Key takeaways:
- An 11-year-old girl from central Florida was taken into custody after falsely reporting the abduction of her 14-year-old friend.
- The girl had been inspired by a YouTube challenge to carry out the 911 hoax, which she thought “would be funny.”
- The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office released a statement saying that the girl faces felony and misdemeanor charges.
On Wednesday morning, an 11-year-old girl from central Florida was taken into custody and handcuffed outside her home after falsely reporting the abduction of her 14-year-old friend.
The girl had texted 911 saying her friend was kidnapped by an armed man driving a white van on South I-95 in Oak Hill. In response, deputies and officers from multiple police departments, along with an aviation crew, were deployed to search for the vehicle. However, no van was found.
The girl later told law enforcement that she had been inspired by a YouTube challenge to carry out the 911 hoax, which she thought “would be funny.” She continued to text law enforcement with updates about the fake kidnapping for the next hour and a half, describing the male suspect and saying he had a gun.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office released a statement saying that the girl faces felony and misdemeanor charges.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of reporting accurate information to law enforcement. Falsely reporting a crime can lead to serious consequences, and authorities urge people to be aware of the potential repercussions of their actions.
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