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WRC News4 Today At 6 July 14, 2024

Ar 70 degrees. Wet roads this morning. Later today still some wet roads out there tomorplw. Its comely dry. Well have more on the Severe Weather outlook with the storms later coming up in about ten minutes. Melissa, issues on the roads right now . Good right now we have different problems. Northbound 95vet quantico, urned vehicle. A fivemile back up as you head northbound here. You can see the tow truck is on the scene. This should be o of the way pretty soon. Inner loop before geoown pike, everything being pushed over to the right because of that crash right now. Inner loop before the springfirid interchange, t lane blocked, brand new problem. All of this coloring here, that is all rain falling across the area. Route 1 near ikea driver, another overturned vehicle here in the middle of the intersectionde seeing some ys northbound and southbound there at route 1. Shady grove road at air park, threevehicle crash hanging around in the ntersection. And here, rockville, randolph road shut down between parklawn and putnam because of the Police Investigation where Megan Mcgrath is this morning. Aaron . All right. Thank you. It is 6 02 now. A contract employee is accused of sexually abusing a young girl t a d. C. School. Police say the abuse happened from january until may of this year at capitol Hill Montessori at logan in northeast. 21yearold Justin Hickman is accused of having sexual contact with a13yearold girl. Hickman was a contract employee working for springboard education in america which runs afterschool programs at severad. Schools. Our News Partners at wtop report capitol hill was thesc only ol he worked with while employed by the company. Now dcpf is suspending its relationship during this investigation. Hickplan is charged with hickman is charged with seconddegrechild abuse. Fairfax county police are searching for a man who allegedly exposed himself at a target store in fairfax. This is a photo from the store on new inea road last month. Employees found the man outside the sto with his pantsdown. He quickly left after seeing staff members. St week a customer reported someone acting suspiciously. Its 6 03. O ne of the last havens for smokers is disappearing. Today itis officially illegal to smoke on patios at restaurant and barstg in monmery county. The new smoking ban applies to vaping also. The countyouncil unanimously approved the b in march. If someone is caught smoking on a patio, the restaurant could be fined 50. Some people we spoke to think its eyea, good id while its a good idea, while others say it goes too far. This idea because of the smoking is bad for the health. Im n a its somewhat discrimination against smokers. Outdoor smoking in Montgomery County will still be allowed on a rooftop or balcony. Hockey players and skaters in bowie may be losingtheir ice rink, but theyre not going down without a fight. In a move that suppliesed a lot of people, the city councilvo d to freeze efforts to build a new arena. Theity has spent 5 million of the scheduled il 20 mlion project to replace the aging arena. Supporters of a new arena hope the council will reconsider its decision at its next meeting on june 17th. Want to go back this morning to the eaking news were following. A deadly gun store robbery. Act ting police chief is speaking does not appear to be right, we have also received some video, home video from one of the residents here that has shown the suspects in the area earlier this we would beg that if anyone has any home Video Surveillance that they m monitor it o review it to see something that might be able to assist us. And if there is anyuspicious activity, we would request that those individuals not go outside and confront these individuals. That they would in fact call 911 immediately. And we will respond and investigate. Ti this point in time, i will take any quess. The videos shows the suspect in the neighborhood and residential areas . That is dcorrect. You believe that they are still armed . We do believe that they are still armed, yes. Warnings for businesses yes, i would just be cautious for anyone whos taking their kids out. We have officers still in the area. Here close by. We will be able to respond very quickly if anybody has those concerns. Again, i would just telleople to be very, you know, on the lookout for anything that does not look right in their area, in the community m. Seems weve l t the signal of the acting police chief in montgomery unty talking about the gun store robbery this morning. Fact s concern about the that four suspects are still on the loose, possibly armed, likely armed, and in the neighborhood near the g united shop. And the police chief is asking residents in the area in parklawn and randolph road to t check ou their home video or eotheir surveillance vid if they have it, and please report that to police to perps give them some clues as t to wher suspects might be. I think you heard megan asking whether what schools and businesses should do, ng encouragi parents to be caful and vigilant in taking the kids out this morning to head to school as they wrap up the school year in montgomery u y. Well go back to megan in a bit as sn as she pulls together more information. 