Man wanting ride to bar calls 911, arrested
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
OLDSMAR, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida man who called 911 claiming he’d been beaten and shot at was hoping the tale would get him a ride to a bar.
Instead, 37-year-old Gregory J. Oras is facing charges of misusing the 911 system and battery of a law enforcement officer.
An arrest report says Oras called 911 three times before his arrest early Tuesday in Oldsmar, northwest of Tampa. He told the dispatcher he had a broken nose and bleeding ears, and claimed people were shooting at him.
Authorities say he was actually looking for a ride to another bar.
The report also says Oras kicked a Pinellas County sheriff’s deputy in the knees and a Taser was used to subdue him.
Maybe I'm confused but its the motto of police nationwide "to protect and serve." 'm not going to assess whether these cops are protecting us but they sure as hell aren't serving us. This guy wanted to get served and by served I mean alcohol. But he couldn't make it to the bar so he called in for help. Heaven forbid these Florida cops cut him a break and give him a lift. Instead they come arrest him. For shame. What do we pay taxes for anyway?
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