A Brookfield man has been arrested in Newtown for allegedly calling in a fake report of a fight in order to get back at an ex-girlfriend. Newtown Police responded to a report of a fight Monday involving 5 to 10 people at a Berkshire Road home. When officers arrived, they determined there was no fight.
Police were able to track down the caller, who was identified as 40-year old Erik Gilstad. He was charged with falsely reporting an incident and misuse of 911. Gilstad was released on $500 cash bond.
Newtown Police spokesman Lt Aaron Bahamonde says due to nature of the 911 call, a large police response was initiated, only to find out it was a hoax. He called it very disturbing as the lives of officers, the homeowners, and the general public were put at risk by a selfish individual who put revenge in front of everyone's safety.
