Misuse of 911 system

WARREN

Henry A. Provitt, 58, of Roosevelt Street Northwest, was arraigned Monday in municipal court on misdemeanor misuse of the 911 system after police say he made a 911 call Saturday night alleging an employee of a North Park Avenue business pulled a gun on him.

Provitt told the 911 operator police had “five minutes to respond.” Provitt called back and said he had called the NAACP, Warren Mayor Doug Franklin and other people. The 911 center said Provitt was not cooperative with them on the phone.

When police spoke with employees, they said Provitt was there, but nothing happened and his story was fabricated.

Police found Provitt, who police said has a history of calling 911 for false claims, walking to his home. He was arrested. He pleaded not guilty and was released after posting $100 bond.