Pro Tip: Don’t Call 911 To Get a Raccoon Tased Or Find Restaurant Hours
In an odd series of events, an unidentified woman from Grovetown, Georgia has been arrested for repeatedly misusing the 911 emergency service. Her unusual requests to the police have raised eyebrows and highlighted the importance of using emergency services appropriately.
Here’s a rundown of the calls she made to 911 that led to her arrest:
May 12:
- 1:15 am: The woman called 911 to report a raccoon on her front porch, requesting officers to “taze” the animal.
- 2:30 am: She dialed again, this time asking for a deputy to “escort her to a dumpster.”
- 5:30 pm: She complained that her cell phone wasn’t working and asked a deputy to “Google the hours of three local businesses” because she was hungry.
May 14:
- She called to express her frustration that her estranged husband had her phone number, though there was no evidence he had contacted her.
May 15:
- She made two 911 calls and hung up both times. When deputies followed up, she claimed she was “fine.”
May 19:
- She requested a female deputy come to her house but specified she did not want the one currently on duty.
Adding to the oddity, the woman claimed to experience “pseudo seizures that eventually turned into real seizures.” Medics responded to a call about her headaches, during which she pretended to have seizures. However, after checking her vitals, they found no medical issues.
Her inappropriate use of emergency services culminated in her arrest for unlawful conduct during a 911 call. The authorities decided to take action after her calls increased in frequency and continued to be unrelated to any genuine emergencies.
This bizarre tale serves as a reminder to the public: 911 is a critical service meant for genuine emergencies only. Using it for non-urgent issues not only wastes valuable resources but can also lead to legal trouble, as this Georgia woman learned the hard way.
Comments