Minivan gone mad
When: April 2012
Earlicia Latricia Young-Rentz 911 call, The call: Earlicia Latricia Young-Rentz called 911 after driving her minivan with her husband clinging to the hood. How did he end up there?. Earlicia Latricia Young-Rentz drove for 2 miles with husband on hood, Andre Xavier Rentz jumped on minivan hood to avoid getting run over by wife,
The consequences: She was arrested and charged with domestic aggravated assault. Just a few months earlier she had been arrested on a similar charge but it was dropped. Earlicia Latricia Young-Rentz arrested for domestic battery , Earlicia Latricia Young-Rentz domestic battery charge dropped because officials couldn't find her husband, Earlicia Latricia Young-Rentz said she accidentally called 911, Earlicia Latricia Young-Rentz and husband fighting about their divorce,
Facebook faceoff
When: March 2012
The consequences: Hardwick was arrested, charged with misuse of 911 and sentenced to time in jail.Jay Hardwick sentenced to 60 days in jail for misuse of 911, Doyle Hardwick also arrested in 2010 for misuse of 911, Doyle Hardwick sentenced to 10 days in jail 2010 for misuse of 911,
When: March 2012
The call: Marcia Usher 911 call, Claiming she was lost in the woods and didn't know where to urinate, Marcia Usher called 911 simply to ask where she could go. When the police traced her call, they found she wasn't in the woods at all. Marcia Usher was intoxicated at home when she called 911,
The consequences: After she was found with this weapon, Usher was charged with carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, resisting arrest and possession of this drug. Marcia Usher found with loaded handgun, Officers found methamphetamine on Marcia Usher during strip search, Marcia Usher held in lieu of $15,150 bond,
When: January 2012
The call: John R. Pacella called 911 looking for a fight — literally. When officers came to his home, he immediately started shoving them. John R.
The consequences: Pacella, who has been in trouble before, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery, resisting a police officer and battery with intent to provoke or insult.
John R. Pacella 911 call, Pacella called 911 at 4 a.m., John R. Pacella is a registered sex offender, aggravated battery, resisting a police officer and battery with intent to provoke or insult are felonies, John R. Pacella bail set at $100,000,
When: December 2011
The call: Mary Ellen Lisee 911 call, Mary Ellen Lisee called 911 from Travelers Inn motel room, Mary Ellen Lisee decided it was best to call 911 in late December last year to tell them she ate too much. Mary Ellen Lisee's boyfriend wanted her to stop talking , Mary Ellen Lisee's statement was “My name is Mary Ellen Lisee. I have beaten, I believe in God, and He forgives me. I may joke, but I do not do crack. I will not for as long as I live.”,
The consequences: Lisee, who was with her boyfriend at the time , was arrested and charged with misuse of 911 and disorderly conduct.
When: November 2011
The consequences: Police planned to charge Davidson with two counts of robbery and assault once he was released from the hospital. John Davidson III shot in the leg and torso when trying to rob store, John Davidson III also wanted on drug-related charges when shot when trying to rob store, John Davidson III shot by store clerk when trying to rob store, store owner gave clerk who shot John Davidson III the day off,
Running on empty
When: November 2011
The call: William Hodges 911 call, William Hodges was forced to call 911 when his boat ran out of gas. Another problem. It wasn't his boat. William Hodges stole boat from seafood company, 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree grand theft in Florida,
The consequences: Hodges was charged with grand theft. His sentence may depend on whether the theft was considered first-, second- or third-degree grand theft. Coast Guard responded to William Hodges 911 call, William Hodges stole 17-foot crab boat ,
One bad apple?
