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Cops Tell Town They Will Ignore Some 911 Calls Unless They Get More Gas Money

Cops Tell Town They Will Ignore Some 911 Calls Unless They Get More Gas Money

Police have told a North Carolina town that they could stop responding to 911 calls and investigating misdemeanors unless it provides more money to cover gas costs. The reduction in services could be the next cuts in Smithfield, after the force halved the number of patrol cars on duty during certain times. [More]