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Transcripts For WTXF Fox 29 News At 10 20240622

Take a look at the clouds, as well as showers off to the south and west, there is little disturbance, that area of low pressure will rotate through, for unfortunately fourth of july. So heres 6 00 a. M. Mostly cloudy, those showers central southern sections every delaware, and then watch what happens by 8 00 a. M. Looking at some of the rainfall, moving in toward the area and some of it could be on the heavy side from time to time. Here is lunchtime. Looking at widespread showers across the area, perhaps even rumble every thunder. And then, as we move toward the afternoon and evening that system starts to get out of here, so we dry out in time for the fireworks so that will be some good news, how much rain are we talking about across the area . As we run future rain, you can see, looking at half inch perhaps up to inch down the shore, so it, looks kind of wet, for the fourth of july. High of 76 degrees, on and off again scattered showers down the shore 74 degrees, only in the upper 60s, in the pocono mountains much more on fireworks weather we will talk hour by hour temperatures, for tomorrow evening, and also, the second half of the Holiday Weekend coming up. Back to you brad. Thanks, chance every rain tomorrow beachgoers wasting no time hitting the jersey shore today trying to catch sun or maybe enjoy the rides before those clouds move in. And among the crowds tonight joanne pill edgey live in ocean city where the board walk as we talked to you seconds ago is jam packed, joanne. Thats right, it is jammed, gorgeous night moon in the sky actually i was going to have our photographer marty tub around, but guess what, it is gone. It is behind the clouds. The moon is gorgeous, gorgeous orange color. But weve got lot of people here now. It was gorgeous day today. Obviously the weather little ifee tomorrow. Sunday supposed to be relatively nice. So it is perfect for tourists for the Holiday Weekend. Offering up pleasant song to usher in the independent dense day weekends where the beaches were crowded with holiday tourists, the beautiful ocean offering nice ride for the surf crowd. Visitors happy, it is a Perfect Place to be. Were like going fishing watching the fireworks and stuff, and i i this is it, relaxing, my grandmom living down here so just relaxing. Saying the city pack. Take a look at the boardwalk talk to the Business Owners. It is a good sign. Were hoping the weather holds off, i know calling for chance of rain, but, you know, we always expect this to be a big weekends, the fact the fourth falls on a saturday, it is big for us. Extended weekends, the way it works so so far so good. Why do you guys have a line and no one else does . They were just too busy making baking serving and selling pizza at manco manco. They couldnt stop to talk. Zoom in on all of you. Making memories here, for families who come back year after year. We came down for the day, from long island new york, i been here since i was three years old, came every year, been wonderful thing. And were trying to just push that on to the rest of our family. Tell us about your fourth of july plans. Well watch some fireworks have a good time. Hopefully they can watch the fireworks, big fireworks celebration here along the board walk at 10 00 tomorrow night. Obviously weather permitting. Now i said it was perfect for tourists, they get to shop anyway. The merchants here Business Owners dont mind when it rains as long as the crowds stick around, people shop, spends money they eat a lot and by the way earlier i said i was going to get my mango manco manco, obviously i did at 6 00. I had another slice. Marty wait in the line to get his pizza we got our popcorn and now it is onto core brothers, we hope that everyone has a happy Independence Day weekends. Live from ocean city, back to you in the studio. Thank you of course lots of people also headed to philadelphia this holiday weaken. Along with Independence Day many are celebrating another big milestone. Pioneers of the lgbt movement are gathering for the 50th anniversary that far campaign and fox 29s Shawnette Wilson is live at penns landing for the celebration tonight. Shawnette . Well, dawn, that movement has roots right here in philadelphia, and tonight many came to pens lands to go celebrate. A big celebration at penns landing tonight commemorating the ian verse are you of the lgbt Civil Rights Movement in philadelphia. Concert and drag show brought out plenty of people. It is significant because it is where the Movement Began in the 19 60s. Quality protests in front of independent hauls and the liberty bell. Everybody has their own opinion, it is pretty much people do what they need to do, feel free, it is the lands of the free. Many say the past few weeks have been huge for the Lgbt Community starting with philly pride month in june, and just lack week, the Supreme Court decision declaring the constitutional right to same sex marriage across the nation. I never thought i would see it it is nice to be a part of movement. You can remember it happened, so i am glad to be a part of it. Specially the civil rights issue, it has to be known i mean everyone that i know, gay or straight, so many of us happy with the decision last week. Show brought out biggest names in acts. Are you ready to see a drag queen. Many say it is a celebration of not only equality but unity and pride. I dont understand why people have such a problem with it. And, earlier today there was also a wreath laying at the gay Pioneer Historical marker and Interfaith Service also held and festivals continued tonight in the neighborhood. Dawn . Shawnette, thank you. And be prepared for whatever you have planned this weekend. You can download the fox 29 news app have, news and weather alerts sent to your cell phone download it for free from apple or google play stores. Security officials here in philadelphia and across the nation are on alert