When: November 2011
The call: Michael Alan Skopec 911 call, An apparently intoxicated Michael Alan Skopec called 911 multiple times last year to complain that his smartphone was broken. Michael Alan Skopec called 911 five times, Michael Alan Skopec called 911 to say his iphone was broken,
The consequences: Skopec was arrested and charged with obstructing or resisting a peace officer. Michael Alan Skopec asked operator to direct him to AT&T, Michael Alan Skopec said "I'm just not very smart" when asked if he had been drinking,
Fast food fiasco
When: September 2011
The call: Terry Kimball 911, Terry Kimball, from this Florida hotspot, called 911 after he was refused service at a fast food window because he walked up to the window rather than drove. Terry Kimball didn't drive up to window because he was drunk,
The consequences: Kimball was arrested and charged with misuse of 911. What can the punishment be for this charge? penalty in Florida for misuse of 911 is up to a year in jail and a $1000 fine,
Ahmed Hasnain 911 call
Ahmed Hasnain hired escorts from an online service, Ahmed Hasnain paid escorts $160,
Change of plans
When: April 2011
The call: Dexter White 911 , Dexter White called 911 last year to say his drug dealer shortchanged him He initially asked to have this unit of law enforcement sent out to him. Dexter White called 911 after he bought crack cocaine, Dexter White asked to have canine unit sent to him,
The consequences: White was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.Dexter White charged with disorderly conduct for loitering where drugs are sold, Dexter White said drug dealer owed him $40 change, Dexter White held in lieu of $400 bond,
Badgering boozer
When: September 2010
The call: Ronald Ernest Jones 911 call, Emergency dispatchers in South Florida were badgered in 2010 by Ronald Ernest Jones, who claimed his landlady had stolen his liquor.ronald ernest jones asked to talk to somebody in drug enforcement,
The consequences: Jones was charged with misuse of 911 and ordered by a judge to take self-help steps. Ronald Ernest Jones ordered to attend alcoholics anonymous, Ronald Ernest Jones had two previous arrests for driving while intoxicated,
Hot tub & a hot drink
When: August 2010
The call: mark eskelsen 911, After soaking in the hot tub of a home in suburban Portland, Ore. lonely homeless man Mark Eskelsen called 911 and asked for a hot beverage.Mark Eskelsen asked for hot chocolate, Mark Eskelsen asked for towels, hot chocolate and a hug,
The consequences: Eskelsen, 45, whom police said was in an altered frame of mind, was arrested and charged with trespassing and misusing the 911 system. Mark Eskelsen called 911 from a hot tub in someone else's home, Mark Eskelsen had marijuana on him,
Can't get no satisfaction
When: May 2010
The call: Elmer L. Hughes Jr. 911 call, Elmer L. Hughes Jr. called dispatchers to disagree with a decision that an officer had made about his case while police were still at the scene. Elmer L. Hughes disagreed with officer who decided the case was civil in nature, Elmer L. Hughes Jr. called 911 once again,
The consequences: Hughes was arrested and charged with misusing the emergency system.
Wedding woes
When: November 2009
The call: Hee Orama 911, A wannabe bride in Clarksville, Tenn., allegedly sought sympathy for her romantic woes when she called 911 to complain about her boyfriend . Despite being warned to stop after the first call, Hee Orama kept calling until officers arrived at her home. Hee Orama called 911 to say her boyfriend was lying about marrying her, Hee Orama called 911 a fourth time about her boyfriend,
The consequences: Instead of walking down the aisle, Orama was arrested in connection with making non-emergency calls. Watch news coverage of Orama's call. Hee Orama's bond set at $250, Hee Orama arrested for calling 911 to say she couldn't find her car ,
Pot of gold?
When: November 2009
The call: Calvin Hoover 911 call, Calvin Hoover called 911 in 2009 to report items were stolen from his truck, including cash , a jacket and marijuana Dispatchers had trouble understanding him and sent authorities to find him. Calvin Hoover said $400 cash was stolen from his truck, Calvin Hoover said less than an ounce was stolen from his truck, Calvin Hoover was driving and stopping several times to vomit,
The consequences: Hoover was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants. Calvin Hoover said items were stolen from his truck while he was at a tavern,
Self-policing motorist
When: October 2009
The call: Mary Strey 911 call, A Wisconsin woman didn't wait for another motorist to call 911 to report her dangerous driving last fall. Mary Strey ratted on herself. Dispatcher told Mary Strey to pull over and put on her flashers,
The consequences: Strey was charged with misdemeanor drunken driving. How high was her blood alcohol level? Mary Strey blood alcohol level was double the legal limit, Mary Strey had been drinking brandy and cokes, Mary Strey said she had been drinking all night long,
Hungry & confused
When: September 2009
The call: Benjamin Dewer 911 call, Hunger and transportation drove Benjamin Dewer to call 911 But authorities neither fed Dewer nor delivered him , as requested. Benjamin Dewer called 911 twice,
The consequences: Dewer was arrested and charged with being under the influence of alcohol and making false calls to 911. After pleading guilty to the charge, he was sentenced to spend some time in jail. At least there was food there. Benjamin Dewer sentenced to 10 days in jail for 911 calls, Benjamin Dewer bond set at $1000,
