She's Accused Of Making False 911 Calls For Four Months. Now, She's Behind Bars.
Holly Arcand.
Jan. 5 2023, Published 4:00 p.m. ET
A Wisconsin woman could be headed behind bars for making multiple false 911 calls in a four-month span.
The Brown County Sheriff's Office has charged Holly Arcand with three counts of swatting and 17 count of obstructing an officer.
According to police, anonymous calls to Seville Drive began in October. The caller reported offenses including weapons, drugs and disturbances. When it got to mid-December, the number of calls increased to 18, with each being determined false or unfounded.
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The sheriff's office stated that its Bellevue officers, dispatchers, investigators and crime analysts narrowed down the possible suspects and the 911 calls stopped briefly. Then, on New Year's Day, the calls started again, police say.
Arcand was arrested on Jan. 4, and she was still incarcerated as of the afternoon of Jan. 5.
According to the sheriff's office, the false 911 occupy the time of dispatchers and officers who need to deal with true emergencies. Those calls can prevent officers from dealing with true emergencies, according to WBAY.
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