{"id":37529,"date":"2026-07-13T05:06:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=37529"},"modified":"2026-07-11T21:44:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T02:44:14","slug":"thief-river-falls-man-cited-over-false-emergency-calls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-man-cited-over-false-emergency-calls\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls Man Cited Over False Emergency Calls"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls Man Cited Over False Emergency Calls<\/h2>\n

THIEF RIVER FALLS<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Gary Lee Roisland, 63, has received two citations after separate reported false emergency calls.<\/p>\n

Two Calls Reported on Separate Mornings<\/h2>\n

The first call was reported on June 27 at 4:36 a.m., according to the sheriff\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

Authorities said the caller reported an emergency that did not exist.<\/p>\n

A second call was reported the next morning.<\/p>\n

The sheriff\u2019s office received that report on June 28 at 6:33 a.m.<\/p>\n

Authorities again determined that the reported emergency did not exist.<\/p>\n

Roisland, of Thief River Falls, was cited twice for making an emergency call when no emergency exists.<\/p>\n

The brief report did not list additional details about the calls.<\/p>\n

It also did not identify the type of emergency that was reported.<\/p>\n

\"Gary
Gary Lee Roisland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No injuries, property damage, or emergency response details were included.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Law Addresses False Emergency Calls<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law<\/a> addresses emergency calls made when a person knows no emergency exists.<\/p>\n

The law also covers calls intended to disrupt emergency services or emergency call center resources.<\/p>\n

The Pennington County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a> provides law enforcement and public safety services across the county.<\/p>\n

Its official website includes contact information and other public safety resources.<\/p>\n

Emergency Lines Should Remain Available<\/h2>\n

Federal 911 guidance<\/a> says people should call 911 during a true emergency.<\/p>\n

Callers should be ready to answer questions from the dispatcher.<\/p>\n

False emergency reports can take attention away from people facing real danger.<\/p>\n

They can also use the time and equipment needed elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Anyone who accidentally calls 911 should remain on the line.<\/p>\n

The caller should explain the mistake to the dispatcher.<\/p>\n

The citations are allegations, and Roisland is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

The report did not include a court date or possible penalty.<\/p>\n

Residents seeking non-emergency help should contact their local law enforcement agency.<\/p>\n

Emergency lines should remain available for urgent police, fire, or medical needs.<\/p>\n

No further case information was included in the summary.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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