Brooklyn man arrested for phony 911 call that sparked domestic violence scare in Teaneck
Teaneck, NJ — A 911 call claiming a violent domestic dispute in a Teaneck home turned out to be a complete fabrication, leading investigators to arrest a Brooklyn man who allegedly used the hoax to target a former associate.
Daniel Sayani, a Brooklyn resident, has been charged following a detailed investigation by the Teaneck Police Department into the August 30 incident that sent multiple officers racing to a home under false pretenses. The caller, who attempted to remain anonymous, reported a domestic violence situation and alleged that one of the residents was armed, dangerous, and known as a “gun nut.”
Responding officers found no evidence of any domestic violence or weapons, quickly determining that the call was a deliberate hoax. The incident was classified as a false public alarm, and an intentional misuse of the 911 system.
Detectives traced the call using GPS data and telecommunications records, linking the number used to Sayani. When they called the number back, the person who answered refused to speak, but investigators matched the voice and caller ID to Sayani. Further confirmation came from subscriber information and a voice comparison with the 911 recording.
Police say the victims told investigators that Sayani had previously been a business associate, but they had not been in contact with him for several years due to past issues.
Sayani was charged under a warrant with second-degree false public alarm and third-degree providing false information. No additional arrests are expected in the case.
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Key Points
- Brooklyn man arrested after false 911 call prompted emergency response in Teaneck
- Suspect allegedly used hoax to target former business associate, police say
- Voice match and phone records linked suspect Daniel Sayani to the fake emergency
