Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On December 11, 2023, between 6:11 p.m. and 8:33 p.m., the man contacted the Chatham-Kent Police Service via 911 and the non-emergency line approximately 12 times.
He falsely reported an incident that investigators confirmed had not occurred. Emergency Communication Operators repeatedly cautioned the man regarding the appropriate use of the 911 service, but he responded with belligerence.
Between 8:41 p.m. and 10:55 p.m., the man continued his disruptive behaviour by making approximately eight more calls to the police.
During these calls, he yelled, screamed, and used offensive language toward the operators.
On December 12, 2023, at 12:15 a.m., officers attended the man’s Lacroix Street home in Chatham and arrested him.
The man was transported to police headquarters.
The 53-year-old Chatham man was charged with public mischief and harassing communications.
He was held pending a bail hearing.
