Woman scared of weather calls in fake burglary, police say

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) - An Alabama woman called in a fake burglary because she was scared of the weather and wanted police to come to her home, according to police.

Authorities say Kelley Carole Giniebra, 39, called 911 on Jan. 9, and reported a burglary in the home.

When officers arrived, they confirmed that there was no burglary happening at the home.

After talking with Giniebra, officers determined that she falsely reported the crime to police so that officers would arrive quickly at her address.

Authorities say Giniebra did that because she was scared of the bad weather happening that day.

Giniebra was arrested and charged with one count of making a false report to law enforcement.

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