A woman in Pierson, Florida, alerted authorities to a life-threatening situation by pretending to order pizza with 911. Here’s what happened:
In a remarkable act of courage, a woman contacted 911 under the guise of ordering a pizza. This coded call allowed her to discreetly signal for help without raising suspicion from her attacker.
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En un acto de valentía impresionante, una mujer en Florida evitó ser violada al llamar al 911 simulando pedir una pizza, lo que llevó a la captura en el acto de Luis Hernández-Moncayo, un inmigrante ilegal que había solicitado asilo apenas un día antes.… pic.twitter.com/Hb1GBvM6QP
Police Response
911 dispatchers in Volusia County quickly recognized the hidden plea for help and coordinated with officers to locate the woman, who was found in a remote field in Pierson. Dispatchers’ swift recognition and careful handling of the call were crucial in mobilizing a rapid response.
The Arrest
Upon arrival, police discovered the suspect, Luis Diego Hernández-Moncayo, age 27, on top of the victim, who was crying out for help. Hernández-Moncayo was immediately apprehended.
Charges and Immigration Status
Hernández-Moncayo faces several serious charges:
- Attempted sexual assault
- Battery by strangulation
- False imprisonment
Authorities revealed that he was in the U.S. illegally, having applied for asylum just one day before the incident.
Authorities’ Response
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood praised the victim’s quick thinking and the efficient response from both dispatchers and officers. He expressed deep concern, noting the importance of training 911 operators to recognize concealed calls for help. This incident underscores the value of dispatcher training and cross-department coordination in responding to hidden distress signals.