Chief La'Ron Singletary relieved of duty, learns of dismissal via Twitter (Rochester) [View all]

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Source: Rochester Democrat & Chronicle

Mayor Lovely Warren on Monday released a preliminary report on the city's response to the death of Daniel Prude and promised a raft of upcoming actions.

She also immediately relieved Police Chief La'Ron Singletary of his command in the same peremptory fashion that he announced his upcoming retirement last week, leaving him to learn the news via social media.

Warren also suspended Corporation Counsel Tim Curtin and Communications Director Justin Roj without pay. She did not take any questions.

Later, Mark Simmons, deputy chief of administration, was named acting chief. He served as interim chief before Singletary's appointment. Earlier, he resigned his command post to return to the rank of lieutenant at month's end.


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