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City of Omaha officials say they will ask FBI, US Attorney for assistance after controversial 911 hire
OMAHA, Neb. — In a joint statement, city of Omaha officials said they will ask the FBI and the U.S. Attorney for assistance afterDouglas County's controversial hire. The county hired former Omaha Deputy Chief of Police Greg Gonzalez as the new deputy 911 director in February. Mayor Jean Stothert,...
'We just couldn't believe it': City of Omaha, police union, sheriff concerned with 911 hire
OMAHA, Neb. — The 911 partnership between Douglas County and the city of Omaha may be on the line, over the new deputy director. The county hired Greg Gonzalez, a former Omaha deputy police chief, and they defend the decision. But the city is pushing back along with the...
Officials raise concerns about hiring of Greg Gonzalez as deputy director of Douglas County 911
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. — A big controversy is surrounding Douglas County's new deputy 911 director. The county hired former Omaha Deputy Chief of Police Greg Gonzalez in February. The sheriff voiced his concern, and 911 officials have responded. An attorney for Gonzalez called it retaliation after Gonzalez's wife won...
Omaha officials escalate dispute over new Douglas County 911 deputy director
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - City officials said Thursday that they’re planning to engage the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office about the hiring process of Douglas County’s new deputy director of 911 services. In the letter from Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert, Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer, and...
Omaha officials concerned over hiring of new Douglas County 911 deputy director
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Douglas County’s new hire for deputy director of 911 services has created some concerns among the City of Omaha’s emergency departments — enough to keep several from attending an emergency services board meeting. Retired Omaha Police Deputy Chief Greg Gonzalez was recently hired...
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office looking for alleged burglary suspect
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Douglas County sheriff’s deputies need your help identifying an alleged burglary suspect. DCSO posted surveillance video to social media showing an individual suspected of burglarizing several storage units at Armor Storage’s 87th and Sorensen Parkway location in the early morning hours of March 20.
Omaha woman accused of stabbing her father, breaking into church released from custody
OMAHA, Neb. — A 29-year-old Omaha woman accused of stabbing her father and ransacking a church was released from custody. On Monday, Noemi Guzman entered a written plea of not guilty in Douglas County District Court. She did not appear in person. Guzman is accused of breaking into the...
Omaha man wanted for allegedly threatening Douglas County judge found dead
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says an Omaha man that had been wanted for terroristic threats allegedly directed at members of the county’s juvenile court was found dead Saturday. DCSO said Omaha Police officers were called to the area of 118th and Military Road...
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