Man allegedly called 911 multiple times to report zombies, ghosts and a UFO, then claimed to be a cop
A West Virginia man, Clinton Wayne Nelan, was arrested for making multiple 911 calls to report zombies, ghosts, and a UFO. He also falsely claimed to be a police officer during the incidents. Nelan faces charges for misuse of the emergency telephone system and impersonating a law enforcement officer.
- ▪Clinton Wayne Nelan, 33, of Elkins, was arrested for making false 911 calls.
- ▪He reported zombies, ghosts, and a UFO, prompting a police response.
- ▪Nelan claimed to be a police officer from Louisiana, which was proven false.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 04:58:43 -0400 |
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US News Man allegedly called 911 multiple times to report zombies, ghosts and a UFO, then claimed to be a cop By Louis Casiano, Fox News Published May 20, 2026, 4:58 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Alleged shooters in Islamic Center attack identified Squad-endorsed socialist wins heated primary 1,500 strangers honor WWII veteran with no known family A West Virginia man repeatedly called 911 to report a trifecta of extraterrestrial and undead beings at his home, authorities said. Clinton Wayne Nelan, 33, of Elkins, who was arrested Sunday, is charged with misuse of a local emergency telephone system and impersonating a law enforcement officer, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office.
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