Good morning. Next week, americans will honor our nations veterans who have paid the price for our freedom in times of conflict and served as our shield in times of peace. Today, nearly 20 million americans have earned the title of veteran. Im proud to say that maine is home to more than 114,000 veterans. The second highest percentage in our entire country. We owe them such a great debt. The gratitude we express in words on veterans day can repay this debt only in small measure. A truly grateful nation must match its words with actions. As we will learn today, one issue that calls for our immediate action is to fight a newer enemy facing our veterans and that is those relentless con artists who seek to rob them of their life savings and defraud them of the benefits they have earned in service to our country. Often, veterans fall victim to the same scams that this committee has highlighted in recent years such as the irs imposter scam, the grandparent scam, the romance scam, the jamaica
Epidemic. Its sad. Reporter bill and tammy lost their son to a heroine overdose. They now run a sober living house in pleasantville and say the arrests in Atlantic City arent a surprise. This is the proof thats in the pudding that, you know, that the opiate epidemic has no bound ris or no borders. It doesnt matter where you work. Reporter Police Telling me information from a concerned citizen about drug use within the Communications Bureau prompted the investigation. They tell me the probe is ongoing and there could be additional charges. Live in Atlantic City, im ted greenberg, nbc10 news. A day care teacher is under arrest accused of sexually assaulting a 3yearold. According to court documents, 33yearold Michael Barbee confessed to the crime at the Early Learning center in norristown. Deanna durante has been digging into his background. Thats ahead at 5 30. First alert weather. A live look at cape may. We see the wind is picking up, the temperatures, are starting to drop. After a mil