April 27, 2015 7:05 pm

“Swatting” Plagues Long Island, Harsher Punishments Proposed for Hoax Callers

Officials on Long Island say prank “swatting” has become a dangerous trend, and now U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer wants to increase jail terms for those who call 911 with false reports that prompt large emergency responses and waste law enforcement resources and time. Greg Cergol reports.

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