The dispatcher was fired after they were previously placed on administrative leave, according to a spokesperson for County Executive Mark Poloncarz.
Author: Christine Fernando, USA TODAY
‘Stay home’: Tropical storm expected to form in Atlantic after storm soaks Miami, swamps cars
The storm system, dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone One by the National Hurricane Center, would be named Alex if it becomes a tropical storm.
Tulsa shooter blamed doctor for ongoing pain, then shot ‘anyone who got in his way,’ police say
Police identified Michael Louis as the Tulsa medical center gunman, saying he targeted Dr. Preston Phillips who had recently treated him.
Suspect ‘in custody’ after 2 dead, 7 injured in downtown Chicago shooting, police say
Police did not immediately provide details on the suspect or the shooting victims. A gun was recovered from the scene, according to police.
At least 11 dead, 38 survivors rescued after boat capsizes near Puerto Rico; ‘mass rescue effort’ continues Friday
At least 11 people are dead and 38 survivors have been rescued after a makeshift boat capsized near Puerto Rico.
3 American tourists found dead, fourth hospitalized at Bahamas Sandals resort
Three American tourists died this week at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Great Exuma in the Bahamas. Police are investigating the cause of death.
Harvard announces $100M to fund efforts to redress its ties to slavery
A report released Tuesday found that Harvard University enslaved more than 70 people in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Man upset by gender definitions threatened to bomb Merriam-Webster’s offices, federal prosecutors say
Jeremy David Hanson, 34, was charged with one count of interstate communication of threats to commit violence in connection to the anti-LGBTQ threats.
‘Catastrophic fire weather’ threatens drought-stricken Southwest; Tunnel Fire rages in Arizona
As the Tunnel Fire continues to blaze near Flagstaff in Arizona, Colorado fire crews “knocked down” a grass fire in Colorado Springs on Friday.
Police arrest suspect week after 3 killed, weapons stolen at Georgia gun range
Jacob Christian Muse, 21, of College Park, Georgia, is charged with three counts of malice murder.