Direction now, which is not good. No cages, nerves of steel and one cutting edge secret weapon. And baby boom. Out from the ashes of a devastating california wildfire, bundles of hope. Good evening. Thanks for joining us. Creed frontman, scott staff is known for belting out soulbaring lyrics. Tonight he sheds light on the dark years which nearly destroyed him. The family man on how sobriety has given him new perspective. Can you take me higher reporter with just one note. To a place where blind men see reporter scott staff can take you back in time. That distinctive voice behind power balance adds like higher and with arms wide open. Frontman for the group creed, staff helped shape the sound track of the 90s. To his legions of fans, he was, and is, a rock star. A grammywinning, multiplatinum artist. But, along the way, the band also became an easy target, with some people, even jimmy fallon reporter loved to mock. And his reputation is difficult and moody. I heard you say you isolated
Thats when he admitted he was a chp officer. I finally said, you be careful out there. Were turned on the news at 5 00 and the first thing that came up at 5 00 was his picture on the tv screen. To tell you the truth, i think him if i remember right, i was standing in front of the tv and i fell down on my knees. Reporter very shaken. Ronald share what may have been one of the last conversations the officer had. That was hours before the chp officer went to work on Christmas Eve patrolling 880 south in hayward. Shortly before midnight, a man accused of being drunk and high on marijuana crashed into the chp car killing camilleri and injuring another officer identified as jonathan velasquez. Jonathan velasquez is expected to recover. Camilleri was a frequent customer and i asked ronald what would it be like going back to work. Just knowing i will need see never see him inside that store again and continue the friendship. I really did just start to get to know him. Knowing the friendship wa
Effect until 1 00 a. M. Tonight it feels more like 12 degrees below zero. As we head throughout the evening just keep in mind wind chills will be in the Single Digits we will continue with the bitter cold by 9 00 with the mercury dropping to around 15 degrees, 13 by 11 00. As i mentioned it will get colder as we head in the start of 2018, plus we have a chance for snow heading our way this weekend we will have details coming up in just a bit. Thank you. If you have been outside today you know how harsh that bitter blast feels like especially when it hits your face. Eyewitness News Reporter david spunt is live at Franklin Square fountain with a look at the impact of the sudden cold. It doesnt look good, david. Reporter yeah, you know, i know what it feels like. We had in idea there would be a light show but Perfect Timing for tv, little nut cracker, Holiday Festival in Franklin Square. Reason we came is to show you this frozen fountain. It thousand dollars out a couple hours ago and sta
Then he shot at a Stafford County sheriff patrol car. That bullet lodged in the passenger side of the head rest of the patrol car. Lucky that the officer wasnt hit. The chase ensued and hi he crashed the s. U. V. The Police Arrested him. We believe he is at a Fairfax Hospital with severe injuries. Neighbors say it was a quiet couple who just moved in the third floor apartment. Two weeks ago. We are told by the neighbors they had children and they believed the children were inside when this went down. Well have much more on this at 5 00. Scott taylor, live in fredericksburg, abc7 news. Jonathan thanks for that. Abc7s going to stay on top of story. When the new information comes in well have it here. You can subscribe to text alerts at michelle now the other big story. Stormwatch7 weather alert. Just a taste of a bitter chill to finish up the the year. Wind chills in the single bigots overnight. Approaching zero. Jonathan you walk outside and there is plenty of sunshine. Dont be fooled.
Here. I see you. Mike thomas. Stay warm. Only 5 oclock on a friday. Not okay wisdom. Right, right. Stay warm today guys. It is going to be a cold one. We have a little bit of snow in the forecast. Well talk about it all coming up in a minute. Hey, erin. A crash on some of our secondaries in the district. Ill get you around this one in southwest as we continue. Want to take you to new york city now. A fire breaking out of that place in the bronx at least 12 people including an infant are said to be dead. That fire happening in a bronx Apartment Building. The four alarm fire broke out just before 7 00 last night in the building not far from the bronx zoo. Officials say four other people are fighting for their lives. About 170 firefighters responded to the scene to help rescue people trapped as they battled temperatures in the teens. Officials fear the death toll unfortunately will rise. Also while you were sleeping, d. C. Police have been working to identify a body found inside a burning