Springfield Man Accused of Flooding 911 Lines With Threatening Calls

SPRINGFIELD, KENTUCKY – Deputies in Washington County have arrested a 29-year-old man accused of repeatedly calling 911 and making threatening or harassing statements to dispatchers, according to local authorities.

Dozens of Calls in One Day

Officials said Wade Mumford of Springfield began making the disruptive calls on September 14, reportedly contacting emergency dispatchers up to 32 times in a single day.

Investigators said Mumford would often hang up mid-call or scream at operators on the other end. In some instances, he allegedly made direct threats to 911 staff, tying up emergency lines needed for real emergencies.

“These actions from Mumford tie up the 911 phone lines and are a serious disturbance to the safety of the people in Washington County,” deputies said in a statement.

Arrest and Charges

Mumford was charged with violating emergency phone services and harassing communications officials, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

He was taken to the Marion County Detention Center and booked on a $500 cash bond.

In a public statement shared on Facebook, deputies reaffirmed their support for emergency dispatchers:

“We will always protect our Springfield–Washington County dispatch. They are the backbone of all emergency services.”

Officials Warn Against Misuse of 911

Authorities reminded residents that misusing 911 for non-emergencies is a criminal offense that can delay life-saving responses for people in real danger.

Officials said the case remains under review as part of a broader push to curb harassing or prank emergency calls across central Kentucky.

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