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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Orleans Parish Communication District appointed a new Interim Executive Director on Tuesday, July 11.
This comes after former Executive Director Tyrell Morris resigned on Monday, July 10, after being investigated for a car crash, and the handling of documents related to that car crash.
The OPCD, which handles 911 calls, is turning the page and appointing the new Interim Executive Director Karl Fasold.
“We have a fantastic team here, we will continue to do our jobs and no matter the distractions, we’ll be there for our citizens and visitors when they need us,” Fasold said.
Fasold has been working for the OPCD since 2004. Before becoming Interim Executive Director, he served as OPCD’s Director of Technology.
John Thomas, Chairman of the OPCD Board said, “I’ve known Karl for a long time. He’s been here 19 years with the old system, he saw the transition to the new system. He knows the technology, the innerworkings. He has the skill set and demeanor to move us to the next level,” he said.
Fasold steps into the role after former Executive Director Tyrell Morris stepped down.
Morris is under investigation for alleged misconduct after a car crash and possible altering of public documents. Lawyers and Human Resources will look into the withholding of Morris’ annual leave, depending on the outcome of the investigation.
Still, a new page has turned, and it is Fassold’s chapter.
“At this time, I have no intent of applying for the permanent position and I’ll happily return to my IT job when the board feels I did what it needed me to do,” Fasold said.
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