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Transcripts For WFXT FOX 25 News At 5 20161118

Attack. Inside the vehicle was a maroon hooded sweatshirt with white lettering, that had a long black hair on it, which according to the police report, matches the type of hair that the victim in this case has. The reporter it was last thursday, a 14yearold girl was walking to the School Bus Stop on puritan and cranberry road in bourne. She told police, she was attacked from behind, a witness called out the victims name, and allen and took off in his car. Several different descriptions of the vehicle in question, many of which are i would suggest, all of which are different. The reporter glen says the witness couldnt even give police an accurate description of the suspect. This is a case where identity is clearly at issue here. The reporter glen tells fox 25, his client is a captain of the football team, works at an auto body shop and has a girlfriend for the last year. Be respectful of my privacy and my sons privacy. The reporter and we mentioned that allen is being held without bail, pending a dangerousness hearing. Coming up on tuesday. In the meantime, i want to mention, i spoke to the victim and her mother and they tell me they have no idea who allen is. Now, coming up at 6 00 p. M. , you will hear more from the defense attorney, he says police absolutely have the wrong guy. For now, we are live in bourne, malini basu, fox 25 news. Elizabeth we are following developing news out of boston, where police are investigating a stabbing on tremont street near northeastern university. Police tell us one person was stabbed late this afternoon and taken to the hospital. No word on that persons condition tonight, or any arrests. Were working now to get more information for you in the next hour. Mark we are following breaking news from gillette stadium. Tight end Rob Gronkowski is going to miss sundays night in San Francisco. Gronk was listed as out on the Injury Report today. He suffered a punctured lung night game against seattle. He has missed the last three days of practice and multiple reports say he was not on the teams flight to california. Gronk also missed the teams first two games of the season with a different injury. Vanessa lets turn tots weather now on this friday. A warm fall day in boston, but dont get too used to it. Some big changes are coming on the way. Fox 25 Storm Tracker chief meteorologist Kevin Lemanowicz here now, and kevin, its dark out there tonight already, but were going to see some rain this weekend, right. Still clear. What a beautiful shot sent in to us today on twitter. We have changes to talk about. Temperatures right now, still 60 in boston. Thats not so bad, despite how dark it is, but tomorrow, the mild temperatures starting to go away. First place theyll leave is cape cod, because of this storm out in the ocean, wobbling back toward us, pushing some clouds on to the south shore. Those will take over the area during the course of the day tomorrow, still not expecting precipitation, but this will bring some. This is rainshowers, thunderstorm activity along a cold front and this cold front means business. Behind it, it is cold front enough that there are blizzard conditions here in minnesota, and in to wisconsin, and northward into canada and that snow activity is going to be in new york by the end of the weekend, and for some of you, in new england. Look at the changes on our way, temperatures ahead of this front, in the 70s in indianapolis. Behind it, its in the 30s back there through minneapolis and other towns back to the wells. Well be talking about when this weekend, in just a few minutes. Vanessa a 911 call from an International Location caused panic and fear on bostons University Campus today. It turned out to be a hoax. The caller told police, he shot a hostage and was armed with guns and explosives inside the schools library. Fox 25s jason law spoke to some rattled students and also asked police about what theyre doing to catch the caller who caused so much panic. The Reporter Police say the had no choice but to take it seriously. It took the bomb squad a little more than an hour to clear all six floors of the library, and now the Boston Police department is trying to track down whoever pulled this stunt. Like many students, asher thought police were just conducting another drill. I thought it was somebody practicing and i thought to myself while i was getting into the other building, wait, if its a drill, why do i keep hearing more and morsi republicans and why is he carrying such a big gun. The reporter it wasnt a drill. It was the result called the b. U. Police Department Around 8 30 a. M. , told them he had shot somebody inside the library, and that he was armed with guns and explosives inside room 420. He mentioned the room was booby trapped, a short time later, there was another call that he had just shot a hostage inside that room. The reporter room 420 doesnt exist. We checked, and this is what the fourth floor looks like. No rooms, and lots of books. Commissioner bill evans says the caller stayed on the line and his number was blocked. Now, investigators are trying to trace the call. Were working on that, and right now, we have in boston regional intelligence working on it, but as you know, over the last year or two, weve had a lot of robo calls, but this one was so genuine. The reporter rate friday afternoon, the university released a statement and said they believe the call came from outside the united states. Investigators say the caller never discussed politics or any political motivations. Jason law, fox 25 news. Students sick at a Lynyrd Skynyrd in manchester, new hampshire. Sky fox was over west high school. Students were moved on to the football field, around 30 students reported feeling nauseous and experiencing headaches. The