Police: 911 caller seeking ride for beer arrested
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) — When you're out of beer and need a ride to get some, who you gonna' call?
Not 911.
The Columbia Daily Herald reported city police arrested a 67-year-old man after he allegedly called emergency dispatchers at least nine times Saturday. Most of the calls were hang-ups, but a dispatcher said at least once, the caller asked if someone could send him a ride so he could buy beer.
Police Officer Seneca Shield said he told Allen Troy Brooks that if he cooperated, he would just receive a citation. But authorities said Brooks denied making calls and claimed he didn't have a telephone. Brooks was arrested and charged with making 911 calls in a non-emergency situation. He was released on bond.
A phone number listed for Brooks was out of service on Monday and no attorney was listed in court records.
Not 911.
The Columbia Daily Herald reported city police arrested a 67-year-old man after he allegedly called emergency dispatchers at least nine times Saturday. Most of the calls were hang-ups, but a dispatcher said at least once, the caller asked if someone could send him a ride so he could buy beer.
Police Officer Seneca Shield said he told Allen Troy Brooks that if he cooperated, he would just receive a citation. But authorities said Brooks denied making calls and claimed he didn't have a telephone. Brooks was arrested and charged with making 911 calls in a non-emergency situation. He was released on bond.
A phone number listed for Brooks was out of service on Monday and no attorney was listed in court records.
Hey, at least he wasn't drinking and driving!
"A phone number listed for Brooks was out of service on Monday", well DUH, he said he didnt have a phone...
"Stupid is as stupid does"!!! (...or as drunk makes!)
Calling Boss Hog ! ! ! I think my neck got a little red just reading that story ! Hee Haw ! ! !
Tennessee. Â Sigh.
 @TehHawt They would have let it go if he was going for Whiskey maybe?