🌱 What’s behind Lansing’s 27 fake 911 calls and drive-thru standoff?
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- What’s behind Lansing’s 27 fake 911 calls and drive-thru standoff?
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📰 News we're reading
• 27 fake 911 calls, drive-thru impasse: Lansing police blotter for May 1-17, 2026 (thelansingjournal.org) — Lansing residents can now see a detailed rundown of police incidents from May 1–17, including fake 911 calls, domestic disputes, stolen vehicles, and multiple warrant arrests. The blotter, released by the Lansing Police Department, highlights where and when key incidents happened around town, from local businesses to neighborhood streets. 
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