MACON, Georgia (KBTV) – Bibb deputies arrested a teen for making a false report of a hostage situation in early April.
Reports state On April 7, 2023, at 4:24p.m., a call was made to the Emergency 911 Center. The female caller reported there was an irate male in the lobby of McDonald’s located at 4472 Ocmulgee East Blvd. The caller said the man was upset that his order was wrong and had a large firearm, threatening to kill anyone who screamed.The caller continued stating there were five people inside held at gunpoint, including children. The caller claimed that she was inside the restroom. When she noticed deputies had arrived, she disconnected the line.
Deputies observed the restaurant and found that there was normal operation and management verified there had been no incidents at the restaurant. Investigation revealed someone inside the lobby had made a false call to the Emergency 9-11 Center.
The suspect was identified as 18-year-old Tiara Simoune Everett of Macon. Tiara Everett was arrested and is at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. She was charged with False Report of a Crime and Unlawful Conduct during a 911 Call.