"While this case may not result in prosecution, it represents a serious moral failure," said Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick ...

Alexandria's police chief said three suspects dressed in masks who terrorized a family are their cousins. No charges will be filed, he said.

'Swatting' is dangerous can may lead to tragedy, authorities warn. Aug. 16, 2011 — -- Swatting is the practice of making prank calls that sound so violent that they provoke a SWAT team response.

Police confirmed there was no shooting at Lakeside Mall in Jefferson Parish after a false report of an active shooter caused ...

This story has been updated with additional information from the Jackson Police Department regarding the investigation. JACKSON, MI - A Jackson middle school went into lockdown Wednesday afternoon ...

An official emphasized that the prank wastes emergency resources and can easily lead to dangerous misunderstandings.