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Audio: Fla. man calls 911 for a date, arrested

According to deputies, the man asked the dispatcher how she felt about handcuffs

By Christy Andrews
ABC 7

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A Naples man was arrested for calling 911 three times and asking a dispatcher if she was interested on going on a date.

Collier County deputies arrested Stephen Ramsey, 45, at his home on Florida Avenue for misuse of the 911 system. According to deputies, Ramsey asked the dispatcher how she felt about handcuffs. He then laughed before finally hanging up the phone.

Ramsey told deputies he has a drinking problem and was looking for an escort service to help him pass time. According to the arrest report, Ramsey was speaking with slurred speech when he was arrested.

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