as Independence Day does approach the Fbi Department of Homeland Security issuing bulletin warning Law Enforcement to remain vigilant this weekend follows three high profile terror attacks overseas last week, at a call by isis for its followers to carry out attacks. Emergency management Officials Say visible and invisible security measures are in place. Is. With hundreds manies every thousands expected to pack the ben franklin parkway tomorrow, officials here in philadelphia say they are doing everything they can to make sure visitors are safe. Fox 29s Bill Anderson takes a closer look at what exactly is being done here. Self ram hundred people are expected as you mover throughout the city you can see new method of communication, operation of Emergency Management has put in place. It is a way for police and fire to know exactly where they are then relay back to 911 and the joint Operation Center letter and number grid system at least partially in response to the office of homelands security alerting large cities to heightened terror alert. They want to make people as comfortable with unfamiliar surroundings as possible. There are actually some areas along the parkway that dont have the best indicators. So if there was a medical emergency, or a lost child we didnt have a great way to dispatch agencies. The city working closely with oem but they also want people to under stands that they are taking security serious lip, have you no specific threats and expect things to be peaceful, and enjoyable. Yep, there has been a lot of chatter. Something that you have heard all over the country but there is no specific threat to anywhere that we are aware of right now in the country it just is that we have to be vigilant. The heightened terror alert has generate add lot of discussion and interest. But the city basically want people to use common sense. If you see something say something. Thats the messages they are presenting but ultimately they leave us with go down, enjoy yourself have, a good time. They are not expecting any incidents. Here on the parkway Bill Anderson, fox 29 news. Us marshals along with Camden County police need your help tonight trying to track down the man that they say shot an officer on the street of camden. Investigators say 21 year old Victor Bennett shot Camden County officer prince read in the arm it happened on wednesday night, now according to police, it happened after the officer was investigating suspicious vehicle along kenwood avenue. Four people inside the car walked away. Authorities say bennett then returned, and opened fire. The officer chased bennett but did he get away. They say he is well known to police. Victor bennett has violent criminal history. At this time we are are asking for the publics help. Has the tatoo of a cross in the middle of his forehead, star on the side of his face, 1,500dollar reward for information that leads to arrest. Officer released from the hospital released yesterday police say he is eager to get back to work. North philadelphia, exchange of gunfire has left two people dead, two others hurt overnight. This happened around 2 30 this morning near bruner and clarissa streets nicetown. Police are saying a man with a gun approached three people and tried to rob them. Thats when one of the victims pulled out gun and opened fire on the robber. The robber and one of the victims were caught in the crossfire both died short time later. Two other were also shot, but were not seriously hurt. Upper darby police say it is just a matter of time before they catch two not so bright criminals. Investigators say these two men stole a pizza delivery drivers car and the cell phone inside. Sunday night. The pair end up taking couple of selfies using the stolen phone. Little did they know those pictures were being automatically up loaded to the victims i cloud account. Police have not yet confirmed these guys, or identified them but they feel certain, they will eventually get them. A stratford new jersey man arrested for allegedly arrange to go have sex with an under age girl and her mother who we met on line. What 39 year old jesse copela did not know he was actually communicating with a detective from a Prosecutors Office high tech crimes unit during those on line chat. Investigators say that he drove to mt. Laurel to meet the mother and daughter. He was instead greeted by police. He is a delivery truck driver and active volunteer with the stratford fire department. Jailed tonight with 75,000 bond and no 10 option. Baby inflatable crib swept out to sea. How the ten month old ended up surrounded by water and the dramatic effort to save her. Family thrilled to find out the loss dog thats been missing for four years was found, but it quickly turned to heartache. How a missed call could derail their happy reunion. And, less than month now after their front man broke his leg the foo fighters coming to town. We have the inside scoop on what local fans can expect when dave groll hit the little rock i there incredible sounds of the phillies pops, americas largest stands alone pops orchestra playing for free, patriotic concert over at independents park tonight, all part of welcome america celebration color guards helped open the show. Huge block party overtaking independence mall, party of the birthday, something worth celebrating. But as our bruce gordon explains todays event wasnt exactly dripping with historical themes. If you were looking for History Lesson on independence mall, were you mostly out of luck. Could you find few colonial reenactors here and there teaching finer points of cannon firing. But this first ever Liberty Block Party on the mall, was designed for todays families. We are going to try to break the words record today. Make it loud, make it fun, make it unusual. Extreme position go anyone . No one was complaining. It is nice. I love to be a part of this. Threw life music stages kept the joint jumping nothing symbolizes american independence from Great Britain like the