Oklahoma Police Officers Suspended for April Fool’s Prank

In a bizarre incident, several police officers in Oklahoma have faced suspension after they deceived a dispatcher by claiming a baby had been thrown from a car window, all in the spirit of an April Fool’s joke.

The tense radio exchange captured the frantic response from dispatchers, who were alerted to the false report around 9:30 p.m. on April 1. An officer from the Oklahoma City Police Department mentioned a pursuit in progress, stirring immediate concern.

Upon investigation, police discovered that the officer making the claims was still sending messages through the department’s system, despite stating that his radio was malfunctioning.

One dispatcher relayed, “Delta 13 just reported a baby being thrown out of a window at 36th and Robinson.” Another dispatcher from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol quickly asked, “Can you see if they need our assistance?”

As the situation escalated, it became clear that the officers involved lacked proper communication. One dispatcher noted that no working radios were available, with officers relying on texting for updates. “We’re getting messages from numbers 13 and 39, but we don’t think the radios are working,” was reported.

Adding to the distress, another unsettling comment echoed over the radio, suggesting that an officer had “run over a transient.” The source of this claim remained unclear.

In the midst of the chaos, firefighters were dispatched to assist, as one radio call requested their presence to deal with a personnel outage at a designated location.

As the disorder unfolded, a supervisor finally intervened, declaring, “We can end this pursuit.” The truth was soon communicated: it was all just an April Fool’s prank.

Reactions among dispatchers ranged from disbelief to frustration, with one remarking, “It’s not funny,” while another concurred.

The Oklahoma City Police Department has not disclosed the exact number of officers involved. In an official statement, they acknowledged the pursuit linked to serious allegations that turned out to be false, emphasizing the gravity of the situation and the commitment to conducting a comprehensive review.

Reports indicate that all officers implicated have been placed on administrative leave. Attorney Noble McIntyre highlighted that abusing 911 services is a misdemeanor under Oklahoma law, punishable by fines and possible jail time. However, he noted that this issue extends beyond legalities—it’s fundamentally about preserving trust in the police department.