In New Orleans, a rogue 911 operator is accused of hanging up on callers who contacted the emergency response line seeking assistance.
According to the New Orleans Police Department, Precious Stephens, 25, faces charges of malfeasance and tampering with emergency communication after discontinuing phone calls without getting any information or forwarding the incidents to emergency dispatchers.
After analyzing a random set of calls with Stephens during her shifts on Aug. 20 and Aug. 21, the Orleans Parish Communications District reported her to police on Aug. 23.
“(The district) has and will continue to cooperate with the … investigation into this matter and is dedicated to providing any and all assistance to aid in (the) efforts,” read a statement from the communications district.
Stephens is currently still on the run as of last night.
