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AJAX MAN CHARGED AFTER CALLING 9-1-1 MORE THAN TWO DOZEN TIMES
An Ajax man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly called 9-1-1 more than two dozen times for non-emergency reasons.
Police say that the suspect began repeatedly calling 9-1-1 at around 3:50 p.m. on Sunday.
Officers and paramedics subsequently attended a residence in the area of Harwood Avenue South and Station Street to check on the man but he declined assistance,
Police say that he was then advised that the continued use of 9-1-1 when there was no emergency could result in charges.
It is alleged that shortly after the officers left the residence, the man resumed calling 9-1-1.
Police say that he ended up calling 9-1-1 approximately 24 times between 3:50 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Devon Riley Real, 24, was later arrested and charged with mischief and harassment by means of repeated telecommunications.
“9-1-1 and emergency service phone numbers are meant for real emergencies,” a news release from Durham police states. “Every 9-1-1 call that is not a genuine emergency takes up valuable time and prompts a response or assessment by emergency call takers that could be devoted to actual emergencies where life saving measures are needed.”
Police are continuing to investigate and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
By: Chris Fox
CTV News

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