False 911 Calls

• Multiple false 911 calls lead to charges for man in Lindsay, Ont.: police

  Police say a man was warned on two occasions about making false 911 calls but continued to do so. An arrest was made on Saturday.

  Crime

  Jan 30, 2023
  
• Kelowna, B.C. RCMP seeing increase in false 911 calls from smart watches

  Police say when a skier or snowboarder falls while wearing a smart watch, the watch’s built-in SOS function contacts police and emergency services.

  Tech

  Jan 11, 2023
  
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• Oliver, B.C. fire department dealing with ‘numerous false reports’

  The Oliver Fire Department says they have identified a possible suspect and are working with RCMP closely.

  Crime

  Dec 4, 2022
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• Saskatoon, Moose Jaw paramedics launch pilot program to reduce false calls in winter

  Medavie Paramedics in Saskatoon and Moose Jaw will be launching a new pilot project Wednesday to help reduce the number of false calls they respond to during the winter months. 

  Health

  Nov 30, 2022
• Manitoba RCMP arrest teen accused of ‘swatting’ incidents in the United States

  Manitoba RCMP have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection to a pair of "swatting" -- making a fake emergency call to provoke a police response -- incidents in the United States.

  Crime

  Sep 8, 2021
• Deactivated phones can make 911 calls, NS RCMP remind residents after receiving false calls

  RCMP in Nova Scotia are reminding people that even though a cell phone may be deactivated, it can still call 911.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2017
• Ontario teenager calls 911 saying she was ‘forced’ to go on vacation with parents

  Police have issued a stern warning to an Ontario teenager who called 9-11 saying she had been forced to go on vacation with her parents.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2016
• Woman, 18, faces charges in series of false 911 calls: Halifax police

  Halifax police say an 18-year-old woman faces mischief charges in connection with an alleged series of false 911 calls.

  Crime

  May 26, 2015