Transcripts For WRC News4 Midday 20141031 : vimarsana.com

WRC News4 Midday October 31, 2014

News 4 Megan Mcgrath is live for us now. Reporter the candy is professionally wrapped and packaged. It looks innocent enough but is laced with marijuana. These still pictures were taken by police after they seized the candy. They say it came from colorado. There was tafy and banana walnut chocolate bars. Police say its the first time theyve seen potlaced candy in. They say the person who had it planned, they believe, to sell it, but theres no indication that person who had it had plans to sell it to children. But given the fact it is halloween and the children will be out trick or treating, they wanted parents to know about this sort of thing, that this sort of potlaced candy is out there. If you raid your kids halloween candy and pull out the peppermint patties or whatever you like and youre not paying any attention, you could easily a kid could easily open one of these up and eat it. If it were to get within the stream of candy, its relatively innocuous. And police want to remind parents to cull through their kids family before they let them eat it. Take a very close look at the wrappers. These wrappers actually did say in spots that they contained marijuana. But in very small lettering. You had to really look for it. So certainly parents want to be on guard. Keep your eye open for this sort of thing. This is just the beginning of this investigation were told so not a lot of detail being released about the person this candy was seized from or whether there are any arests in the future. A d. C. Police officer recovering after a scary attack overnight. Just after 3 00 this morning, a man tried to attack the officer inside a patrol car on 13th street northeast. The officer wasnt hurt by the ax but was hurt in a struggle with the suspect. Coming up at 11 30, news 4 molette green will have a live report on how neighbors feel about what happened. And new at midday, the man charged in the disappearance of Hannah Graham may be transferred to a jail in our area in the next few weeks. Jesse matthew appeared on video in fairfax this morning to face new charges of attempted murder and rape in a case that dates to 20. News 4 was in the courtroom and joins us live now outside Fairfax County court. Reporter thats right, Jesse Matthew appeared by video conference. His lawyer did give an indication to the court about what his defense might be in this fairfax case. Of course, hes being held in charlottesville in the hannah game case so he appeared Via Video Conferencing on a 2005 charge for a separate case here. Do you swear or affirm to truthfully answer any questions the court may ask under penalty of law . Yes, maam. Repor Jesse Matthew didnt say much duringed arrangement on attempted murder this morning. That attack happened in 2005 when a woman was grabbed from street and dragged into these woods and then raped. While matthew didnt say much this morning, his lawyer did make one request of the judge that indicates he might be planning an insanity defense. I prepared a motion, your honor. These are mr. Lingens got it to have mr. Matthew evaluated. Mr. Lingens got it. Let me explain how we do business here. We do not do business by motions that are presented on the morning of a hearing. Matthew has already been charged in the disappearance of Hannah Graham and Law Enforcement has said that case is linked to the 2009 disappearance of Virginia Tech student morgan harrington. After the hear, the prosecutor in the fairfax case says he hopes matthews trial for the attack here in our area will start soon. I think its always good when the criminal Justice System works in a speedy fashion. I think thats important to keep things moving and i concur with the judges sentiment there. Now, that prosecutor also said he expects Jesse Matthew to be brought back to fairfax in the next few weeks and he will be here in person for his november 14th court hearing. As for that request by matthews attorney to have him psychologically evaluated, the judge said he wouldnt even hear that motion until the 14th. Thats the very latest reporting live in Fairfax County, mark seegrave, news 4. Well check in with news 4s richard jord at the live desk. This is near the white house over at 16th and h northwest. Theyre blocking that intersection so thats why this could be an issue for anyone trying to get around. These protesters are gathering right about now. They are dreamers. Those are young immigrants who came to this country as children. The reason theyre at this location so close to the white house is because they want to get the attention of the Obama Administration to lift fear of deportation. Theyre going to be holding pictures of some their family members that are at risk of deportation. Of course, theyre also asking for comprehensive immigration reform. Again, its 16th and h and northwest, that intersection blocked by protesters this morning. Turning to the weather now. The big question this morning, will it stay dry for trick or treaters and other rell vla ver . We have some clouds in much of maryland. Sunshine break out across virginia now. Well have clouds coming and going. Certainly been a chilly morning. In fact, still, in just the 40s in a few locations like resten, rockville and gaithersburg. Elsewhere, right around 50 degrees. Southern fairfax into Prince William and Loudoun County hovering around 50 degrees as well as the district of columbia. You can see some of the autumn color showing up along the potomac river. A chilly dry evening for trick or treating. Followed by a windy weekend. A look at how a coastal storms going to be affecting our weekend and your trick or treat forecast. Thats coming up in the next few minutes around 11 30. Thanks, tom. This afternoon, a man who murder a High School Student learns how long hell spend behind bars. Trayvon bennett was convicted of iing