Medical Examiner reports higher-than-average deaths; DA announces transition

Aug 13, 2026

The Medical Examiner reported a higher-than-average number of deaths for the season. Separately, the minutes note that Attorney Mark Fruehauf will leave office and a new District Attorney will be appointed by the Governor, with Fruehauf’s last day Aug. 21.

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The Medical Examiner informed managers of a higher-than-average number of deaths for this time of year; the minutes record the fact but do not provide counts or causes. The report was delivered as a departmental update and did not lead to immediate operational directives recorded in the meeting.

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