Calls have triggered huge deployments of law enforcement and caused panic at schools, churches and other institutions. But ...

A “swatting call” is a dangerous and illegal prank in which the caller claims a life-threatening emergency at a specific ...

The Fishkill resident was charged with felony falsely reporting an incident, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's ...

FBI Director Kash Patel on Friday said that the agency is investigating the recent surge in swatting incidents on ...

Myrtle Beach-area conservative media personality Chad Caton was swatted at his home this week, Horry County police said.

A 41-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly reporting a fake shooting as a prank that led to a heavy police ...

On March 13, 2025, conservative social media influencer Gunther Eagleman became the latest victim of a swatting incident that escalated into a large police response at his Texas home. With swatting ...

Larry Taunton was in bed around 1 a.m. on Sunday in his Alabama home when he noticed his dog, Ranger, getting worked up.

This incident serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly law enforcement can be mobilized, putting unnecessary strain on public resources. Swatting is a criminal act where an individual ...

A high-profile media personality in the Grand Strand is reeling, from what he claims is a politically motivated act of ...

A 41-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly reporting a fake shooting as a prank that led to a heavy police ...