Chattanooga Man Arrested for Misusing 911 Falls into Coma
Christopher Ayala’s Arrest and Hospitalization Leaves Questions Unanswered
In a strange turn of events, a 23-year-old Chattanooga man was arrested for misuse of 911, was brain-dead within 48 hours of custody. Christopher Ayala, was detained for repeatedly dialing and texting the emergency services without viable reason. The arrest report indicated that there was no apparent emergency or injuries.
Christopher Ayala’s Arrest
On the evening of April 27, dispatchers had reportedly received a series of nonsensical 911 calls from a Harrison address attributed to Ayala. The police report stated that Ayala appeared to be under the influence of narcotics, with Ayala allegedly emitting a strong odor of marijuana. Despite Ayala asserting that there was no emergency, he refused to answer further questions.
A deputy advised Ayala not to contact 911 unless there was an emergency and left the premises. However, a series of 911 texts initiated by Ayala resumed just over thirty minutes later from the same address. Deputies hence returned to Ayala’s residence where his parents confirmed his narcotic use, citing it as a recurrent issue. Ayala, visibly still under the influence and in possession of his phone, was then arrested for improper use of 911.
Brain-Dead within 48 Hours
Ayala’s family expressed confusion and disbelief about the abrupt and tragic shift in their son’s health. Christopher’s father, Edwin Ayala, detailed the incident: “He had smoked a little bit of weed, and so he dialed 911. 911 came, he got arrested for dialing 911”. The family stated that the doctors had confirmed Ayala’s critical, brain-dead condition.
Aftermath and Appeals for Explanation
Upon investigating Christopher Ayala’s arrest report, HERE News Network learnt that Ayala was transported to the hospital on April 28, the very day of his arrest. A day later, all charges against Ayala were dismissed without a formal explanation. Ayala’s family, represented by former Hamilton County District Attorney Neal Pinkston, have actively sought clarity from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office regarding their son’s abrupt health deterioration, however, they are yet to get any substantial answer.
The Ayala family endeavored a frustrating quest for the truth about their son’s sudden critical condition. “I want someone to take me to a room somewhere and say, ‘look, man, we can review these cameras right here and you can see literally what happened to your son here,” said an anguished Mr. Ayala.
Meanwhile, Mr. Pinkston criticized the judicial system for the arrest made on the grounds of a charge unmeritorious enough to be dismissed within 48 hours. He appealed to Coty Wamp, District Attorney, Hamilton County, and to third-party agencies to investigate Christopher Ayala’s arrest, detention, and hospitalization.
There has been no official comment thus far from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office or the District Attorney in response to HERE News Network’s pursuit of their take on the story. “How can one read that letter and not think the reason for dismissal is fairly obvious?”, is all the reply that D.A. Wamp offered via email when questioned about the dropped charges.
Community’s Response
The news of Christopher Ayala’s sudden and drastic health deterioration has left the Hamilton County Community baffled and awaiting clarity regarding the incident. The official statements from the authorities, when released, are expected to provide some insight into the unfortunate series of events.
