‘Do I Have Your Full Consideration?’

It isn’t that Karen Clinton referred to as police to report a criminal offense and even lodge a grievance. As an alternative, it was Karen who was shocked to search out out the police had been calling her.

Now, a 911 dispatcher is dealing with two misdemeanor prices after that decision, together with a cost of telecommunications harassment, in response to the Fox I-8 Workforce’s investigation. She can be not employed with the Twinsburg Police Division.

Loretta Nash appeared in Stow Municipal Court docket on Thursday, per the information outlet, the place she was accused of constructing the decision to Clinton with a purpose to “harass, intimidate or abuse.” Nash pleaded not responsible and bonded out. Her trial is ready for September

In a press release obtained by Fox 8, Twinsburg Mary Sam Scaffidi mentioned, “We take these issues very significantly and can proceed to take action if one thing this unlucky occurs once more.”

Clinton, who mentioned she was was a former 911 dispatcher herself years in the past, mentioned she spoke out and reported the incident in hopes nobody else must undergo what she did. “To try this is merciless,” she mentioned. “It is merciless.”

In response to a recording of the decision heard by Fox 8, Clinton obtained the decision final month. “Karen, it’s the Twinsburg Police Division calling. Can I’ve your consideration?” the voice on the opposite finish of the road mentioned when Clinton picked up.

“It took me to my knees. It actually did. It terrified me,” Clinton informed Fox 8 of that second, as she had no thought why the police is likely to be calling her.

“Do I’ve your full consideration?” the voice on the road mentioned.

Clinton’s voice then replied, “Yeah, what’s unsuitable? Wait, do I would like to sit down down?”

“No, you don’t have to sit down down. Every part’s effective,” the voice mentioned, each calming her frayed nerves and complicated her extra on the similar time. If it wasn’t one thing unhealthy, Clinton questioned, why would the police be calling her?

In response to Fox 8’s reporting, the dispatcher on the telephone informed her that she had received a prize as she had referred to as the police a complete of 183 instances over the previous 15 years.

The dispatcher then informed her about greater than 900 visitors particulars on her road and greater than 1000 visitors stops.

Clinton admitted to Fox 8 that she is a neighborhood watchdog who has referred to as the police to report numerous issues through the years, however did not suppose she deserved recognition for it.

The dispatcher went on.

“So, you win the prize. It’s referred to as the booby prize,” the voice mentioned. “You’re the dumbest individual to name the police division on a repeated foundation. So, thanks for being a resident of this metropolis and have a beautiful life.”

Clinton was shocked by the decision and complained about it to metropolis corridor, resulting in the dispatcher dropping her job and the fees introduced in opposition to her.

“This conduct can’t be tolerated. It definitely can’t be tolerated within the metropolis of Twinsburg,” Clinton informed Fox 8. “Can’t be tolerated in any neighborhood.”