spanish favorite. And while freedom might not be free the pudding was. At least on this day. Is a mid all of the general hoopla tourist frost around the world stood patiently in long lines to see the actual symbol of american independence. Liberty bell was a big hit. Whats the message that it send here . Thank you thank you america. Thank all of the guys who did the hard work to make a day like this. It is free freedom great site to see. Sure it was easy to get a chuckle out of cookie fun folks were having, seeming un connected to democracy. Then hit me, in a conversation with a party goer, former philadelphia, who now lives down south what did he see when he looked around the block . Diversity, something i havent seen in a long time, a lot of people from different cultures from around the worlds come together, basically having good time experiencing one another basically have a good time. Times it is not what the party is about, it is who shows up that sends the real message. On independence mall, bruce gordon, fox 29 news. Philadelphia Police Looking for your help in identifying four men who held up Chestnut Hill bank at gunpoint earlier this week, Surveillance Video forcing them in the act. Happened tuesday night about 7 00 at the td bank on the 8600 block of germantown avenue. Investigators say the group all believed to be in their 20s working together to rob the bank, three demanding cash while the fourth acted as look out. Bank employee says one of the men had a gun if you know who these guys are call police. Well, talk about emotional reunion in a florida courtroom. Yes, strange one for sure. A judge recognizes accused burglar at her former classmate. Heres fox. Hi, mr. Boot, youre back. This time your charges are burglary, from the classroom to the courtroom. Mr. Booth, avenue question for up. Did you go to nautalis for middle school . Oh, my goodness. Fortynine year old arthur booth now suspected burglar. Reuniting with his middle School Classmate judge mindy glazer, now decades later two have been brought together in the court of law. Booth breaking down in tears during the unexpected reunion. Im sorry to see you. I always what happened to you, sir. Oh, my goodness. This is the nicest kid in middle school. Oh, my goodness. On june 29th booth seen leaving the scene after burglary at northwest north river drive and 36th street in highleea. Boot failed to pull over, they tried to conduct a traffic stop. The Police Report says quote mr. Booth drove his vehicle on to the median and drove onto the oncoming traffic lanes. Mr. Booth then bailed from his vehicle end quote. In bond court, judge glazer says booth alleged behavior was not the childhood classmate she remembers. He was the best kid in middle school. I used to play foot football with him and look what has happened. Im so sorry. Oh, my goodness. Mr. Booth i hope you are able to change your whales. Good luck to you. Oh, my goodness. And as boott continues to try, judge delivers a message she hopes will hope turn his life around. What is sad is how old weve become. Oh, my goodness. Good luck to you zip, i hope you are able to come out of this okay and just lead a lawful life. Well the fu fight remembers back on the road, the rock band set to play at the susquehana bang center it, as sold out show. For awhile there fans werent even sure it was ever going to happen. You may remember front man dave groll fell off stage last month this is in sweden, broke his leg to have surgery band canceled the rest of its european tour, but back on the road again, foo fighters kicking off north american 20th Anniversary Tour tomorrow night in washington, d. C. Fox5 report nerve washington had a chance to watch the band do kind of sound check. He says that dave was on stage, in a motorized cart. So we have to see how he ends up getting around in camden. That will be interesting. Ten year old boy gets stuck in a chimney of all places. And he has to wait hours to be rescued. How he ended up there in the first place. And a veteran and his dog walking across the us. Why he is making this incredible journey and powerful message that he is hoping to spread. Plus, a volcano in the middle of the ocean making waves. Whats happening in the pacific that is surprising even reserve ers. Researchers. Nine pilot of medical helicopter killed after fiery crash in colorado. Happened in the town every frisco this afternoon. Authority say the chopper crashed into parking lot and then just burst into flames. A truck in the parking lot also caught fire. Two other people on board were able to make it out. There was no patient in the helicopter at the time, and no word yet on exactly what caused the chopper to go down. The coroners report cannot come soon enough for los angeles family trying to locate loved one missing for the past six years family got anonymous phonecall last week that the womans body was contained in the wall of housing complex where she lived. Now her family is thinking it has to be her raven joy campbell is her name. Police were called in tonight those remains are still in the frost he is of being positively id. Ten year old texas boy lucky to be alive tonight after big mishap on his roof. We dont know exactly why he was up there in the first place, but you can probably guess what did he after dropping hits cell phone down the chimney. Jaden wailings forward thought he would be able to just slight right down to the bottom and grab t but things didnt go exactly a planned for the boy. And he wound up stuck for three hours. Jadens friend broke a glass door to get into his house and tried to pull his friend out, when he couldnt, he ran for help. Firefighters arrived and were able to free jaden. If i could climb back out, everything would be normal, but i just got stuck at the bottom. Ill never do that again. I was worried. And im thinking right now that i shouldnt do that again. Lesson learned i think jadens father said he is thank

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