Arrest to be made resulting from false stabbing/shots fired call in Alexandria

September 17, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Charges are pending against a Pennsylvania man, formerly of Smith County, who placed a false call reporting a stabbing and shots fired at an Alexandria residence Thursday, September 14.

Alexandria Police Chief Travis Bryant said 18-year-old Kaleb Rose of Indiana County, Pennsylvania is facing felony warrants. He has been apprehended in Pennsylvania and is awaiting extradition back to Tennessee to answer these offenses.

Chief Bryant explained what happened in this incident.

“On Thursday September 14 at approx. 2:05 p.m. officers from the Alexandria Police Department and the DeKalb Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a residence on Shady Lane in reference to a female being stabbed by another female suspect. The caller also stated that the female had a handgun and rifle and had been firing shots inside the residence. The caller also said that the suspect would fire on responding law enforcement officers. Upon arrival, officers were able to make contact with the individuals at the residence. There were no indications of a shooting or assault that had occurred. The individuals on scene stated that nothing had happened and cooperated with officers in determining the facts of the case,” said Chief Bryant.

“Soon after law enforcement’s arrival it was determined to be a false call. Through the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a male subject, later identified as Kaleb Rose of Indiana County, PA, had made the call and knew the information to be false. His intention was to utilize law enforcement in a manner to scare and intimidate the individuals at that residence through police action. Kaleb Rose is a former resident of Smith County and knew the individuals at that residence. At no point were residents in the area in any danger and it appears to be an isolated incident,” said Chief Bryant.

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