Her legacy is written in stone : Douglas County corrections officer dies of COVID-19 complications
In 2018, the county awarded Tanya Burnside the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream award for her work and support of diversity, equity and justice. Share Updated: 10:19 PM CDT Apr 23, 2021 Her legacy is written in stone : Douglas County corrections officer dies of COVID-19 complications
In 2018, the county awarded Tanya Burnside the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream award for her work and support of diversity, equity and justice. Share Updated: 10:19 PM CDT Apr 23, 2021
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Show Transcript ALEXANDRA: THE DOUGLAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MOURNS THE LOSS OF ONE OF THEIR OWN. AN OFFICER WHO DIED OF COVID-19 COMPLICATIONS. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I’M ALEXANDRA STONE. DAVID: AND I’M DAVID EARL. TANYA BURNSIDE WORKED CORRECTIONS FOR 15 YEARS. AND STOOD UP FOR CHANGE AND DIVERSITY IN THE DEPARTMENT AND COUNTY
Inmate dies at Douglas County Corrections Taleisha Newbill
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Department of Corrections announced an inmate’s death Sunday.
It’s reported that Pah Leh, 59, was found unresponsive in his cell Sunday around 4:56 a.m. The staff initiated lifesaving care but it wasn’t successful.
Leh was pronounced dead by paramedics with Omaha Fire. He was booked on March 4 on charges of terroristic threats and use of a weapon to commit a felony while being held without bond.
There will be a grand jury investigation as it is required by state law.
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