Sylvia Shumaker was allegedly 'highly intoxicated' when interviewed by officers.
A Florida woman is accused of misusing the Largo, Florida 911 text messaging and calling system while seeking information on how to end her marriage.
Police arrived at the residence of Sylvia Shumaker, 69, at 1:50 a.m. Friday morning after she called and texted Largo's 911 emergency line six times from her cell phone to ask how to get a councilor and how to file for divorce.Shumaker was reportedly"highly intoxicated," during their arrival and subsequent interview, according to the police report.
Officers witnessed Shumaker send further text messages to 911 in their presence, and she allowed officers to read the thread of text messages she'd sent to 911. But when questioned, Shumaker insisted that 911 had texted her first—"out of the blue" in her words, according to the police report. She proceeded to ask them for the same advice she'd texted the 911 operators.
Shumaker was arrested and charged with one count of misusing the 911 operating system. There is no word currently about when her arraignment will be held.A Florida woman stands accused of using 911 services to locate a divorce lawyer.Related Stories
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