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crime1 year ago

South Carolina Deputies Arrested for Making Hoax Calls About Dead Bodies

Three South Carolina sheriff's deputies have been arrested and charged with misconduct in office, criminal conspiracy, and aggravated breach of the peace after allegedly making hoax phone calls about dead bodies in four small towns. The calls, which were made to a convenience store or to police, led to responses from officers and emergency workers until it was determined that the reports were false. The reasons behind the hoax calls have not been disclosed, and the deputies have been suspended pending further investigation.

via CBS News|
#arrest#crime#deputies
crime1 year ago

"South Carolina Deputies Arrested for Making Hoax Emergency Calls"

Three sheriff's deputies in South Carolina have been arrested for making hoax phone calls about dead bodies in four small towns, leading to charges of misconduct in office, criminal conspiracy, and aggravated breach of the peace. The calls, made on February 4, prompted responses from officers and emergency workers until it was determined that the reports were false. The reason for the calls remains unclear, and the deputies' employment status is uncertain.

via ABC News|
#arrest#crime#hoax-calls
crime2 years ago

"Rising Swatting Threat: Targeting Public Officials Sparks Legislation and Fear"

More than a dozen public officials, including judges, politicians, and a prosecutor, have been targeted by swatting calls since Christmas, prompting police to dispatch SWAT teams to their homes. Swatting is a dangerous and illegal scheme aimed at harassing and menacing public figures, and the recent surge in incidents has raised concerns about the safety of both the officials and law enforcement responders. The FBI has reported over 500 swatting incidents nationwide since May, and there are calls for stricter penalties, including up to 20 years in prison, for those involved in swatting attacks.

via CBS News|
#crime#fbi#government-officials
crime2 years ago

Suspects identified in South Eugene High School bomb threats.

Two students at South Eugene High School in Oregon are suspected of paying an online person or group to make bomb threats that closed the school multiple times in May. The suspects were identified after a 4J School District staff member found an Instagram post advertising the shut-down service. The FBI will lead the investigation to identify the people using Telegram to offer the hoax call service. While students are relieved, they are concerned the hoaxes are just the start of a disturbing trend.

via KEZI TV|
#bomb-threats#crime#fbi
crime2 years ago

Tennessee Schools Plagued by Wave of Fake Active Shooter Threats

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating at least 14 hoax calls reporting an active shooter at several high schools in the state. None of the reports have proven credible and there is no known immediate threat to public safety at this time. The calls were computer-generated and the authorities are working to determine the source of the hoax calls.

via Local 3 News|
#crime#hoax-calls#investigation
crime2 years ago

Investigation underway into series of hoax school shooter calls across Tennessee

Schools in East Tennessee and across the state were targeted by false active shooter calls on Wednesday, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. None of the reports have proven credible and there is no known immediate threat to public safety at this time. The TBI announced that they are working with “state and federal partners to determine the source of several hoax calls” to local law enforcement agencies reporting an active shooter at high schools across the state.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|
#active-shooter#crime#hoax-calls
crime2 years ago

Hoax calls of active shooters at schools spark statewide police response in Tennessee.

Hoax calls of active shooters at high schools across Tennessee have prompted law enforcement responses. Multiple police departments in the state have received calls claiming an active shooter is at one of their local high schools. As of now, none of these reports have proven credible and there is no known immediate threat to public safety. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the source of the hoax calls.

via WJHL-TV News Channel 11|
#active-shooter#crime#hoax-calls
breaking-news2 years ago

False Reports of Active Shooters Cause Panic at Universities

Police found no evidence of an active shooter or victims at the University of Pittsburgh's Hillman Library after responding to multiple locations on campus. The calls were determined to be unfounded and the building was safely cleared. An investigation into the source of the hoax calls is ongoing. Students can return to retrieve their personal items.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|
#active-shooter#breaking-news#campus-safety
safety2 years ago

False active shooter reports cause chaos at Pitt and OU campuses.

Police have cleared the Hillman Library on the University of Pittsburgh campus after receiving hoax calls of a possible active shooter. No evidence of an active shooter or victims were found. The building has been safely cleared and students can return to retrieve their personal items. The source of the hoax calls is under investigation by Pitt Police. This incident follows similar hoax calls less than two weeks ago in the same area.

via CBS Pittsburgh|
#active-shooter#hoax-calls#investigation
safety2 years ago

Multiple Ohio High Schools Respond to False Reports of Active Shooters

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is investigating a reported threat at Olentangy High School after someone called 911 claiming to be a student and said someone was in the restroom with a handgun. No injuries were reported, and it's unclear if any shots were fired. Deputies are clearing all the rooms at the high school, and the sheriff's office is taking the threat seriously. Columbus police and fire also responded to a reported threat at East High School, which appeared to be a prank. The state of Ohio has recently passed a law addressing hoax emergency calls.

via 10TV|
#hoax-calls#investigation#law-enforcement