him in 2012. Ross was walking to Central High School in Capital Heights when he was shot to death. Then he was convicted of murder and attempted robbery. Police are working to figure out who tried to abduct an 8yearold on his way to school. The boy told police it happened yesterday in temple hills. He said a car pulls up in front him on his way to the bus stop and a man got out with a gun. A woman who was also in the car then told him to get in the back seat. But the boy ran away and told his teacher when he got to school. Police only have a vague description of the suspects and their car. And were keeping an eye on several other stories developing right now and have live coverage from pennsylvania where the man accused of killing a Police Officer and escaping capture for weeks appeared in court just hours after being arrested. From rhode island, were awaiting for president obama to speak to a College Crowd on womens issues and the economy. And from maine, where we have new information on how the state is working to keep a nurse just back from west africa at home and away from people. We all know washingtons broken. But to fix it, it takes people who are independent. And willing to work across the aisle. Thats what ive tried to do in business, as your governor. And in the senate. Because its the only way were gonna solve big problems. Like cutting our national debt, fixing the va, or. Bringing good jobs to virginia. Its been a great honor to represent you. And if you rehire me, ill work everyday. To make virginia even stronger. She did itas a legislator,oors, hoping barbara comstockice. Pushed bills benefiting her special interest client, then failed to disclose she was paid thousands by that same client, failed to disclose 85,000 in extra compensation. The Washington Post called comstocks behavior an apparent breach of congressional ethics. We just cant trust barbara comstock. House majority pac is responsible for the content of this advertising. If aunder a microscope, put we can see all the bacteria that still exists. Polidents unique micro clean formula works in just 3 minutes, killing 99. 99 of odor causing bacteria. For a cleaner, fresher, brighter denture everyday. A developing story. Nurses in the district are joining a national fight against ebola. In about two weeks, nurses in Providence Hospital in northeast d. C. Will be among thousands to hit the picket line. Its part of a National Movement calling for safer standards for nurses and doctors. The hospital says it hopes to avoid a strike but will stay open if it does happen. Breaking news involving the new england nurse who may have been exposed to ebola. Nur ne 4s Richard Jordan. Trying to get a court order that would limit where kaci hickox can go and who she can be around. This court order, if granted by the judge, will mean that hickox will have to stay out of crowded areas. If she is out, she must keep a distance of three feet from anyone else around her. She has to monitor herself daily. Take her temperature. Also, no public transportation. And she cannot leave her hometown of fort kent. However, the court order does not require her to stay inside her home in isolation. We expect that the judge will issue a decision on this today. This would restrict her movements temporarily. Hickox is the nurse who was out in sierra leone working with Doctors Without Borders treating ebola patients. Now under scrutiny here, including the governor of maine, who wants her to stay in quarantine. Shes been tested, she does not have ebola. She says she is not a threat to the public all is clear follow bizarre scene in montgomery hazmat team was forced to respond to the mall after a woman yelled she had ebola. Hazmat teams were called in as a precaution. The woman had no symptoms. Its not clear why she was being served the original warrant or if shell face any other charges now. And right now, 17th street is closed on the national mall. The closure is between independence and constitution avenue. Crews are testing a new levee gate that will cross the road. The gate will connect with a levee wall that has been built on either side of 17 street. The levee was built to protect parts of the mall and other downtown buildings from flooding. 17th street should reopen around 3 00 this afternoon. A scary warning for people working at the pentagon. The threat of terrorism that could target them. Plus, why walmarts efforts to best the competition that could save you money starting this weekend. Well tell you all about that. And its pretty cloudy northwest on the weather deck. A few breaks of the sun trying to come out. Ive got you trick or tweet right now, a pennsylvania accused of shooting and killing a state trooper and wound another is behind bars. This is new video of eric frein moments after he was arraigned this mor. Nbcs jay gray has more on how this intense manhunt came to an end this morning. Reporter good morning. As you say, finally to an end here after offn a field next to abandoned airport late yesterday. There was an arraignment today. Finally, a chance to cheer in this rural community. A lot of people gathered outside the county courthouse to watch as eric frein was walked inside. He stood before a judge for the first time and heard the charges against him, which include first degree murder, murder of a Law Enforcement officer, attempted first degree murder. Prosecutors here say they do intend to pursue the Death Penalty in this case. As for the community, they say, finally, theres a chance for them to feel some relief. Its difficult for everyone, but i think theres also a sense of relief that this has ended. Relief that there wont be anyone else injured in the course of manhunt. This individual has shown himself to be very dangerous, both with the rifles he carried, the handguns and the explosives he built. Reporter after 48 days on the run again, eric frein is behind bars this morning. And