CHILTON, WI (WTAQ)- Chilton Police are investigating an incident of “swatting.”
Officials were alerted around 11 p.m. Wednesday about a possible tactical situation at a home in the 400 block of Madison Street.
A SWAT team along with other agencies created a perimeter in the area and some residents were evacuated.
After an investigation, officials realized the call was a hoax or “swatting.”
“Swatting” is calling in an emergency that isn’t actually happening.
Chilton Police Chief Craig Plehn says the family inside the home where police were called was sleeping at the time. Police woke them up.
Plehn says the investigation continues and charges, including misuse of 9-1-1 may be filed.
No one was hurt.
Chief Plehn says a lot of resources were used and is just happy everyone is safe.
