Hep Me! Hep Me!

Jul 17, 2007

Since this is a story about an alleged drunk [Shelton, who officers said appeared intoxicated, then called 911 to report he was "surrounded by Largo police,"] I think the only appropriate comment is — "Lots more ice!" CJ

Man calls 911 to save him from police

Cops had surrounded Fla. resident after they got word of a bar disturbance

The Associated Press

LARGO, Fla. – A 38-year-old man was arrested after he called 911 and told a dispatcher he was surrounded by police officers and needed help, authorities said.

Police officers met Dana Farrell Shelton after being called to investigate a disturbance at a bar on Sunday but had found no problems and told him to move along.

Shelton, who officers said appeared intoxicated, then called 911 to report he was "surrounded by Largo police," according to an arrest affidavit.

"Our officers were standing there scratching their heads. He called, standing there in their presence," Largo Sgt. Melanie Holley said. "It’s one of our ‘truth is stranger than fiction’ cases."

Shelton was charged with misdemeanor misuse of 911. The charge carries maximum penalties of one year in jail and $1,000 in fines.