awaiting trial. Thats obviously going to take some time to play out. We should also tell you that throughout the intense manhunt, officers who were combing through these rugg eged backwoo always carried the handcuffs of their slain colleague. When they had the chance to capture frein, thats what he was wearing he was returned to these barracks, barbara. Thank you, jay, for that report. The pentw warning its 23,000 employees they could become potential targets of isis terrorists. The Pentagon Security team sent out a memo last week. It cautioned employees to be careful about displaying credentials in public or on social media. Officials say theres no specific threat but it wants people to be vigilant at home and at work. The memo came just kays before Homeland Security announced increased security at some government buildings. And were learning more about three denver teenagers accused of trying to join isis. Nbc news has learned the teens became radicalized and had been talking with an isis recruiter for a year before trying to get to syria earlier this month. The two sisters and their frid made it all the way to Frankfurt Germany before being stopped by authorities. Right now, president obamas in rhode island. Hes talking about what his administration is doing to help women succeed. Ahead of his speech at rhode island college, he spoke to a group of working parents, Small Business owners and students and faculty. Its going to be a spooky night at the white house. The executive mansion is all decorated and ready for military families to stop by. Kids and their parents will be trick or treating at the white house this evening beginning at 5 15. The president and first lady will be there handing out the candy. Well, just days ahead of the midterm elections, a new poll saying senator mark warner is still leading virginias senate race. The poll says 51 of those surveyed will likely vote for the democrat. Beating out republican challenger Ed Gillespies 44 . Libertarian candidate sarvis holds a 2 share of the overall vote. Were live where a Police Officer was attacked with an ax early this morning. News 4 molette green has been talking to people who live in that neighborhood about what they saw and what they heard. And halloween dangers. What you and your children should be looking for tonight as you go out on your trick or treat hunt. Treat hunt. Stay wit we all know washingtons broken. But to fix it, it takes people who are independent. And willing to work across the aisle. Thats what ive tried to do in business, as your governor. And in the senate. Because its the only way were gonna solve big problems. Like cutting our national debt, fixing the va, or. Bringing good jobs to virginia. Its been a great honor to represent you. And if you rehire me, ill work everyday. To make virginia even stronger. Starting tomorrow, walmart is planning to double the number of discounts and deals theyre offering. They plan roll backs on toys and gadgets. Youll notice a big change tomorrow too. Walmart is making a quick post halloween changeover. Store aisles will be decked out in Christmas Decorations by saturday morning. A new harry potter story is out and it has everyone running to their computer. The new book was a halloween t from j. K. Rowling for her fans. It went live on the potter more website this morning. Its part interactive and part written essay that delves into the history of the hated hogwarts teacher delores. One of the things fans learn is her character was based on a real person, although rolling wont say who that is. According to safe kids worldwide, the number of kids killed by cars doubles on halloween. The national Highway Safety Administration Says in our area the only day a child was killed by a car was halloween night. Safe kids worldwide says make sure you costume is visible to drivers and also doesnt obstruct your childs vision. Parole officers will keep an eye on sex offenders to keep your children safe. The Virginia Department of corrections says they will be monitoring offenders all over the state. By law, sex offenders are to remain at home with their lights out and not answer the door for trick or treaters. If offenders arent home, they must be at a state sanctioned meeting during trick or treating hour. Police say they will also be making random home visits just to be sure. And right now president obama is in rhode island. Hes talking about what his administrations doing to help women succeed. Lets listen in. Only the kids. Were so proud of elizabeth not just for the wonderful introduction but for being so determined about her education. And shes a really remarkable young lady. I had a chance to speak to her before we came out. Turns out she went to school with my niece and nephew. Which okay. Classical. Right . So that was neat. I have also brought some halloween characters with me. Our secretary of labor tom perez. They are all dressed up as really outstanding public servants. Tom has been doing extraordinary work. His lovely daughters here, whos a freshman at brown. Your great senators jack reid and Sheldon White house. As president obama in rhode island right now where he is going to be speaking about what his administration is doing to help women succeed. Friday night football is off for two Virginia High School teams. The dangerous behavior that led to this cancellation. Plus, these gray skies, could they stick around for the weekend . Tom kierein has your forecast. And gas p hey, jennar fuzz mike troober munny sling. Awwwwww scram im crust mike jubby roll bond chow gonna lean up an kiss bet. Peas charty get town down. [laughter] borf a liver tute face stummy wag pow pam shabeeps stella nerf berms. Saxanay nay . Badumps a head. Temexiss gurrin. Juppa left. Fluppa jown brone a brood. What . Catch up on what everyones talking about with the x1 entertainment operating system. Preloaded with the latest episodes

© 2025 Vimarsana