Voicemail Raises Serious Allegations Involving County Officials

A voicemail left on May 19, 2023, at approximately 11:31 a.m. has prompted serious concerns after it allegedly captured a private conversation among several county law enforcement officials.
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According to the recipient of the voicemail, who has asked to remain anonymous, due to possible and/or very likely retribution, the recording resulted from an apparent accidental call placed by Lt. Joseph Wilson that went to voicemail. The message allegedly contains a conversation involving Lt. Michael Zack, Sgt. Fran Wallace, Cpl. Jeremy Strohecker, and Lt. Wilson.

In the recording, the individuals (Mainly Mike Zack and Fran Wallace) are allegedly heard making explicit and degrading remarks about County Executive Danielle Hornberger, including statements that implied their intentions of sexual violence. The conversation reportedly turns to Wayne Tome, longtime Paramedic and firefighter in the county, and derogatory comments involving all firehouses and firefighters as well as Mr. Tome, who was at the time the county’s Director of Emergency Services. 

The existence of the voicemail has raised questions about professional conduct, workplace culture, and potential abuse of authority. No official statement has yet been released by the county, the CCSO, or the individuals named regarding the recording or its contents.

As of this report, it is unclear whether an internal and/or external investigation has been initiated.