Topline: Deputies in Randolph County say Clinton Wayne Nelan repeatedly called 911 to report zombies, ghosts, and a UFO, then falsely claimed he was a Louisiana police officer.
Published: May 20, 2026 12:30 pm ET
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ELKINS, WV — A 33-year-old man in Randolph County was arrested after deputies said he repeatedly misused 911 by making bizarre false reports about zombies, ghosts, and an unidentified flying object at his home.
According to WFTV’s report citing the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, booking records, and WBOY, Clinton Wayne Nelan, 33, of Elkins, was arrested Sunday.
Deputies said Nelan repeatedly called 911 to report zombies, ghosts, and a UFO at his residence. When authorities arrived, they said Nelan claimed several people were harassing him and also told deputies he was a police officer from Louisiana.
Investigators later determined that Nelan was not a law enforcement officer and that he had been using the emergency system to make false reports, according to the sheriff’s office.
Nelan was charged with misuse of a local emergency telephone system and impersonating a law enforcement officer. He was booked into Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a cash-only bond of $2,500, according to online records.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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West Virginia Man Arrested After Repeated 911 Calls About Zombies, Ghosts, and UFOs
Deputies in Randolph County say Clinton Wayne Nelan repeatedly called 911 to report zombies, ghosts, and a UFO, then falsely claimed he was a Louisiana police officer.
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Published: May 20, 2026 12:30 pm ET
ELKINS, WV — A 33-year-old man in Randolph County was arrested after deputies said he repeatedly misused 911 by making bizarre false reports about zombies, ghosts, and an unidentified flying object at his home.
According to WFTV’s report citing the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, booking records, and WBOY, Clinton Wayne Nelan, 33, of Elkins, was arrested Sunday.
Deputies said Nelan repeatedly called 911 to report zombies, ghosts, and a UFO at his residence. When authorities arrived, they said Nelan claimed several people were harassing him and also told deputies he was a police officer from Louisiana.
Investigators later determined that Nelan was not a law enforcement officer and that he had been using the emergency system to make false reports, according to the sheriff’s office.
Nelan was charged with misuse of a local emergency telephone system and impersonating a law enforcement officer. He was booked into Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a cash-only bond of $2,500, according to online records.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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West Virginia Man Arrested After Repeated 911 Calls About Zombies, Ghosts, and UFOs
Deputies in Randolph County say Clinton Wayne Nelan repeatedly called 911 to report zombies, ghosts, and a UFO, then falsely claimed he was a Louisiana police officer.
By Staff Reports
Published: May 20, 2026 12:30 pm ET
ELKINS, WV — A 33-year-old man in Randolph County was arrested after deputies said he repeatedly misused 911 by making bizarre false reports about zombies, ghosts, and an unidentified flying object at his home.
According to WFTV’s report citing the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, booking records, and WBOY, Clinton Wayne Nelan, 33, of Elkins, was arrested Sunday.
Deputies said Nelan repeatedly called 911 to report zombies, ghosts, and a UFO at his residence. When authorities arrived, they said Nelan claimed several people were harassing him and also told deputies he was a police officer from Louisiana.
Investigators later determined that Nelan was not a law enforcement officer and that he had been using the emergency system to make false reports, according to the sheriff’s office.
Nelan was charged with misuse of a local emergency telephone system and impersonating a law enforcement officer. He was booked into Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a cash-only bond of $2,500, according to online records.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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