March 8, 2013
Updated Mar 8, 2013 at 10:50 PM CDT
MACOMB, Ill. -- A Western Illinois University student has been arrested for his involvement in a hoax earlier this week.
Wednesday night 25-year-old Alvin Montgomery called 911 to report a man with a gun.
Police were dispatched to the area, evacuations were ordered and a search ensued for more than five hours.
Police never found a gunman and say it appears the entire incident was made up. They have charged Montgomery with making a false 911 call and attempting obstruction of justice.
Authorities are also seeking restitution for the total cost of resources used in responding to the prank call.
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