Thief River Falls Man Cited Over False Emergency Calls

THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Gary Lee Roisland, 63, has received two citations after separate reported false emergency calls.

Two Calls Reported on Separate Mornings

The first call was reported on June 27 at 4:36 a.m., according to the sheriff’s office.

Authorities said the caller reported an emergency that did not exist.

A second call was reported the next morning.

The sheriff’s office received that report on June 28 at 6:33 a.m.

Authorities again determined that the reported emergency did not exist.

Roisland, of Thief River Falls, was cited twice for making an emergency call when no emergency exists.

The brief report did not list additional details about the calls.

It also did not identify the type of emergency that was reported.

No injuries, property damage, or emergency response details were included.

Minnesota law addresses emergency calls made when a person knows no emergency exists.

The law also covers calls intended to disrupt emergency services or emergency call center resources.

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement and public safety services across the county.

Its official website includes contact information and other public safety resources.

Federal 911 guidance says people should call 911 during a true emergency.

Callers should be ready to answer questions from the dispatcher.

False emergency reports can take attention away from people facing real danger.

They can also use the time and equipment needed elsewhere.

Anyone who accidentally calls 911 should remain on the line.

The caller should explain the mistake to the dispatcher.

The citations are allegations, and Roisland is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

The report did not include a court date or possible penalty.

Residents seeking non-emergency help should contact their local law enforcement agency.

Emergency lines should remain available for urgent police, fire, or medical needs.

No further case information was included in the summary.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.