Maine authorities are trying to find out who's been jamming the radio transmissions of several southern Maine fire and rescue departments, a problem that could lead to dangerous situations and even criminal charges.
Jason Cole, assistant chief of Lebanon's rescue department, said his transmissions were blocked Sunday when he responded to an emergency, delaying ambulance response by a few minutes.
He says transmissions have also been jammed in North Berwick, Acton, Shapleigh and Limerick in the past several months.
Emergency responders have been working around the blocked transmissions by using cellphones.
Cole told The Portland Press Herald he has filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission and was told that if jamming were to result in a person's death, the jammer could be charged with manslaughter.
Maine Rescue Radios Being Jammed
-
Bargain Hunters Prepare for 10-Mile Yard Sale in Cornville and Skowhegan
-
Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory Opens Saturday
-
A Spectacular Day For Seniors In Bangor
-
Internet Safety Tips
-
Troop Greeters Celebrate Milestone
-
Orono High School Students Get Lesson in Wabanaki History
-
Search Continues for Nichole Cable; Deputies Looking for Truck
-
UPDATE: Police Looking for Truck Involved with Nichole Cable Case
-
Body Found in Rubble of Monroe Fire
Comments
Add your comments to the discussion. By submitting a comment, you agree to the terms of the terms of use and are 18 years of age or older.
Fields marked with a * are required.
Want a personal picture next to your comment? Sign up for a free Gravatar or post with your facebook account.
Facebook Comments
Breaking News from CBS
-
Crash in small Va. town injures dozens during parade
Authorities investigating after car drives into group of hikers in Damascus
-
The War in Chicago: Resources
Learn more about heroin, help for addiction and efforts to prevent violence
-
Video: Plane catches fire on Moscow runway
A plane carrying 140 people caught on fire when landing at an airport in Moscow, Russia. No one was injured. Video shows passengers fleeing the aircraft via emergency exits, then jumping from the wing, while firefighters attempt to extinguish the flames.
-
Texas tornado survivors start to return home
Hundreds of Granbury residents show up for first time since deadly tornado ravaged their town
-
Video: Watch: Tornado tears through Newcastle, Texas
Caught on tape: Video shows a tornado ripping through Newcastle, Texas, on May 17, 2013.
Add your Comments