What happens if I prank call the police?

With Halloween coming up, people will be playing all kinds of silly pranks.  While everyone should enjoy the holiday, remember to be smart about your festivities.  Not only is it immature to prank call the police, it is a class D felony to make a false report to a police officer.  So why don't we avoid calls about werewolves being spotted by Dolly's statue this Halloween and just enjoy your free candy.     

 The Tennessee Statute on False Report is TCA 39-16-502. 

(1) Initiate a report or statement to a law enforcement officer concerning an offense or incident within the officer's concern knowing that:

(A) The offense or incident reported did not occur;

(B) The person has no information relating to the offense or incident reported; or

(C) The information relating to the offense reported is false; or

(2) Make a report or statement in response to a legitimate inquiry by a law enforcement officer concerning a material fact about an offense or incident within the officer's concern, knowing that the report or statement is false and with the intent to obstruct or hinder the officer from:

(A) Preventing the offense or incident from occurring or continuing to occur; or

(B) Apprehending or locating another person suspected of committing an offense;