Sheriff charges “serial false reporter” in North Carolina

MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) – Investigators in Cherokee County, North Carolina have been on the case of a woman making false calls to the department for at least two years.

The calls to 911 included wrecks, fights and break-ins.

Last week, investigators say they found she was using an Android application that disguised her number when she made the calls.

They have charged 28 year old Samantha Carol Head of Andrews with making 19 false reports.

Sheriff Derrick Palmer stated “This type of crime might appear insignificant but in realty could have some serious implications.”

“Not only does this tie up our communicators who may be needed on real emergencies, it also ties up law enforcement and other public safety agencies whose services may be needed to attend to serious life threatening situations.”

To report suspicious activity and suspect violations of the law please call 828-837-3144 or submit a tip at crime.tips@cherokeecounty-nc.gov.

Just make sure it is real!