school learned it was it stemmed rather, from a chemical odor from construction in the gym. Several students were treated at the scene. Vanessa shocking video this afternoon from chelsea, where a driver struck a 72yearold pedestrian, then took off. This hitandrun was captured on surveillance video. At the bottom of the screen clip the woman, she then falls to the ground. This happened at the intersection of 4th and broadway. Cameras also captured the suspects car, this white mini van, the woman hit, minor injuries tonight. We have a live report on police who are searching for that driver. Well have that report for you coming up in the next hour. Mark a police chase in pembroke ended with this crash in the woods along route 3. Police say they tried to stop a brockton man for a license plate issue when he took off. The driver ran a red light, hit two cars, police eventually caught up vanessa a man from norton is facing charges tonight after a latenight Police Standoff at his home. S. W. A. T. Teams surrounded the home on john scott boulevard after a domestic incident got out of hand. Police say a woman and child were able to get away before that suspect fired several rounds of ammunition and hit a police cruiser. Police eventually took 42yearold mullet into custody. Hes charged with domestic assault, reckless endangerments of a minor and assault with developing news now, in the lawsuit against president elect donald trump, concerning trump university. In just the last hour, the new York Attorney general announced a 25 million settlement in this case. Of the deal will resolve two claims two class action lawsuits, rather, in california and a civil suit filed in new york over the now defunct university. The deal does not require trump to acknowledge wrongdoing. Mark troops are rallying Elizabeth Hopkins is here to explain. The reporter the president elect has chosen a Harvard Law School glad to lead the c. I. A. And and army general from rhode island as his National Security adviser, but its his attorney general choice thats causing controversy. Alabama senator Jeff Sessions is the nominee. Sessions is a fierce opponent of amnesty for Illegal Immigrants and the legalization of marijuana. 30 years ago, the senate rejected his nomination to become a federal judge because of racist comments he made while several democrats have already criticized the nomination and Senate Republicans are supporting sessions. He is a strong, principled conservative, and we are going to need a strong attorney general to restore integrity at the department of justice. The reporter donald trump has also nominated kansas congressman mike pompaeo to be the new c. I. A. Director and retired Army Lieutenant general flynn is the choice for National Security adviser. Tomorrow, the president elect Massachusetts Governor mitt romney. Despite being very critical of trump during the campaign, romney is reportedly on the short list to become secretary of state. Coming up at 6 00 p. M. , reaction from massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren to those appointments. In the newsroom, Elizabeth Hopkins, fox 25 news. Vanessa trumps pick for attorney general has some pretty strong views on laws legalizing marijuana eulls. Our Washington Bureau has been digging through alabama senator Jeff Sessions past testimony about drug use. Youre about to hear him talk about medical marijuana during a our states are making a mistake when they do this, and the federal government really needs to speak out against it and show some leadership there. Vanessa massachusetts voters just approved Recreational Use of marijuana on election day. Mark we are continuing to follow a developing situation in georgia, where a deputy u. S. Marshal has been shot and killed while trying to serve an arrest warrant. This happened in savannah, georgia, according to the fifteen, Deputy Marshal Patrick Carruthers was shot later killed by officers, who returned fire. They have not yet released the suspects name. Back here at home, route 139 in stoughton was closed for several hours today while crews worked to clear this tractortrailer. Sky fox found the truck on its side around 11 00 a. M. This morning on route 24. Traffic coming in to stoughton was detoured while a tow truck came into pull the truck out. The calls of the crash is under investigation. One lane of 139 was reopened around 1 00 p. M. This afternoon. Vanessa schools in two more local communities are taking were discovered in their water. Water tests in attleboro and North Attleboro levels exceeded government lead levels. Attleboro is replacing fixtures that failed tests. North attleboro flushing, taking out service or allowing hand washing only at problematic taps. While waiting for results of a second batch of tests. Mark massachusetts ranks below the National Average when it comes to how well it works to prevent drunk driving, according to a new study from marries against drunk driving. Each state is rated countermeasures, including on how if a law exists and how well its enforced. Criteria includes preventive action, like sobriety checkpoints, ignition interlocks for all dui offenders, and enhanced penalties for people who drive drunk with kids in the carp. Vanessa we told you about state education inspectors investigating abuse claims with just a simple phone call. Mark ahead at 5 00 p. M. , fox 25 uncovers many concerning allegations at day cares and second look. Kevin Severe Weather happening in the midwest. Ahead of snow falling on the other side of the front. All of it moving toward us. A timeline on when new england is going to see the big changes this weekend. Vanessa many people will be celebrating this thanksgiving with a new family member. Mark tomorrow is National Adoption day, but today in boston, many of the courts made adoptions at the same time. Fox 25s blair