What lonely 40-somethings do for dates

*Katie* · 07-14-2006, 01:00 PM

ALOHA, Oregon (AP) -- A woman who called 911 to get "the cutest cop I've seen" sent back to her home got a date all right -- a court date.

The same sheriff's deputy arrested her on charges of misuse of the emergency dispatch system.

Washington County Sheriff's Sgt. David Thompson told KGW-TV of Portland it all started with a noise complaint called in last month by neighbors of Lorna Jeanne Dudash. The deputy sent to check on the complaint knocked on her door then left.

Thompson said Dudash then called 911, asking that the "cutie pie" deputy return.

"He's the cutest cop I've seen in a long time. I just want to know his name," Dudash told the dispatcher. "Heck, it doesn't come very often a good man comes to your doorstep."

After listening to some more, followed by a bit of silence, the dispatcher asked again why Dudash needed the deputy to return.

"Honey, I'm just going to be honest with you, OK? I just thought he was cute. I'm 45 years old, and I'd just like to meet him again, but I don't know how to go about doing that without calling 911," she said.

"I know this is absolutely not in any way, shape or form an emergency, but if you would give the officer my phone number and ask him to come back, would you mind?"

The deputy returned, verified that there was no emergency and arrested her for misusing the 911 system, an offense punishable by a fine of up to several thousand dollars and a year in jail.

Thompson said Thursday it was the first case he knew of in which someone called the emergency line for such a personal reason.

"That's taking up valuable time from dispatchers who could be taking true emergency calls," he said.

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So I guess because he arrested her that means there won't be a date? Silly woman

This story inspired me...I'm thinking about starting a column sharing my opinions on things in the world. Probably no one cares what I think about things....but man, some of the offbeat stuff that is said and done just screams for some attention!

*Sewer Bull* · 07-14-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie

This story inspired me...I'm thinking about starting a column sharing my opinions on things in the world. Probably no one cares what I think about things....but man, some of the offbeat stuff that is said and done just screams for some attention!

Yes! Do it! Create a blog like that, I promise I'll drop in and leave a comment or two from time to time.

Space Lieutenant Josh · 07-15-2006, 11:53 AM

There's still a chance for them to find true happiness in one another's arms, if you ask me. Maybe when they meet in court and he hears her testify he'll realize that she's the one for him.

*Brodie* · 07-15-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Katie

This story inspired me...I'm thinking about starting a column sharing my opinions on things in the world. Probably no one cares what I think about things....but man, some of the offbeat stuff that is said and done just screams for some attention!

Isnt that what you do here, anyway?

*iris* · 07-15-2006, 12:02 PM

Yeesh. People just do not think! How about calling the station and asking which officer paid her a visit? I know, that's too difficult and complicated...

Go for it, Katie! I wish more people would get blogs because they have something to say instead of the other way around.

*Raven* · 07-15-2006, 04:27 PM

Well, thats somthing you dont hear about every day, I guess I cant really blame her...even if it is stupid.

Katie I also say you should create a blog like you were saying, I would definitely stop by and read it.

*Katie* · 07-15-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

Isnt that what you do here, anyway?

No...actually I don't share my opinions very much around here at all...I try and stay neutral because I don't want to start anything.

Sometimes I wish we could talk about stuff here witout people getting all mad or their feelings hurt....It's just discouraging when people get that "my way is the only right way and there's no other way" mindset. In my opinion that is the cause of 99.9% of the world's problems. This is a good microcosim.

My philosophy is that EVERYONE has something to teach me...There are no wrong answers...just different ways of coming to a conclusion...Empathy goes a long way...and I will play Devil's advocate any time I can to get people to understand all that... But I'll save it for my Blog....stay tuned

OA · 07-16-2006, 02:49 PM

Man...what an idiot...what's sad is that she really didn't realize she was doing something illegal...

07-14-2006, 01:00 PM	#1
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	What lonely 40-somethings do for dates ALOHA, Oregon (AP) -- A woman who called 911 to get "the cutest cop I've seen" sent back to her home got a date all right -- a court date. The same sheriff's deputy arrested her on charges of misuse of the emergency dispatch system. Washington County Sheriff's Sgt. David Thompson told KGW-TV of Portland it all started with a noise complaint called in last month by neighbors of Lorna Jeanne Dudash. The deputy sent to check on the complaint knocked on her door then left. Thompson said Dudash then called 911, asking that the "cutie pie" deputy return. "He's the cutest cop I've seen in a long time. I just want to know his name," Dudash told the dispatcher. "Heck, it doesn't come very often a good man comes to your doorstep." After listening to some more, followed by a bit of silence, the dispatcher asked again why Dudash needed the deputy to return. "Honey, I'm just going to be honest with you, OK? I just thought he was cute. I'm 45 years old, and I'd just like to meet him again, but I don't know how to go about doing that without calling 911," she said. "I know this is absolutely not in any way, shape or form an emergency, but if you would give the officer my phone number and ask him to come back, would you mind?" The deputy returned, verified that there was no emergency and arrested her for misusing the 911 system, an offense punishable by a fine of up to several thousand dollars and a year in jail. Thompson said Thursday it was the first case he knew of in which someone called the emergency line for such a personal reason. "That's taking up valuable time from dispatchers who could be taking true emergency calls," he said. ~~~~~~~ So I guess because he arrested her that means there won't be a date? Silly woman This story inspired me...I'm thinking about starting a column sharing my opinions on things in the world. Probably no one cares what I think about things....but man, some of the offbeat stuff that is said and done just screams for some attention! __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME

07-15-2006, 12:02 PM	#5
iris moddy mod mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: finally escaped the lab Posts: 1,886	Yeesh. People just do not think! How about calling the station and asking which officer paid her a visit? I know, that's too difficult and complicated... Go for it, Katie! I wish more people would get blogs because they have something to say instead of the other way around. __________________ Appeal to nobler motives. Like pie. [ life is at best bitter sweet ]

07-15-2006, 04:27 PM	#6
Raven follower of Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,212	Well, thats somthing you dont hear about every day, I guess I cant really blame her...even if it is stupid. Katie I also say you should create a blog like you were saying, I would definitely stop by and read it. __________________ TMNT Future Despair Deviant Offical Ultimate Ninja Turtles Site!

07-16-2006, 02:49 PM	#8
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	Man...what an idiot...what's sad is that she really didn't realize she was doing something illegal... __________________

07-15-2006, 11:53 AM	#3
Space Lieutenant Josh Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Village of Rock'n Kick-Ass Posts: 492	There's still a chance for them to find true happiness in one another's arms, if you ask me. Maybe when they meet in court and he hears her testify he'll realize that she's the one for him.