The Geriatric Crime Blotter

Drunk Florida Woman Calls 911 Out of Loneliness, Gets Arrested

“On March 30, a woman in Florida started drinking to combat her loneliness. She soon became drunk. Standard enough, right? We’ve all been there. Less standard, however, is what the woman did next. According to police reports, 64-year-old Fleurette French then called 911 to report a fake medical issue. When a medic arrived on the scene, French told him the truth.”