulfed in flames. Reporter the call in just before 10 30. Running backing in right into the fire at that time it was raging. Reporter but knew they couldnt do it alone so he and his neighbors ran into the burning building to help. Instead of waiting i just went in, myself and other people just were going in the building, we were getting people out. Reporter he says one by one seniors from inside were either wheeled out or carried. He described the checks and balances system. One of the administrators from barclay was in there putting little red sti