A messy situation
When: May 2009
The call: Andrew Mizsak 911, Bedford, Ohio, resident Andrew Mizsak called 911 to complain that his son, also named Andrew, would not clean his messy room. The younger Andrew reportedly threw a plate of food across the kitchen table when told to clean his room. Andrew Mizsak son was 28 years old,
The consequences: Mizsak Sr. decided not to press charges against his son and said he overreacted. What did the younger. Andrew Mizsak said he wouldn't press charges because he didn't want to ruin his son's political career, Andrew Mizsak's son promised to keep his room clean, Andrew Mizsak's son is a member of the school board and works as an independent political consultant, Andrew Mizsak's mother is a Bedford councilwoman,
PlayStation problems
When: March 2009
The call: Anthony White 911 Playstation call, Anthony White called 911 in 2009 to report his PlayStation was missing. What did he say happened to it? Anthony White told 911 operator his cousin had stolen his playstation,
The consequences: When police reportedly showed up at his home, White told them he had a gun and then made a bizarre request. As a result, he was arrested on charges of making terroristic threats. Anthony White requested police shoot him after making 911 call about playstation, making terroristic threats is a felony charge,
McNugget madness
When: February 2009
The consequences: The Florida woman, who was charged with misuse of 911, later told the media that she was "embarrassed" and suffered public backlash. Latreasa Goodman's 10 piece chicken nuggets meal cost $3.49, Latreasa Goodman called 911 three times, McDonalds apologized to Latreasa Goodman,
Lemon-nada
When: February 2009
The call: Jean Fortune 911, Burger King boasts that you can have it your way. Apparently, Jean Fortune didn't get his way in 2009 when he couldn't order his favorite beverage When the Florida man told the drive-thru cashier that he would call 911, the cashier had this response. Jean Fortune called 911 because Burger King didn't have lemonade, Burger King cashier told Jean Fortune to "go ahead" and call 911,
The consequences: Fortune, whose thirst wasn't quenched, was charged with misusing 911. Watch news coverage of his call. Jean Fortune complained order going to take 15 minutes,
Traffic trouble
When: October 2008
The call: Joe McCain 911 call, Sen. John McCain's brother Joe called 911 in 2008 to complain he was stuck in traffic He reportedly swore at the 911 dispatcher and then tried his luck calling the police. Joe McCain called 911 when he was driving home from a campaign event for his brother,
The consequences: Joe apologized for making the call and withdrew himself from participating in campaign activities for his brother. What did he say John's response to the call would be? Joe McCain said his brother was "not going to be happy about" 911 call,
Sub-standard service?
When: July 2008
The call: Reginald Peterson 911, Reginald Peterson called emergency services in 2008 after one of his sandwiches wasn't made properly. It was reportedly missing one key ingredient. Reginald Peterson called 911 because sandwich was missing sauce,
The consequences: Peterson was arrested and charged with making false 911 calls. He also had a number of prior convictions. Reginald Peterson had prior convictions for burglary, battery and disorderly intoxication, Reginald Peterson requested the sandwiches be thrown away, Reginald Peterson plead no contest to 911 call charges, Reginald Peterson was fined $283 and sentenced to time served, which was one day in jail,
Playing pranks
When: February 2008
The call: John Triplette 911, A man in California thought himself a bit of a trickster in 2008 when he called 911 an unbelievable number of times . The calls, which were filled with strange sounds , overwhelmed the system. John Triplette made 27,000 911 calls, John Triplette 911 calls of impressions of bodily noises,
The consequences: Police charged John Triplette with making phony 911 calls to police and the California Highway Patrol. Why did he do it? John Triplette started making 911 calls the previous May, John Triplette faced $1000 fine and/or six months in jail,
A dating emergency?
When: June 2006
The call: Lorna Jeanne Dudash 911, Lorna Jeanne Dudash called 911 in 2006 to ask a good-looking officer to return to her home. Why was he there previously? Officer was at home of Lorna Jeanne Dudash investigating noise complaint,
The consequences: The only date Dudash got was a court date after she was charged with misusing 911. Lorna Jeanne Dudash wanted "cutie pie" officer to return,
Brownie overdose?
When: April 2006
The call: Edward Sanchez 911, Michigan police officer Edward Sanchez called 911 himself in 2006 to say he and his wife were overdosing after eating brownies laced with marijuana. Where did he get the marijuana? Edward Sanchez used a quarter ounce of marijuana for brownies, Edward Sanchez stole marijuana from criminal suspects,
The consequences: Sanchez resigned from the police force, reportedly to avoid prosecution. What was the public's response to his punishment? Public outcry after Edward Sanchez not punished for marijuana, Stacy Sanchez took cocaine from husband's police cruiser before, Stacy Sanchez took cocaine from husband's police cruiser before,