miller was there for the countless and life changing moments. The reporter this a day many families have been working toward, theyve been taking care of someone in Foster Care Program, but what seemed like a formality today was so much more. For the people here in the center of bostons downtown courthouse, its a day theyve been waiting a lifetime for. Today is one of our faith days of the entire year. The reporter especially being adopted like the 3yearold, nyla, her father, patrice, could not have a bigger smile. Im here to adopt my little girl. The reporter for me and his wife, its their third child. And with a blessing of this judge, it became official. After nyla came to them through the Foster Care Program several months ago. The biggest thing about it, changed us as much as we changed her. The reporter similar emotional scenes unfolded in courtrooms all across massachusetts today. Part of National Adoption day. It is the 14th year to have this day focused on these families, and the need couldnt be greater, says bridget, with the massachusetts adoption resource exchange. We have over 41 year in boston today, but there remains over 600 across the common wealth, as children and teens who are still waiting for permanent adoptive families. The reporter a new chance for the kids and a new chapter she has a rough beginning, but we try to help her raise that, were here now, and shes home. The reporter it was such an event being out there, you know, and you guys know, i adopted both of our boys, 3 and 4 now, but i was telling you during the break, this took me back to it, you know, you kind of move on when you kids that are 3 and 4, it can be quite a circus every day, but its a long process for the families. Its an emotional process and adoption advocates certainly light on needs and demands of those seeking adoption, because theres so many kids out there. Vanessa you remember through your process it took a long time. The reporter it can take months, even years. Mark my sister, one of my best friends have adopted two adopted children into their family and its fantastic to see and theyre now high school graduates, college graduates, its impressive and how their lives have changed but brought so much into all of our lives. Vanessa you have to go to out his two adorable boys. Thats precious. Congratulations to you, blair. Thanks some. Bitter Fantasy Sports rival draft king and fanduel are joining forces. The last year battling with regulators sparked the merger. The deal is not expected to be finalized until later in 2017 and still requires federal approval. Industry experts say the merger will likely raise antitrust control nearly 90 of the market. Mark Boston Police are taking a moment today to remember one of their own. Officers posted this photo of dedicated k9 officer cuba, a nine year veteran with the department, trained specifically in narcotics detection. He spent his career with officer garcia, the first female officer assigned to the Boston Police departments k9 unit. Vanessa two special cards for the lawrence Police Department. Police tweeted out the photos of tristan he and the cards made for th the message, thank you for keeping us safe. Officers responded in a tweet, thanking tristan and promises to uphold that responsibility. So sweet. Kevin still mild evening out there in the boston area. This is great for your dinner plans. In the 50s, near 60. It is 40s back here in northwest worcester county, but otherwise in the 50s, and were mostly clear. There are some clouds that have made their way offshore, they were hanging around all day on because this storm just keeps wobbling out here and its going to wobble back toward us and bring the clouds even farther to west during the day tomorrow. Thats one part of the forecast were going to have to look at. Another part, at the wigger part is this, bigger part is this, a storm coming through the middle of the country has rainshowers and storm showers ahead of it and behind it, much colder air. Look whats happening along the front. Temperatures in 70s in indiana today and now, severe thunderstorm warnings, all these boxes you see in yellow underneath the radar, liv showing where the Severe Weather is going. Some storms going this way, others toward indianapolis, and more just going south of indianapolis, downtown area. So that metro area, basically, under severe thunderstorm warning. And then to the northwest, theres this. Northwest of duluth, minnesota, had as many as 19 inches of snow from this storm, so this storm means business. The warm air ahead it, mild air tomorrow. If we didnt have that storm into this warm air, but its too much to battle that onshore flow and the backing in of the clouds. Behind that front though, look how much colder it is. Now, were not going to be quite this cold either. But there will certainly be 40s in southern new england, and out there in vermont, new hampshire, berkshires, maybe some temperatures that stay in the 30s all day long, sunday afternoon and monday. First those clouds come though. Here they are, backing in toward us tonight, so that by 11 00 p. M. When im talking to you, the clouds will already be coming on shore. Then they back up to through about 6 00 a. M. In morning. You see that i95 corridor right there. Nice dividing line for us. These clouds continue to back up toward boston, through lunchtime, and back toward 495, by dinnertime. So decreasing sunshine, increasing clouds during the day tomorrow. Thats going to play a difference with our temperatures. In the boston area, for instance, well be into the low 50s, boston to quincy. Mid 50s back through newton, 56 degrees, but look at the came, staying in the low and mid 50s at best here, with the clouds starting the day right for 60degree readings, northwest of boston and into th

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