HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) - An Arkansas man remained jailed on Thursday after authorities alleged he admitted using meth and then repeatedly called 911 to falsely report that a “military-style drone” was flying over his house.
The Sentinel-Record reports Lance Lee Pace called 911 on Sunday night after reportedly “hearing buzzing noises” over his house in Hot Springs for about an hour.
Pace allegedly admitted to a Garland County sheriff’s deputy he had “snorted meth” about an hour before calling 911, according to a probable cause affidavit.
The deputy left after warning Pace to not call 911 unless there is a legitimate emergency.
Pace was arrested after he called 911 around 4:20 a.m. Monday to again complain about hearing a drone flying.
Pace told the deputy, “I use meth and then freak out and call you guys because I’m scared,” according to the affidavit.
Pace, 44, was charged with a misdemeanor count of communicating a false alarm. Jail records did not list an attorney for him.
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