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Cops: Woman Locked Out of Car Calls 911, Lies About Trapped Baby

Police were not happy

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 16, 2012 4:36 PM CDT

(Newser) – Today's police blotter provides a lesson in what not to do when locked out of your car: Do not call 911 and make up a story about an infant trapped inside so the cops will arrive faster. Because they will arrive faster, but then they won't be happy when a guy standing nearby says something like, "Brenda only said that to get you guys here quicker," reports the Smoking Gun. Florida's Brenda Crosdale faces a misdemeanor charge of misusing 911, and she even spent a little time in jail before posting bond.

These might have saved a misdemeanor charge.
These might have saved a misdemeanor charge.   (Shutterstock)
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imaginaryfriend
Oct 18, 2012 7:29 AM CDT
In Florida the temperatures even in the winter, fall, and spring can rise to dangerous levels for an infant trapped in a car. The police department and dispatchers must prioritize their officer dispatches based on importance. There could have very well been a violent domestic disturbance or suspected prowler that was a lower priority than saving the baby, this careless person could have cost another person their life with this selfish behavior. It should be a felony to misuse 911.
Xisiuizado
Oct 17, 2012 6:31 AM CDT
"faces a misdemeanor charge of misusing 911" That's the crux of the problem. I can understand a misdemeanor when it is a stupid mistake, but purposely misusing the emergency system should be a heavy felony.
DougMasters
Oct 17, 2012 5:28 AM CDT
If it's going to be mandatory for women to have free access to birth control, I think it should be mandator for this woman to take it.

 
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