Sharp County Dispatch was interrupted recently by two men communicating on the county’s emergency frequency.
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office investigated the incident and found the location of the radios. Investigators went to a home in Ash Flat and arrested Matthew King and Jason Childs, who admitted to interference.
The Sheriff’s Office stated that there were two instances that dispatch could not communicate with an ambulance because of the interference.
Authorities stated the prank put lives at risk. Both men were cited into court.