Blind man charged after calling 911 because he wanted company

Written by A. Smith

Published November 26, 2022 @ 10:14 PM ET

Dougherty County (October 23, 2022) – Around 1:00 AM, police responded to 406 W. Residence Avenue in Albany after a blind man repeatedly called 911 because he wanted some company.

According to reports, Gregory Hundra Curry called the 911 emergency line and advised them that he wanted someone to come to his house to talk to him because all of his company had left. Officers contacted Curry by phone and advised him not to call the emergency line unless he had a real emergency. During the call, he again told officers he wanted them to come to his residence because his company was no longer there.

Curry was advised of the consequences of calling 911 again without a valid emergency.

At 1:05 AM, police were sent to the residence due to an unknown problem. Once officers arrived, Curry stated that he was blind and wanted company. After speaking with Curry, he stated that no crime had been committed against him, and he did not appear to be in a state of crisis that would require police assistance.

As a result of the repeated calls, Curry was arrested and charged with unlawful use of 911. He was transported to the Dougherty County jail.

Officer’s Narrative:
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I (Ptl. K. Woodall Sr) made contact with Gregory Curry several times on 10/23/2022. At approximately 0053 hours, Curry called into dispatch (via the 911 Emergency Line). According to the notes, Curry advised that he wanted someone to come to his residence ([400 BLOCK] W. Residence Ave Apt [REDACTED]), to talk to him, because all of his company had left. Lt. Hutcherson was notified, and advised dispatch that this was not a police issue.

While dispatch was being notified, I was making contact with Curry (via phone). Curry was advised not to call the emergency line, unless he had a bonefide emergency. During this conversation, Curry stated that he wanted me to come to his residence, because his company was no longer there. I warned Curry of the consequences he could possibly face, should he call the emergency line again (without a valid emergency).

At approximately 0105 hours, I responded to Curry’s residence, in reference to an unknown problem. Upon arrival, Curry stated that he was blind (which I had known from several previous encounters). Curry again stated that he did not have any company at his residence. Curry did not allege that any crime was committed. Curry did not say, nor did he appear to be in a state of crisis.

Curry was placed into handcuffs, which were double-locked. Curry was escorted to the rear of my patrol vehicle. Curry was searched for weapons and contraband, which yielded negative results. Curry was placed into the rear of my patrol vehicle. Curry was transported to The Dougherty County Jail. Curry was released to jail staff, without further incident. Curry was cited for Unlawful Use of 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone (G0016912).

This case is cleared by arrest.

[End of Narrative]