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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – As investigations continue into what happened during the arrests of two people on the side of Interstate 76 over the weekend, Chris Bartlett is speaking out.
“We’re taking a stand for them to say that what happened on Saturday was inappropriate,” Bartlett said.
Bartlett, the executive director of the William Way LGBT Community Center, is calling for accountability after seeing a video posted on social media over the weekend depicting a portion of the incident.
In the video, a person is seen on the ground getting handcuffed. That’s Bartlett’s co-worker and the center’s chief operating officer, Darius McLean, he said. Celena Morrison – McLean’s wife and the executive director of the Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs – is behind the camera.
On Saturday, Pennsylvania State Police sent over a report that does not list the names of those arrested. It says a trooper pulled over an Infiniti on 76 Westbound at mile marker 344.9 for “multiple vehicle code violations.”
After the trooper pulled the Infiniti over, the report says, someone else pulled up behind the trooper, got out of their car and “became verbally combative.” As the trooper tried to arrest that driver, the report states the person from the other car interfered. Both drivers were taken into custody on multiple charges.
Both have since been released. In a statement, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office said as of Sunday morning, it has “made no charging decision pending a thorough, even-handed investigation.”
On Monday, Pennsylvania State Police declined CBS News Philadelphia’s request for an interview. In an email exchange, a spokesperson did not confirm the identity of the trooper involved but said he would be on restricted duty status while an investigation into the incident is underway.
The spokesperson added the trooper was working alone at the time and said he was not wearing a body camera.
“The body worn camera program is still being implemented by our agency. Troop K does not have BWCs yet,” state police wrote.
For Bartlett, McLean is more than just a coworker; the COO and his wife are dear friends.
“This was a tremendous trauma for both Celena and for Darius, but it’s also a trauma for our entire community,” Bartlett said.
The executive director pledges support and accountability as the investigations continue.
“They’re going through it. That’s why we’re really standing up to make sure that they have everything that they need,” Bartlett said.
Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier also finds the video troubling.
“We know that within our city there’s been a long history of mistrust between communities of color and police. I think this furthers that narrative, right?” Gauthier said in an interview.
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s office did not provide any additional comment on the matter outside of a statement made on X, Saturday night in which she said the video is “very concerning.”
“My hope is that we can change this dynamic. Especially at a time when we’re dealing with various public safety crises including gun violence in our city,” Gauthier said.
Mike Lee, executive director of the ACLU of Pennsylvania, shared this statement with CBS News Philadelphia: “The incident … is just the latest example of a police interaction that escalated to a physical altercation. As study after study has shown, Black and brown people as well as trans and queer individuals are more likely to be stopped by police. The ACLU of Pennsylvania joins countless community leaders demanding the release of all body and dash cam footage for transparency and accountability. We also urge law enforcement to implement more de-escalation strategies when they encounter civilians for any reason.”
Council Member Rue Landau posted a statement on social media that said, in part, “The footage is alarming. As we wait for more information about the incident, my office and I will continue to stay in touch with the Parker administration, the state and other city officials to ensure transparency and to investigate further.”
Darrin W. Anderson, President and CEO of the Urban League of Philadelphia, shared this comment: “While we echo Mayor Parker’s sentiments that the video is very concerning, the Urban League of Philadelphia will not be issuing a statement at this time.”
A spokesperson with the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association shared this statement: “The PSTA is aware of Saturday’s incident in Philadelphia on Interstate 76. This morning, and every day, Pennsylvania state troopers go to work prepared to lay down their lives for their fellow citizens. As our Call of Honor states, these brave men and women do not swerve from the path of duty. The PSTA will not have any further comment during this investigation.”
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DICKSON CITY, Pa. — Emergency crews battled a blaze and evacuated patients from a hospital Wednesday night in Pennsylvania as fire engulfed part of the facility, according to officials.
All patients, staff and visitors were safely evacuated from Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, according to a hospital spokesperson. Emergency responders continued to work at the scene early Thursday.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said on the social platform X that the state’s police, emergency management agency and health department had responded to the fire.
“Thank you to every first responder running toward danger to help their fellow Pennsylvanians,” he said. “Lori and I are praying for the staff, patients, their families, and the entire community tonight.”
In video and photos posted online, flames can be seen shooting out from the top of what appears to be the hospital’s Orthopedic Institute.
It was not immediately clear what had caused the fire in Dickson City, which is about 6 miles (10 kilometers) north of Scranton.
“Deep gratitude goes to the first responders and hospital teams whose swift, professional actions ensured the safety and well-being of everyone involved,” U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr., whose district includes the city, posted on X.
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Viral video that appears to show Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents pulling two men from a vehicle in Chester County sparked a protest and responses from local officials.
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A person who posted the clip to social media said the incident occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, outside the Foodery on Bridge Street in Phoenixville. The video shows federal agents opening up a vehicle and pulling two men from inside as witnesses yell at them.
“Dirt bags,” one woman screams at the agents. “Get a real job!”
A man is then repeatedly heard yelling “back up” to the witnesses as the camera moves away from the vehicle. The camera then shows the ICE agents surrounding two men on the ground as a woman once again calls the federal officers “dirt bags” and tells them to show their faces.
Aiden Donovan, one of the witnesses, told NBC10 he thought the agents came from the district court building from across the street.
“It was a lot,” Donovan said. “I mean they were trying to open the door, knowing that didn’t work, they brought the batons out and just smashed the window in and ripped the glass out, pulled them out.”
Another video obtained by NBC10 shows the agents taking the two men into custody.
“We tried to tell them to leave,” Donovan said. “We tried to say, ‘This is private property. You can’t be here. Like especially you’re not going to be even coming into the store. You have no reason to be here.’ We called the cops. The cops said, ‘They are fully allowed to do what they want. They’re federal agents.’”
In a statement, Phoenixville Mayor Peter Urscheler explained why local law enforcement couldn’t intervene.
“Immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility and local police departments, including Phoenixville’s, are not required to enforce federal immigration laws unless they have a formal agreement to do so,” Urscheler wrote. “The Phoenixville Borough Police Department has never had such an agreement.”
NBC10 sent follow-up questions to the mayor’s office. We have not yet received a response.
Marian Moskowitz of the Chester County Board of Commissioners also released a statement on the video.
“We are seeing enforcement efforts that raise serious concerns about due process, proportionality, and humane treatment,” Moskowitz wrote. ”I strongly believe there must be meaningful oversight of ICE’s activities, and I hope Pennsylvania can find a way to ensure accountability and the protection of basic civil rights.”
NBC10 also reached out to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. A spokesperson said they had no comment.
The video led to a protest in Phoenixville on Wednesday.
“This wasn’t the first time that ICE has been to Phoenixville and it wasn’t the first time that they’ve taken people,” one protester said.
Federal officials have not revealed details on what led to the incident or the identities of the men who were taken into custody.
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