Crime & Safety
Man Made Drunk 911 Call, Falsely Reported Stabbing: West Haven Police
Emergency crews responded to the scene of the reported stabbing, but no victim was found. The suspect was located through a cellphone trace.
WEST HAVEN, CT — A West Haven man is accused of making a false 911 call when police said he reported a stabbing while he was drunk and upset with a girlfriend.
Marque Knox, 31, of Main Street, was arrested on a warrant for the Jan. 31 incident.
Police said a 911 call was made from a cell phone claiming a person was stabbed on Crest Street. Emergency resources from Police, Fire and EMS were all dispatched to this area looking for an injured party, according to police.
Find out what's happening in West Havenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
After several attempts, police were able to trace the cell phone number that belonged to Knox.
Knox told officers that he made the call because he was drunk and upset with a girlfriend, according to police.
Find out what's happening in West Havenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Knox was arrested on charges of falsely reporting an incident and misuse of a 911 System. He was held on bond.
Pictured: Marque Knox, 31, of West Haven/ via the West Haven Police Department
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
