Police probe possible hoax after false shooting report in Tolbert
Residents of Tolbert were alarmed after a false report of a shooting incident triggered an emergency response. Police found no evidence of the alleged crime, raising concerns about misuse of emergency services and potential legal consequences for the caller.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Dokter Heukelmanstraat, Tolbert |
| Time of Report | March 25, 2026, 10:50 PM |
| Secondary Location Mentioned | Stadskanaal |
| Emergency Response | Escalated, no evidence found |
| Current Status | Treated as false report |
| Legal Consequences | False reporting is a criminal offense |
The police are responsible for responding to emergency reports and ensuring public safety. In this case, they acted swiftly on a shooting report, only to determine it was likely a hoax, highlighting the strain false reports place on emergency resources and the importance of accurate reporting.
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Investigation into report of shooting incident on Dokter Heukelmanstraat
The police are investigating a possible false report of a shooting incident that allegedly took place Wednesday evening around 10:50 PM in a residence on Dokter Heukelmanstraat in Tolbert.
On Wednesday, March 25, around 10:50 PM, we received a report of a shooting incident in a residence on Dokter Heukelmanstraat in Tolbert. Given the nature of the threat, emergency response was immediately escalated. No evidence or traces indicating a shooting incident were found on-site. No victims were found inside the residence either.
The report also mentioned a possible threat directed at a person from Stadskanaal. Officers found no unusual activity at that location either.
Possible false report
No shooting incident was confirmed at either location. We are currently treating this as a false report. It remains unclear who made the report and why. No arrests have been made so far. We are in contact with those involved and are conducting further investigation.
False report
Making a false report (meaning: claiming that something happened that did not occur) or abusing emergency services (112) constitutes a criminal offense. Falsely reporting an incident is extremely dangerous. There will always be people who genuinely need help because they are experiencing a cardiac arrest, their home is on fire, or they are being assaulted.