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GLENS FALLS--Making a false report to the state's child abuse hot line is a crime.
Daniel J. Russell, 24, of Glens Falls, has been arrested for falsely reporting an incident, a misdemeanor, for allegedly calling the hot line and reporting that an acquaintance was used marijuana in the presence of children.
Authorities determined the report was false and according to Glens Falls police, Russell admitted to both his probation officer and the state Department of Children and Families, the state agency that operates the hot line, that he had made up the story. http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/prevention/faqs.asp
He will answer the charge in Glens Falls City Court. If convicted, he faces up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. 10-29-05
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