Current:Home > InvestPolice called in to North Dakota state forensic examiner’s office before her firing -ProfitPioneers Hub
Police called in to North Dakota state forensic examiner’s office before her firing
View
Date:2025-04-15 14:59:20
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s state forensic examiner was fired earlier this month in an episode during which police were called to her office.
Officers from the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Bismarck police responded to Dr. Barrie Miller’s office in Bismarck on April 10, according to two police reports. An employee told police Miller was about to be fired and was “interrogating her” about it, and that she was inside with her son and “making homicidal comments,” according to the reports.
A state human resources representative told police that Miller made past comments about committing murder/suicide and running over employees, which “have ultimately led up to Miller being terminated,” set for the next day, according to a police report. She wanted a welfare check on Miller and her son.
The police said Miller “seemed very calm” but confused about the situation, and told police she was fine, according to their reports.
The human resources representative and a state health official then fired Miller, who “seemed to handle it well” but still seemed confused, according to police. She and her son left the office without further incident, police said.
A state trooper’s report said: “No one claimed any threat or actual violence on this day or in the past was made by Dr. Miller toward staff at the ME’s office. All staff present were concerned about Dr. Miller’s mental health and safety.”
Patrol Lt. Daniel Haugen told The Bismarck Tribune that Miller was not arrested and the case was not sent to the Burleigh County state’s attorney for review.
Miller did not respond to phone messages left with numbers believed to be hers.
Former state forensic examiner Dr. William Massello will handle interim duties while a search process unfolds for a replacement.
veryGood! (42)
Related
- The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees
- 'Wild ride': 8th bull that escaped rodeo in Massachusetts caught after thrilling chase
- Fantasy football waiver wire: 10 players to add for NFL Week 4
- Boeing’s ability to end a costly strike and extra FAA scrutiny looks uncertain
- Olympic women's basketball bracket: Schedule, results, Team USA's path to gold
- Climate Week 2024 underway in New York. Here's what to know.
- NTSB engineer to testify before Coast Guard in Titan submersible disaster hearing
- Meet Libra, the Zodiac's charming peacemaker: The sign's personality traits, dates
- Drones warned New York City residents about storm flooding. The Spanish translation was no bueno
- Ex-officer testifies he disliked his unit’s ‘hostility’ even before Tyre Nichols beating
Ranking
- Audit: California risked millions in homelessness funds due to poor anti-fraud protections
- Horoscopes Today, September 23, 2024
- More women are charged with pregnancy-related crimes since Roe’s end, study finds
- Cam Taylor-Britt doesn't regret 'college offense' barb after Commanders burn Bengals for win
- Kourtney Kardashian Cradles 9-Month-Old Son Rocky in New Photo
- Reinventing Anna Delvey: Does she deserve a chance on 'Dancing with the Stars'?
- Tropical Weather Latest: Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean, Tropical Storm John weakens
- Savannah Chrisley Shares Heartbreaking Message on Anniversary of Ex-Fiancé Nic Kerdiles’ Death
Recommendation
What to watch: O Jolie night
Inmate who was beaten in back of patrol car in Arkansas has filed federal lawsuit
Tropical Weather Latest: Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean, Tropical Storm John weakens
Ex-officer charged with couple’s death in Houston drug raid awaits jury’s verdict
The Daily Money: Spending more on holiday travel?
Dolly Parton Has the Best Reaction After Learning She and Goddaughter Miley Cyrus Are Actually Related
Mississippi’s Republican governor pushes income-tax cut, says critics rely on ‘myths’
LaBrant Family Faces Backlash for Having Daughter Everleigh Dance to Diddy Song