Transcripts For WTXF FOX 29 News At 5 20170407 : comparemela

Transcripts For WTXF FOX 29 News At 5 20170407

Was playing with her child and some neighborhood friends was snatched right off the street along the 4800 block of Sugar Plum Court in plum run village a section of New Castle County, delaware. Taken around 7 00 last night and found almost two hours later. Today Police Confirm the little girl was also the victim of sexual assault. Oh, my gosh, horrendous. Not playing screams. Like the usual screams i would hear from the little ones but they were just screaming with fear. Reporter Police Officers swarmed the neighborhood after the 911 call was made. The fbi and state ag also jumped in. Im telling you, ive had detectives and police at my house constantly. Reporter investigators say man with dark hair driving a dark sedan with tinted windows made small talk with the girl, forced her into the car and took off. They were just crying and screaming and, you know, somebody took her, somebody took her. Reporter two Hours Later Police say the girl was spotted by a passerby walking in the area of banning park about 20 minutes away. Left with little clothing on she was rushed to a hospital. Every member of New Castle County Police Department is committed regardless of their assignment to solving and apprehending this heartless monster. Only word i can think of. Monster who committed reporter well police say that they have a limited description here of the vehicle. Theyre looking for. Theyre looking for a dark colored sedan with tinted windows. If you have any information give New Castle County police a call. Back to you. All right, dave, thanks. Also breaking to night, President Trump sending a military message to syria after that deadly chemical tack earlier this week. The president saying the response was in the Vital National interest of the United States but some lawmakers say its time for congress to step in. Foxs Doug Mckelway is in the nations capitol. Reporter while many are commending the Swift Response to tuesdays chemical attack in syria others are saying the president needs congressional consent before giving another green light. New video of us military in act. Tomahawk missiles taking off from the uss porter a short time later pounding a syrian air base. The Defense Department releasing photos showing the aftermath. The air base supports structures destroyed rendering it virtually useless. President trump taking action against syria for what he called a barbaric chemical attack on civilians. There was no comment friday from the commander in chief while hosting the chinese president. Thank you very much. Reporter timing of his visit after the syria attack sending unmissable signal to china and other potential adversaries. Russia is condemning the strikes saying this deal as significant blow to russia u. S. Relations. Nicky haley firing back. The world is waiting for russia to reconsider its misplaced alliance with bashar as sad. Reporter meanwhile the debate back home should President Trump have retaliated without congressional approval. This was a strategic a exit in circumstances and the president has to have the ability to act. The president has got to get it in the right order you shouldnt be starting a war without congress debating and voting. Reporter on capitol hill friday afternoon military leaders briefed all senators about the operation. Here are some of the facts so far. 60 crews missiles launched from two u. S. Destroyers in the Eastern Mediterranean one failed and likely landed in the sea. At least 20 syrian jets destroyed and at least seven syrian soldiers killed. And fox news has learned a russian war ship is now steaming towards the uss ross and porter in the Eastern Mediterranean. Yet another sign that tensions are indeed high. In washington, Doug Mckelway fox news. Here at home local lawmakers are weighing in on President Trumps decision to launch the military strike in syria. Democrat are now saying Congress Needs to get involved while republicans are supporting the president s move. Assads use of chemical weapons was a pressures event and it was a appropriate proportion al response by the president to target those aircraft and the air base that delivered it we will be watching to see what happens as a result of it. What we need to do now, though, before any further action may take place its time for congress to finally do its job. Once you get beyond the limited strike time frame and youre talking about out right war, that is a responsibility of congress. At this point we have no word on whether congress will break their twoweek recess. Meantime terror tack in sweden leaves four people dead. The weapon a highjacked beer truck. Our jeff cole is here with the details on this one. Jeff. Reporter Delivery Driver was unloading beer at a restaurant when the suspect jumped behind the wheel then crashed into a highend Department Store. People were seen running through downtown unsure of what was happening. Nearby train stations and shopping malls were shut down as police hunted for the suspect. A man was later arrested near the airport but his connections to the attack is not yet clear. 