A male has been charged following repeated non‑emergency calls to 911 in Durham Region.
On Sunday at approximately 6:35 p.m., members of West Division responded to an assist ambulance call at a residence in the area of Harwood Avenue South and Station Street. Beginning at approximately 3:50 p.m., a male repeatedly contacted 911 for non‑emergency reasons. Officers and paramedics attended and checked on the male, who declined assistance. He was advised that continued misuse of 911 when no emergency existed could result in charges.
Shortly after officers left the male’s residence, he continued to contact 911 repeatedly. Between 3:50 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. the male called 911 approximately 24 times. Officers returned to the residence and the male was taken into custody without incident.
Devon Riley Real, age 24 of Ajax is charged with mischief, and harassment by means of repeated telecommunications.
He was held for a bail hearing.
