He calls the police while being robbed, his dispatcher puts him on
hold to order McDonald’s. https://thinkstewartville.com/2025/04/26/he-calls-the-police-while-bein g-robbed-his-dispatcher-puts-him-on-hold-to-order-mcdonalds/#google_vig
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In an unexpected twist that has left many questioning emergency
response priorities, a Georgia homeowner’s urgent call for help during
a break-in was put on hold while the 911 dispatcher ordered breakfast
from McDonald’s. This shocking incident, which occurred on February
14, 2025, highlights growing concerns about emergency service
reliability in Chatham County.
When a 911 call takes a back seat to fast food
Dylan Johnson was at work when he received a distressing call from his
wife. She frantically informed him that an intruder had broken into
their home. Acting quickly, Johnson dialed 911 to report the emergency
and request immediate police assistance. What should have been a straightforward emergency call turned into a frustrating ordeal that
has since raised serious questions about emergency response protocols.
“After three separate calls and waiting nearly six minutes, I finally
got through to a dispatcher,” Johnson recalled. “Then I couldn’t
believe my ears when I heard her placing a McDonald’s order while I
was trying to report a break-in at my home.”
According to Johnson, the dispatcher could be heard clearly saying
“Um… a McGriddle” before returning to the call with a distracted “I’m
sorry, what?” The dispatcher’s apparent priority shift during an
emergency call has sparked outrage among local residents and safety advocates. Such negligence mirrors other troubling incidents, like
when a drunk police officer accidentally released 13 inmates earlier
this year, demonstrating a concerning pattern of law enforcement
lapses.
“If it hadn’t happened to me personally, I would never have believed
someone could experience this during an emergency,” Johnson said. “It
was absolutely unbelievable that someone would order fast food while
handling a break-in call.”
By the time police officers arrived at the Johnson residence, the
intruder had already fled the scene. While his wife was understandably
shaken by the experience, Johnson reported that his family escaped
physical harm. However, the incident has left them with lingering
concerns about their safety and the reliability of emergency services
they once trusted.
Home security experts recommend that residents develop multiple
emergency response plans rather than relying solely on 911 services.
Klaus reccomends getting wife a gun and teaching her how to use it.
Then you can tell 911 to take their time-- the invader won't be going anywhere.
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