15 people were injured. The scene was chaotic. When it came to a halt we saw a man lying under the wheel. It was horrible to see. Sweden has been attacked. Everything indicates this is a terrorist attack. Reporter at this point no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The investigation of course is on going. It is the latest in string of european attacks involving a vehicle. Last month, a man drove into a crowd in londons west minster bridge killing four. 12 can killed at a Christmas Market in berlin. 86 people were killed in nice, france in july during bastille day. Clearly a vehicle and driving into people is the new way for terrorists to attack. Chris . Jeff, thank you. It was a busy day on capitol hill today as neil gorsuch confirmed as a Supreme Court justice. This comes after bitter political battle to confirm President Trumps pick to fill the ninth seat on the high court. Republicans used a rule change to allow the vote to confirm gorsuch by a simple majority as opposed to the traditional 60 vote threshold. Democrats are denouncing the move will take a close sr. Look at his historic confirmation at 5 30. Closer to home skyfox over a Chester County high school this morning. It was closed for classes. This is kennett high school. Officials say routine testing revealed legionella bacteria was detect the in the hot water that. Workers are focused on getting rid of that bacteria are no longer using the spigot where the sample was taken as a precaution all showers in the building are shut down. The School District says theres no cause for alarm. Health Department Officials say there are no confirmed reports of legionnaires disease. 5,000 reward being offered to help find whoever doused a cat with gasoline and stuffed her in garbage bag in berks county. This little maze see now named miracle maze see two workers collecting garbage found the cat inside a trash bag already crushed inside the garbage tru truck. Veterinarians say she was in shock. She was under weight and covered in bruises. Shes now being monitored as she reovers. If you know anything about what happened to maze see, please call reading police. Skyfox in the skies over Delaware County where a fire reportedly broke out inside the parkside fire company. You can see big response just before noon. We do not know yet what start the the fire. The good news is no reports of any injuries. And turning to your fox 29 Weather Authority. On this friday night, a sunny day in atlantic city. But its pretty chilly out there. Little too chilly for spring if you ask me, but warmer weather is on the way just in time for the weekend. Lets check in with meteorologist scott williams. Scott, timing i guess is everything. Yeah, absolutely. I mean it still feels like winter for now chris and dawn, but well turn the corner for the upcoming weekend. In fact sunny stretch will begin and then by early next week, we could be flirting with records High Temperatures perhaps in the 80s as we look at ultimate doppler right now, you can see we have a little bit of light rain especially as we move toward sections of the Lehigh Valley right now around allentown. Some of this moving into upper bucks county, also, into montgomery county. More of a nuisance event as this area of low pressure continues to kind of pull away. Its still pretty breezy and also cloudy those gusts right now up to 30 Miles Per Hour as we look at those temperatures. 30s in the poconos. Upper 40s in philadelphia. 49 degrees right now in atlantic city. So if youre stepping out on the town grab those jackets and sweaters. Were looking at temperatures by 9 00 oclock 42 degrees. 40 by 11 00 oclock tonight. The winds will diminish and look at the temperatures. Crank the heat tonight. 20s in the poconos. Freezing in pottstown. 35 philadelphia. 32 in millville and then tomorrow once again we turn that corner. Were logging at the sunshine returning temperatures topping out in the upper 50s. If you like that, youll like the entire weekend forecast and that seven day forecast well talk about when we could hit those highs in the 80s back over to you. That sounds good. I wore my winter coat to work today. I couldnt believe it. Thanks, scott. Coming up, how could he let his little girl do that . Why this father says these pictures are not really what they seem. Plus, overcoming a traumatic live experience. 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Merrell mens trailwik waterproof hikers for under 90 new jersey is now making money available to better protect religious organizations found to be at risk for a terror attack. Many nonprofit groups are also eligible to apply. A Community Meeting was helder today at the Katz Jewish Community Center in cherry hill where a bomb threat was called in in february. To help explain the process. Groups in atlantic, burlington, camden, cape may, cumberland and mercer and can supply for grant money through secure nj in the interest of homeland security. If theres a threat that exists throughout the state, and were not providing resources, not only in terms of training and exercise and briefings but also money forget hardening around these facilities, were not doing all that we can to try to mitigate that risk and mitigate that threat. Enhancement security security end amounts mitigated risk in new jersey um any way this is a Great Program that, um, theyre hoping to protect the Jewish Community centers all across these many counties. All right. Hit prompter. Investigators now looking for answers after a paulsboro woman stabbed to death inside her own home. The Gloucester County Prosecutors Office says police got a 911 call early yesterday from inside