Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) have reminded the public to refrain from calling the emergency line 911 if the reason for the call is not an emergency.
The police advisory was issued yesterday after a Whitby male called 911 more than 11 times for a fraudulent incident.
DRPS said he was transferred to the non-emergency line but continued to call 911.
He was finally charged with Public Mischief.
“This can tie up the lines for true emergencies. Please call the non-emergency line at 905-579-1520,” police said.