Gelsenkirchen Woman Makes Over 100 False Emergency Calls in Five Hours

The 60-year-old admitted to repeatedly dialing the police emergency number without cause, prompting legal action and the confiscation of her phone.

A 60-year-old woman in Gelsenkirchen made more than 100 calls to the police emergency number within five hours without any valid reason.
Police confirmed that none of the calls involved an actual emergency or criminal activity, and the woman later admitted to her actions.
The woman stated she made the calls simply to converse, with no acute health issues or other pressing concerns identified by authorities.
Her phone was confiscated as evidence, and she now faces charges for the misuse of emergency services, which can result in fines or up to a year in prison.
Authorities emphasized that such misuse ties up critical resources, potentially delaying help for those in genuine emergencies.