EPD: Man offered cops oral sex to get out of arrest

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — An Evansville man reportedly called 911 four times to complain and curse at operators, then tried to bribe city police officers who showed up to arrest him for improper use of the emergency line.

Daniel Bellm, 40, was arrested on preliminary charges of bribery as a level 5 felony and prohibited 911 calls as a Class A misdemeanor.

Evansville Police officers reported that after they took Bellm into custody, he asked them to “just let me go” and how much the bond would cost. He reportedly then asked “how cheap is this?” and if he could be let out of jail the same night.

According to a probable cause affidavit, Bellm allegedly told officers he would “suck your (expletive) if you help me out.” The officer said “no” and took Bellm to the Vanderburgh County Jail.

Bellm was accused of calling 911 at least four times between about noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday without ever requesting emergency services or other public safety help.

A dispatcher told police Bellm cursed at her and called her a racial slur. Dispatchers described him as "extremely irate," according to the affidavit.

In Indiana, it is illegal to call 911 for a purpose other than getting emergency help or public safety assistance.

According to the affidavit, Bellm complained to dispatchers about a court summons at his home and was referred to a police sergeant.

Police reported they were sent to Bellm’s house to make contact with him after a sergeant made multiple attempts to call him but said Bellm only yelled and cursed at him.

No booking photo was available for Bellm Wednesday morning. It is not clear from the affidavit why he received the court summons he was allegedly complaining about.

Court records show he has pending cases in Vanderburgh County including a charge of misdemeanor criminal mischief filed last week. Bellm was also charged with misdemeanor invasion of privacy Jan. 30 and felony domestic battery in October.

Bellm’s initial hearing was scheduled for Wednesday morning. No bond has been set in his case yet. He was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail at 9:38 p.m. Tuesday and was still being held there Wednesday.

A mug shot wasn't available from the Vanderburgh County Jail.

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