The misuse of 911 appears to be a growing problem in America. Late last week, a North Carolina woman was arrested for calling emergency services to report that marinara sauce was used on her pizza, rather than pizza sauce.
Today, KATU published a 911 call recorded on May 1, during which a man asks a Washington County, Oregon dispatcher where he could buy some marijuana. The conversation went as follows:
Man: Where can I get some marijuana?
911: Excuse me?
Man: Where can I buy some marijuana this morning?
911: Do you realize you called the police department?
Man: No I didn’t. That’s very interesting. Well, let me ask you the same question. (long pause) It’s a legitimate question.
911: Which question is that?
Man: Where can I buy some marijuana this morning?
911: I would have no idea, sir.
Man: You would have no idea? Alright thank you.
911: You’re welcome.
Then the man hung up. He had called at 9:41 p.m…. only two hours and nineteen minutes shy of morning.
The use of medical marijuana is permitted by Oregon state law while recreational use is not.
LISTEN TO THE CALL