The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection warned the public that swatting incidents are criminal acts, and perpetrators can be charged with felonies.
On Monday, emergency personnel were called to an address in Colchester for reports of multiple shootings and a hostage situation which turned out to be a hoax.
Emergency response to calls can include local and state police, fire departments and ambulance.
A suspect was arrested earlier in the month for participating in a threat that was called into the University of Connecticut in Storrs,
In a statement released Dr. Dora B. Schriro, Commissioner of the Department of Emergency Services and
Public Protection, said,
“The Colchester incident was evidence of a growing problem in Connecticut and across the country. These
false calls for help are criminal acts that take our much-needed first responders away from critical duties and
deplete scarce resources. Keeping the public safe is our core commitment. We will investigate all swatting incidents and arrest those who commit this crime.”
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