6 06. Today marks one year since the death of jordan mr. The 19yearold university of maryland Football Player died two weeks after suffering from a heatstroke during a football workout. Today maryland coaches and players will participate in a health and wellness sports clinic in honor of mcnair. They want to increase awareness about heatrelated esillns. An independent investigation into mcnairs death determined that trainers at the scene did not follow proper procedures. Thoserainers and the head coach, d. J. Durkin, were fired. Now t a developing story. En presidt trump told abc news that he would likely take information about a p rival from a Foreign Government in the upcoming election. The president wa asked whether if a country like russia aign ina offered his ca information, should it accept the informatio orall the fbi. Heres his response i think maybe you do both. I think you might want to listen. I dont theres nothing wrong with listening. If somebody called, from a country,norway, we have information on your opponent. Oh, i think id want to hear it. Ng durihe exchange, the president was told the fbi director says you must notify the agency if this happens. The president said the fbidi rector is wrong. 6 08 just about. The mayor of Upper Marlboro in Prince Georges County iss dying the setting the record straight about why shes resigning. Mayor tonga turnerays her decision to step down doesnt have anything to do withci ra or bigotry. She says she wants to spends more time with her it spends more time with her two young children. She said shed been the victim of multiple incidents of racism including threatening emails and slashed tires. But it was never m g intentin e the public the impression that i am being pushed out or scared into leavg my role. A role that i so desperately love. That is simply not true. Turner acknowledges that racism in Upper Marlboro needs to be addressed. As her l day will be june 30th. An interim mayor will be appointed until a special election can be held. Rginias Lieutenant Governor is fighting to clear his name of sexual assault. Allegations back in april, two women accused ustin fairfax of sexually assaulting them nearly 20 years ego. Now his l team is challenging prosecutors to charge him if they believe he is guilty of sexual assault. Fairfaxs lawyers sent letters to d. A. S in massachusetts and North Carolina saying, quote, if an investigation were to determine that the allegation is true it shoube crennel prosecuted. They criminally prosecuted. They say just as no serious nome should go unprosecuted, innocent person should have hisn reputatio tarnished by a false allegation. Fairfaxs attorney say if he is innocent, the matter should be closed and the public informed. His accusers have called r the state General Assembly to holds nspartisan hearings on the allegations iad. The Lieutenant Governor says Law Enforcement is better equipped to deal with these claims. S fairfax sayhe encounters were consensual. Its 6 09. New, u. S. Catholic biops are taking steps to confront the sex abuse crisis catholic church. At the annual conference in baltimore, the bishops voted to create a new national sex abuse hotline. It will field allegations regarding bishops who committed abuse or covered it up. People can call or make u complaints th an online link. The operators will ten all allegation to regional supervising bishops. Reporting system that goes to members to the two lay members of our review board, two judges, to Law Enforcement. The National Hotline is expected to be up and running within a year. D. C. , maryland, and virginia have some form of sex abuse hotline already operational. Prince georges county native kevin durant is recovering this morning after seasoending surgery. Posted this picture on instagram on wednesday. He tore his achilles tendon he against t raptors. He says the road to recovery starts now. His team is still on the road it a championship. The warriors need two more wins to lock uptr their third saight title. If the raptors amelia drone win, they will play in oakland a 9 00. S a afternoon century wait over for st. Louis hockey fans. The blues dominated game seven of last nights stanley cup final against boston to bring home the first championship in franchise history. [ wildheers ] look at that the blues stunned the bruins an had a30 lead in the final pikiod. Sights l this probably look familiar to caps fans. There was us last year. These are blues fans watching edck in st. Louis last night. They fill the Enterprise Center where the blues normally play and the busch stadi where the cardinals play. To watch game seven last ght. A big congrats to st. Louis. Sad thats our reign i over, but we have next season. Yes Food Allergies with becoming more and more common. Half of new food allergy patients are adults. Why doctors think its happening. Ame amealia . Im tracking heavy rain, later scattered showers will be moving through the area. Depeing on how much sun we see, that will help to fuel the storms. The biggest concerns would be heavy rainfall with any th00nderstorms between 2 and 7 00 p. M. Some strong winds and the potential for some hail, as well. Were getting festival ready here in chinatown. I love janets tshirt. Its an hono just to be asian. Were going to talk about the chinatown commuty festival and weve got indonesian