Now to the opioid crisis. The Substance Abuse task force is considering a number of hills to battle the growing heroin epidemic. Jc heather is here with the options. Reporter there seems to be a growing consensus that the penalties need to be increased along with better monitoring of prescriptions for opioids. The task force held the final meeting today. The new witness was the head of the New Hampshire state police. He says Law Enforcement is trying new tactics to deal with the problem, including a mobile enforcement team. They also heard about a Program Designed to keep addicts out of the criminal justice system. We see anywhere from 800 and hundred people a year in our programs, and that is because Law Enforcement understands addiction out here in vervain county, and understands that everybody doesn t want to be addicted. Reporter they are considering several bills for the process, d penalties, requiring drug education, mandating drug monitoring programs, and requiring companies to
Player. Now, the police chief is confirming that they are investigatele. Along with the District Attorneys office. This inappropriate image was seen by, we are told, according to the police chief, more than ten other kids. Now, the Suffolk County District Attorneys offers confirming to us moments ago that they are involved in this at this point, no criminal charges have been filed here. They say they are right now collecting information. They say this is at a factfinding stage right now. A source also says there was no sexual purpose here for the picture that was taken in the locker room. But it was more to embarrass another Football Player here. And again, several agencies now involved in this investigation this afternoon. Along with School Officials as well. And we expect to hear from the police chief during a 1 00 News Conference here at Police Headquarters to update us on all the details. We are live in winthrop this afternoon, steve cooper, 7 news. Christa a 16yearold Danvers High
As that weather system moves in, well rise into the lower 50s. Some are already there. Mid 50s and upper enough tease by 2 00 and by 7 00 very mild, peeks of sun are possible and about 60 degrees. The High Temperature for the day tomorrow between 7 and 9 00 a. M. In the afternoon goes off a little bit. Anchor thank you, pete. Remember, you can track these showers on your smart phone or tablet with 7 news the p there, just download it on i tunes or your app store. Patriots pumping their ticket to the playoff. Tom brady and pat taking it to the exance. Rob grokowski back in action and he did not miss a beat. He looked great. Anchor houston had serious recommends when it came containing the big man with. More on s monster night. Lets go to joe amorsino live for us in the newsroom, joe . These past two weeks have been desperate times for the patriots. A pair of blown leads leading to what rare two game losing streak but Rob Gronkowskis presence heals all wounds and with big the texans, the
At all. A live look at downtown. Thats very light. Even the expressway passes the light test, light traffic. No delays on the t as they get going right now. Rich kirkland, 7 news today in new england. Jadiann thank you, rich. A state Police Cruiser hit by an unlicensed driver in boston overnight. The trooper was transporting a prisoner when his car was hit in dorchester. The prisoner was taken to the hospital to be looked at. The driver of the other car will be given a ticket. Christa also today, jury selection set to begin in the trial of philip chism today. Jadiann the former Danvers High School student is accused of raping and killing his math years ago. Victoria warren is outside the courthouse with more on the good morning. Reporter good morning, this was a case that shocked the entire Community Two years ago. Philip chism now 16 years old will go on trial today. Selection. Looking for jurors who might be sympathetic to arguments about his mental state. At the time chism was just
Terrorist activity and is believed to be in syria. Today the hunt continues for other polices, two small explosions were heard in brussels as dozens of masked and heavily armed officials sealed off the area. Isil is the face of evil. Our goal, as i have said many times, is to degrade and ultimately destroy this barbaric terrorist organization. Anchor france is quickly striking back. A wave of french warplanes targeted isis strong holds in syria including massive air strikes in ragga. The raid included ten fighter jets dropping 20 moms in the operation was carried out in coordination with u. S. Forces. This all come just two days after the Group Responsible for the attacks in paris that killed about 130 people it is. Helm its a nightmare. People were hidden under dead bodies. Anchor in paris, panic broke out at a memorial at one of the sites of the terror attacks. Dozens of people began running after someone claimed to hear gun shots. Their hands. It turned out to be a false firecracker