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“The complainant says she was inappropriately touched by her drug dealer.”
“He says he’s got a problem with drinkin’ and insurance.”
“Investigating an odor of burnt food.”
“60-year-old male choking. Possibly swallowed a coin.”
“Respond for a person burned with hot soup.”
“Very obese male throwing clothes off the bridge.”
“Man carrying baby out in front of a store, acting like a fool.”
“Three males shooting dice in the street and they won’t let the cars go by.”
“127 Emerson. Three kids in a box.”
“Complainant is upset because a squirrel fell off the roof.”
“Female in a car in a parking lot, banging her head against the roof.”
“She’s supposed to be pregnant, but she’s actively fighting.”
“House party tomorrow night. Attire: bullet proof vest.”
“Asked the male if there were injuries. He said, ‘Not yet’.”
“Her stolen car stereo is now installed in a neighbor’s car.”
“Screaming and revealing herself to passing motorists.”