dancers right here. Stay with us. Welcome back at 6 14. Are you ready to experience the tastes, se sights andnds of asian and Pacific Islander cultures right here in the oistrict . You can head d to chinatown for the Community Festival this weekend. News4s molette green is working 4 for the community with details on wts happening in a few days. Molette, good morning. Reporter yeah, were still getting festival ready here in chinatown. We had to move inside because of the rain. And so grateful to be inside the chnese Community Church here with these indonesian dancers right behind me. You think about the culture, you think about the food when you come into chinatown. Weve got two restaurants that will feature food making delicious dishes that we will taste a little bitup later on the hour. Yum, yum. You know im always hungry in the morning. But also the festival covers the resources and histry in the community. Theyve been doing this for five years. And ben de guzm can talk about the diversity that is celebrated during this time. Yeah. I think we have a lot of Cultural Diversity as you see. I think we have festivities that the festival will provide whether its about information about meal health or city resources. Were bringing together different city agencies to talk to our residents and to show a differ. T face of chinatown a different face of pacific asian and Pacific Islander mm coity. I love it. The foundation, quickly i want to bring in the executive director. This storytelling is sides to the chinese culture. Yes. What we do is weisromote htory and heritage of chinese american reporter i love. You got it all laid out here onf the table forlks to learn more about that. Okay, were going to come back with more later on in the hour as we celebrate theChinatown Community festival. Coming up, this weekend on saturday, free and open to the public. I need one of those tshirts that janet has. Its an honor just to be asian. Janet, where are you with the tshirt . There she is. Thanks. Lets turn to the forecast. A weather alerty here. And Amelia Draper iseeping an eye on the radar. Absolutely. As we take a lookt storm team 4 radar right now, tracking showers in the d. C. Metro area, all around the beltway. Goes, the good news is im seeing a drying trend into fauquier and Prince William county. This trend is going to next be moving into fairfax county, the districtd arlington. Were going to be drying out inside of the beltway by 7 00 a. M. That drying then at th trends continues as we move toward baltimore. Most of the area dry by 8 00 a. M. Then we see scattered showers and thunderstorms between about 3 00 and 7 p. M. Ts afternoon. Heres your thursday planner. Still some shores out there. Again, between 7 showers out there. Again, between 7 00 and 8 00 a. M. Then dry for the midday hours. Well see sunshine. It all depends onow much sun we see and how that feels storms. The more sun, the more fuel for storms later today. 71 degrees around the lunchtime hour today. 78 for the high. And scattered thunderstorms moving througharthe metro , mainly between about 4 00 and 6 00. Then moving out after 7 00. Dry conditions. Notice showery activity after 2 00, rumbles of thunder starting to fire up at around winchester, 4 00 p. M. Tracking thunderstorms main frederick, loudoun, Prince William counties. Between 4 00 and 6 00, notice the line of thunderstorms moving through the metro area. Some hail, gusty winds, heavy rain all possibilities out there this is why were in a storm team 4 weather alert today. Breezy tomorrow with plenty of sunshine and a high of 78. On saturday, a high of 86. So we warm up onsaturday. The humidity levels, though, still in check. On sunday, fathers day, some scattered, ely showers and thunderstorms. The morning, midday, and early afternoon hours are looking completely dry. Its hot and starting to get a little bit humid sunday with a high around 90th muggy with the chance for lateday thunderstorms on monday. High temperatures after that, after monday, generally in the upper 80s, low 90s. How are the roads right now . Still have a lot of problems. Gd morning, guys. Northbound 95 before quantico is where the crash is. This camera is in the delays five milwn of slowdo as you head northbound. Express lanes might be worth it for you moneywise today. Inner loop before georgetown pike, have delays there. Outeloop near clara barton parkway because of earlier i ncidents. Lets look at route 1 near ikea drive here, college park. 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Officials say the glass did not crack, but the protective film did. Maes it tter . Huhuh. I dont need that view. I scary,r similao whats on your smartphone, you put that film over it, and that can crack. But the glass is still okay. If you say so. Nobody was in danger, they say. The protective film has been replaced, too. Go back upthere,nock yourself out. Thats right. News4s working 4 ythr health is morning. Chances are you or someone you know has a food allergy. Foodth allergies have more doubled in the past ten years. Doctors say about half hour of people with Food Allergies will develop them as adults. Researchers say a big part oft t issen tick. Medical experts is genetic. Medical experts say its importa

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