Cheeky 911 call Leads to Arrest

Posted by Victor Dela Casa

Here’s a refreshing take on a serious crime, but one that can be regarded as “out-of-the-ordinary.”

Technology nowadays is so powerful. From computers to handheld devices, people are connected through a simple push of a button. Soaring Christmas sales in Oregon for the latest Smartphone models, as well as handheld gaming devices with Wi-Fi technology is proof to that. Yet technology is not prepared when it comes to accidental calls that could sometimes lead to an arrest and various drug charges being laid.

An unusual yet amusing story, 45 minutes south of Oregon, in Molalla, got officers scratching their heads. A customer involved in an alleged drug deal accidentally dialed 911 through her “behind” cheeks. The incident puts a different meaning to the term “it’s going down.”

According to authorities, 911 dispatchers received a call from a 25-year-old customer of an alleged drug deal. The call was placed by the girl’s own behind parts. The dispatch crew could hear the alleged transaction actually taking place who then reported it to the local police.

Police officers used GPS to track down the source of the call and pinpointed the suspects about a block away from the police station. Authorities found the transacting couple sitting inside a parked car down a back alley. The woman is cited for possession while the 25-year-old man is charged with multiple drug charges.

Officers and dispatchers all had a laughing kick out of the accidental call. While it is true that the story has a humorous side to it, punishment for drug charges is no laughing matter. Oregon is regarded as having one of the stiffest penalties on drug convictions in the country.

Up to $1,000 can be fined on violator’s possessing less than one ounce of illegally-obtained marijuana. Class C misdemeanor can be laid if the possession is within a thousand feet of a school. Sellers, even of a small amount, can face a Class B felony charge punishable by a jail term of up to 10 years and a $250,000 fine.

Drug offenses are serious criminal charges with severe penalties – but this particular case truly “sticks out”. Those accused of drug charges should make it their priority to speak to reliable attorney.

About The Author

Victor Dela Casa is a Filipino-Canadian who spent over a decade working as a business professional in Canada. Worked in IT, finance, marketing, international trade, public service, project management and the maritime industry. Degree in Economics from the University of the Philippines and Honours Diploma from Eastern College. Currently based in the Philippines and working as a professional writer for a multi-national business processes firm.