56°F
weather icon Clear

Pahrump woman allegedly called 911 six times without legit emergency

A Pahrump woman was taken into custody after allegedly dialing 911 several times when no emergency existed.

According to a July 23 Nye County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, Deputy Alec Brian was dispatched to a residence along Pioche Street in reference to assist medical personnel just after 9 p.m.

Upon arrival, Brian made contact with Stephanie Horton, who used the Nye County emergency line 911 to report she was having chest pains and dry mouth after consuming methamphetamines, Brian’s report stated.

After additional deputies and a medic crew arrived on scene, Horton refused to be checked out by medical.

“I then took Stephanie into custody for the misuse of the 911 emergency lines,” according to Brian’s report. “Within the last 24 hours, Stephanie called a total of six times to report the same issues and refused to stop calling after deputies and medical explained to her that there was no further assistance that we could provide. Over the last 24 hours, Stephanie had been discharged from Desert View Hospital three different times. Stephanie has also been trespassed from Desert View Hospital for refusing to leave.”

Brian’s report went on to state that during one incident, Horton actually called 911 to ask if she could call 911.

“Subsequently, Stephanie also called back and disconnected without saying anything,” according to the report. “This was after Stephanie was warned on the misuse of 911.”

Horton was found to be in violation of Nevada revised statute 207.245, that being the misuse of the 911 system, when no actual emergency existed, by unlawfully, knowingly, and willfully making an emergency telephone call to report an emergency after being warned no emergency existed by law enforcement and medical personnel.

Additionally, Horton, Brian noted, continued to call after being warned.

She was placed under arrest and transported to the Nye County Detention Center where she was booked accordingly.

Bail amount was set at $5,000.

Contact reporter Selwyn Harris at sharris@pvtimes.com. On Twitter: @pvtimes

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.
THE LATEST
Looking for some family fun for Easter? Hop over to Simkins Park

Anyone looking for a fun, family-friendly festivity to enjoy this holiday can hop on over to Simkins Park to join the Mills family as they celebrate Easter Sunday with worship music, free food and an enormous 14,000-egg hunt that is sure to bring a smile to hundreds of faces.

Campground fees to increase at Death Valley National Park

DEATH VALLEY, Calif. — Visitors to Death Valley National Park can expect a slight increase in entrance fees for various campgrounds beginning on May 1.

Clerk staffer Cori Freidhof appointed interim leader

Nye County Clerk Mark Kampf’s time in office officially comes to a close on March 31 and deputy clerk Cori Freidhof has now been selected to assume that vacated seat. Freidhof will take over the office as of Monday, April 1 and fulfill the unexpired term ending Jan. 1, 2027.

Gaming can have impact on us

When does gaming cross the line from recreational relaxation to problematic behavior? How do video games and gambling relate? What resources are available for those who find themselves struggling to control their relationship with video games and gambling?

County eyeing impact fee increases

The cost to develop in Pahrump could go up, with a public hearing on a proposal to raise local impact fees set for next month.

Here’s who filed as political candidates in Nye County

Locals have filed their political candidacy as of March 15 and this year two major offices in Nye County will be up for grabs in the general election. Nye County residents have to first narrow down their preferred party candidate on June 11 in the primary and then vote in November to support their preferred candidates.

Second Source donation for Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Nye County Sleep in Heavenly Peace is now better off thanks to a second donation from The Source dispensary’s Round Up program.

Beatty riled by sheriff’s substation closure

Lone staffer will be relocated to Pahrump to help with workload there; be onsite in Beatty just once a month.

Sales tax question headed to the ballot

Road conditions in the Pahrump Valley are a sore point for many drivers as well as a source of frustration for the crews dedicated to maintaining them but with only so many road dollars to go around, it can be hard to keep pace with the demand.