Jul 09 2009
Archive for July, 2009
Jul 09 2009
Latest Metro Fail: Sleeping on the Job
YouTube video apparently shows operator napping
By JIM IOVINO
Updated 8:48 PM EDT, Thu, Jul 9, 2009
Related Topics:Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Adrian Fenty
A Metro train operator recently received a one-week suspension for texting while operating a train, but starting Monday future incidents will result in automatic termination.
Metro Takes Tougher Stance on Texting on the [...]
Jul 08 2009
July 8, 2009 - Metrorail Operator Caught Texting on Job
More bad publicity for Metro
By JIM IOVINO
Updated 9:01 AM EDT, Wed, Jul 8, 2009
YouTube.com
A YouTube video apparently shows a Metrorail train operator texting on the job.
There’s more bad publicity for Metro after a YouTube video surfaces of a Metro train operator apparently texting while on the job.
Metro officials said the operator was disciplined after video showing [...]
Jul 05 2009
July 5, 2009 - Former D.C. Mayor Barry charged with stalking
WASHINGTON (AP) - Police say former Washington Mayor Marion Barry has been arrested and charged with stalking a woman.
The United States Park Police said Barry, a current D.C. Council member, was arrested Saturday in Washington after a woman flagged down an officer and complained that Barry was stalking her.
Barry was charged with misdemeanor stalking and [...]
