Laredo PD: Man's request to spend night in jail granted after 911 abuse

Reynaldo Martinez, 52, was arrested on the charge of silent, abusive calls to 911. Reynaldo Martinez, 52, was arrested on the charge of silent, abusive calls to 911. Photo: Courtesy Photo: Courtesy Image 1 of / 62 Caption Close Laredo PD: Man's request to spend night in jail granted after 911 abuse 1 / 62 Back to Gallery

A man called 911 several times on Friday saying he wanted to spend the night at the Webb County Jail, according to Laredo police.

Officers responded to a 911 call at about 1:30 a.m. in the 2900 block of Boulanger Street. Authorities said that was the third call they had received from the same number and residence.

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Police identified the caller as Reynaldo Martinez, 52. He allegedly stated that he did not want to stay home but wanted to go to the county jail for the night.

Martinez was arrested on the charge of silent, abusive calls to 911. Records showed he remained in custody at the county jail as of Friday afternoon.