the victims home. Paulsboro police found the body of 56yearold elisa burns. The medical examiner says she was stabbed stabbed multiple times. Investigators say another adult and three children were inside the home at the time. No one else was hurt. Neighbors are stunned. Happening right now, it is the phillies home opener. The phillies are taking on the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank park. There were all kinds of pregame festivities a few hours before the game kicked off. Fans were cheering, players entering the park for the first time this season. Its always a fun day at the park. I love it. I love it. Enthusiastic fans lined up before the game got started, all started Way Block Party at noon. Bruce gordon every year he gets this assignment. I know. Down at Citizens Bank park. Hey, bruce. Reporter hey, guys. The phillies have 135 home openers ive not been around for all of them but ive certainly seen my share. Look we all know the eagles failed to make the playoffs. Flyers were a bit of a disappointment. The sixers still a shambles and so we turn our attention to the philadelphia phillies. The experts say dont expect much. But, hey, its early april and hope springs eternal. Game time was 3 05 but the diehards got here much, much earlier. Go fills reporter phillies play 81 home games each year but the first is always special. What makes you want to be part of all of this . Tradition. Tradition and the fun. Excitement of opening day. Reporter temperature was in the high 40s but a 20mile an hour wind made it feel much colder. It was so nice this week. What happened . Reporter not to worry. Hot sausage and a few dozen layers of clothing and all was well. Right now you get to be cold and bundle around your grill but we get to have lots of fun while we get to pate weight for the phillies to play. Reporter ferris wheel and street fair outside the fair got folks in the right frame of mind. Philadelphias tough fans are in a bit more for giving mood at the start of the season. Its opening day. Its tradition. Face painting, the party. The boys. Boys are back in town. Programs, score card lineup. Reporter and those who got here early to watch batting practice and just soak up the atmosphere spoke of the feeling they get when the season lies ahead and all things seem possible. Opening day is like nothing else with the phillies. Reporter pat keith wanted her grandson landon to experience it first hasnt. The excitement is different. The crowds are different. The fanfare is different. You can feel. Its exciting. You can feel it in the air. Reporter finally, after winter long wait, at 3 00 10 00 p. M. That feeling became reali reality. First pitch here in south philly this year reporter phillies baseball is back. Funny thing about opening day. All that excitement all that wants paying and then they actually start the game. Phils down sevenzero in the sixth inning to washington. Among the heroes for the nats so far, former philly outfielder and phillie killer jayson werth with a three run homerun. We got to play the season now here guys and it could get ugly. Dawn. Thats not the score we want to hear. All right, bruce, thank you. Man shot by robbers even after he handed over his cash. He just had taken out of an atm in feltonville. The Victim Told Police he and a friend got off the bus at fifth and wyoming, got 250 from atm and thats when two guys came up to them and demanded the money. One of the victims hasnted over the cash while the other one ran away. Police say the men opened fire any way hitting the victim as he ran in the back. He was taken to the hospital in is expected to survive much Police Say One of the suspect Social Security in his 40s. The other in his 20s. Hey its happening a 19yearold kid running for Norristown School board. I tried to talk him out of it but my take is, more power to him. You seem like such a nice kid. Umhmm. Reporter what are you doing . Have you lost your mind . John is going into politic god love him hes 19 and he feels like hes got something to offer. Over the past few years weve just had, you know, more of the same and more of the same and more of the same after each election, and i think residents are finally getting fed up and they want some change and i think a young voice is going to be that change. Reporter john is a freshman at temple graduated Norristown Area High School a year ago, Student Council Honor Society president all of that. All right. So this is different. Nice kid though. Im going to go up to norristown and see whats popping. Can you quote for a vote for a 19yearold kid. Tamika reynolds cant see why not. We actually teach our children could be the change they want to see this is great for him to fight for all the things that he saw happening in school. Hes fresh out of school. Why not . Shes a student at miss wanda jones vip school of cosmetology one of several young norristown women looking to excel in the world of hair and makeup. They understand youthful ambition. Would you vote for a kid running for school board at age 19 . Yes, i believe i could. Depends on the person i guess. I guess it it depends on the person. Reporter but you could vote for him. Of course, of course why not. Reporter ladies acknowledge they dont know john they wont hold his youth against him. Theyre more than a dozen candidates including john running for fo

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