commissioner today. myron patterson will be in control of the operations as he sees as the heart of the department, officers are a big part of the community. >> officers working hand in hand with the communities and the neighborhoods. they are not separate, lets make that perfectly clear. >> patterson has been a philadelphia police officer for 30 years and is highly respected amongst his peers. >>> time for a check of the "action news" traffic report midweek, matt pellman has the low down on the slow down. >> 95 not recorded as a great way to travel home but people have to do it and if you are one of them my oh my it's not a pleasant ride. southbound jams from academy to allegheny, 37 minute ride. the good news is though that the crash southbound on allegheny that caused this big mess has finally cleared out of the way, finally in fort washington the right lane is out of commission and buck county work on it's construction vehicle fire, the vehicle came in contact with live wires and the fire was sparked along 13 and that is still closed and old 13 is your alternate. mount laurel, westb

swear in a new deputy commissioner of patrol operations. myron patterson has been with the department for 30 years most recently holding the rang of chief inspector. richard ross became the city's new police commissioner at a ceremony yesterday. >> coming up next on "action news" the fbi is not commenting on claims that one of the protestors in oregon is making about the standoff. >> surveillance video appears to show a mother instructing her son to steal a cell phone. david. >> we still have the kids bundled up in the extra gear this morning because we're starting out with temps in the 20's in the neighborhood. this afternoon things get a little bit betterment we'll be back with are afternoon call and milder weather on the way in that accuweather 7-day. >> ♪ >> happening today, the christian feast of the epiphany also called three kings day. a parade was held yesterday off the coast of africa. children lined the streets to catch a films of the kings and make their wishes. >> the weather looks mild there in spain. they would be wearing coats if they were doing that that h

of his deputies, chief inspector myron patterson was sworn in today and will run the patrol operations which he says is the heart of the police force, patterson is a 30-year veteran of the department. >>> the newest edition to the star wars network became the highest grossing movie in american history today, it passed avatar that brought in $650 million, it's the first time in two decades that a james cameron movie did not hold the title. >>> still ahead, why mix a margarita when you can simply press a button, why you can simply use a keurig machine to make a cocktail. >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams and brian taff. >>> it's 4:30 and "action news" continues with details on the possible new measures meant to keep the mummers in check, who wants them to undergo sensitivity training and you could have spent the day watching paint dry or the grass grow or joined a half million people of a live stream a puddle across the pond, why so many strangers watched pedestrians navigate a wet road. >> and later sleep and the s

patrol operations will take the oath of office. new police commissioner richard ross appointed myron patterson to the position as one of his first orders of business. patterson has been with the department for 30 years most recently holding the rank of chief inspector. >>> yesterday president obama wiped awaiters as he talked about executive actions on gun control but many republicans not so moved about his plans including the speaker of the house. they argued that he is bypassing congress and it's an abuse of presidential power. but the president argues he believes in and upholds the second amendment and he also shot down his critics' alleged conspiracy theories. >> this is any other a plot to take away everybody's guns. you pass a background check, you purchase a firearm. >> the president's 10-point plan calls for the narrowing of the so-called gun show loophole instructing private sellers as well as public sellers to run background checks. the national rifle association argues none of the president's steps would have prevented recent mass shootings. president obama rejects the not

has sworn in his right hand man, myron patterson, he is a 30-year veteran and highly respected among his fellow officers, patterson has there is accountability from his office. >> all right you now have 500 million reasons to get a power ball ticket this afternoon, ticket sales end in less than 10 hours from now, the jackpot just went up to $500 million, half a billion dollars and could grow larger by tonight's drawing, the sixth largest jackpot in u.s. history and the fourth biggest in power ball. and it's a $275 million payday for the cash payout. can you see the winning numbers on "action news" at 11:00 right before accuweather. we'll have more on today's ticket frenzy coming up at 12:30. good luck. >>> there is more ahead on "action news" at noon, a recall alert for wegman shoppers, the common item that the chain is calling 1,000 pounds of effective immediately. >> but first hover boards banned from campus, the college banning students from riding the popular toy. when "action news" comes right back. ♪ we stop arthritis pain, so you don't have to stop. because you believe in go

big promotion. myron patterson was sworn in by commissioner richard ross during ceremony at police headquarters. patterson promoted from the rang of chief inspector will lead patrol operations. he emphasized officers and residents have to work together to make important changes. >> if any resentment, that's on all parties, about past circumstances, there is never no forgiveness. and you have to be able to forgive and move forward on different issues, and pledge to work together. >> commissioner patterson 30 year veteran of the department. >>> congratulations. >> well, nuclear weapons experts are trying to determine if north korea successfully test add hydrogen bomb. correspondent kenneth craig with the latest from the united nations where leaders from around meeting to discuss those claims. >> north korea made the announcement on tv claiming its first ever test of miniaturized hydrogen bomb was perfect success. blast that registered as 5.1 magnitude quake, quickly triggered international condemnation. including china, one of its few al eyes. south korea called the test a threat to

, names new deputy commissioner, myron patterson this morning, inspector patterson will be sworn in at police headquarters auditorium. he is a 30 year veteran of the department, and will head up patrol operations, that ceremony begins at 9:30. >>> three brothers convicted in 2008 for their rolls in plotting terror attacks against fort dix military base back in new jersey this morning for court. the brothers, became known as the fort dix five, are currently serving life sentences. they are challenging their convictions on the grounds, previous defense attorneys were ineffective. 4:11 this morning. phillies baseball playing making huge play at al-jazeera. while ryan howard and other baseball players are taking the media outlet to court. >> plus: who did bathroom breaks be so expense sniff why a judge is making local company pay up, for it employees going to the rest room? >> we ended up yesterday low of 12 degrees, temperature did briefly reach 12:00 in the morning on tuesday, the code he is morning we've had since march 7th of last year, the high temperature, as predicted, ended up at 3

, will swear in a new deputy commissioner chief inspector myron patterson, he is 30 year veteran of the department, and will head up patrol operation, that ceremony against at will the 30 at the police headquarters in the auditorium. >> lawyers for three brothers convicted for their roles in plotting to kill us mill tear personnel will argue to have their life sentences overturned. the brothers of cherry hill were convict in the 2008. the brother say they wanted to testify to deny the charges, but were told by defense lawyers to keep quiet. >> the brother convicted when two other of plotting an attack at military sites in fort dix and elsewhere. >>> phillies first baseman ryan howard has filed lawsuit against al gentleman geez a reporting are false information about him using drugs, zimmerman also joining in on the suit. al-jazeera documentary claims two along with other professional athletes allegedly received shipment of performance enhancing drugs. zimmerman awe who are after the report contained the dark side contained false statements, inaccurate. person has already recanted ev

, will swear in a new deputy commissioner, chief inspector myron patterson. he is 30 year veteran of the department. and will head up patrol operations. drivers forbearer expected to protest, with the city headquarters today. philadelphia limousine association made up of over 500 uber black drivers, are unhappy with their pay, visibility on the app, compared to less expensive uber x service. protests expected to happen at 2:00 p.m. at uber headquarters and center city. >> folks in the fuse room, can you give me exact address on uber headquarters. it was a mess when the taxi drivers went out at city hall. >> totally. for awhile, honking, couldn't hear anything. >> so cold, my nose is still running. >> big dreams? jackpot for powerball is growing. >> oh, chris, what is it up to? almost half billion? >> reporter: yes, $450 million. okay, we're at the 7-eleven in bridesburg, guys, last drawing was saturday night. and that's when it went to 400 million. so the last three days it jumped $50 million all the way to up jackpot of $450 million. so, what does that mean? cash prize here, if you