‘Swatting’ calls spark panic, fear, massive police responses. Can California finally crack down?
Calls have triggered huge deployments of law enforcement and caused panic at schools, churches and other institutions. But ...
California lawmakers seek tougher penalties for "swatting" calls
A state senator from Southern California introduced a bill to allow prosecutors to charge people who make "swatting" calls ...
California bill aims to strengthen penalties for "swatting" calls
A state senator from Southern California is seeking tougher penalties for hoax 911 reports after two "swatting" calls ...
Salinas police SWAT spotted in Watsonville neighborhood
Several people have reported seeing Salinas Police Department's SWAT department in Watsonville on Monday afternoon.
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‘Swatting’ call locks down another Southern California college campus
A “swatting call” is a dangerous and illegal prank in which the caller claims a life-threatening emergency at a specific ...
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As hoax 911 calls surge, California lawmakers push for 'swatting' crackdown
Earlier this month, the Claremont Police Department received a chilling 911 report: A caller said they were holding someone captive inside a Claremont McKenna College restroom, carrying a bomb and ...
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As hoax 911 calls surge, California lawmakers push for 'swatting' crackdown
Earlier this month, the Claremont Police Department received a chilling 911 report: A caller said they were holding someone captive inside a Claremont McKenna College restroom, carrying a bomb and ...
Search for Thousand Oaks carjacking suspect ends with 1 arrest
A man was arrested Sunday after allegedly threatening someone with a gun and stealing their vehicle in Thousand Oaks Sunday night.