Three Arrested After Dozens of 911 Calls Lead to Struggle with Deputies in West Palm Beach

Serge Alexis, 39, allegedly made repeated 911 calls with no emergency, leading to a violent confrontation with his parents when deputies arrived.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:22pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged police radio or flashlight, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the violent confrontation between deputies and the Alexis family.A damaged police radio or flashlight serves as a stark reminder of the escalating tensions between law enforcement and the public during non-violent but disruptive incidents.Palm Beach Today

Three people were arrested in West Palm Beach, Florida, after a man named Serge Alexis allegedly made around 60 calls to 911 over a 24-hour period with no actual emergency. When deputies arrived at the home, they encountered Serge Alexis still on the phone with 911 dispatchers. A struggle ensued, with Serge Alexis accused of punching, kicking, and grabbing deputies, as well as damaging their equipment. Serge's parents, Wisner Alexis and Clomide Alexis, were also arrested for allegedly interfering and battering the deputies as they tried to take Serge into custody.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the growing problem of 911 abuse, where individuals make repeated non-emergency calls to the emergency line, tying up resources and potentially delaying response times for actual crises. It also raises concerns about how law enforcement handles such situations, particularly when family members become involved and the encounter escalates to violence.

The details

According to the arrest reports, deputies were called to the home on Fernlea Drive in West Palm Beach just after 12:30 a.m. on Sunday in response to Serge Alexis' repeated 911 calls. When they arrived, they found Serge still on the phone with 911 dispatchers. Serge allegedly admitted to being on the phone and was then arrested for misuse of 911 services. However, a struggle ensued, with Serge accused of punching, kicking, pushing, and grabbing the deputies, as well as damaging their equipment. Deputies used a hobble device to restrain Serge before placing him in a patrol car.

  • Around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, deputies responded to the home on Fernlea Drive.
  • Over the previous 24-hour period, Serge Alexis had allegedly made around 60 calls to 911 with no emergency.

The players

Serge Alexis

A 39-year-old man who allegedly made around 60 calls to 911 over a 24-hour period with no emergency, leading to a violent confrontation with deputies.

Wisner Alexis

Serge Alexis' 72-year-old father, who was arrested for allegedly interfering and battering deputies as they tried to take Serge into custody.

Clomide Alexis

Serge Alexis' 67-year-old mother, who was also arrested for allegedly interfering and battering deputies as they tried to take Serge into custody.

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What they’re saying

“Deputies were sent just after 12:30 a.m. Sunday to a home in the 1000 block of Fernlea Drive after Serge Alexis, 39, allegedly made repeated 911 calls over a 24-hour period with no actual emergency.”

— Arrest Report

What’s next

The judge will determine if Serge Alexis, Wisner Alexis, and Clomide Alexis will be granted bail at their upcoming court appearances.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for better education and resources to address 911 abuse, as well as the challenges law enforcement face when responding to such situations, especially when family members become involved. It raises questions about de-escalation tactics and the appropriate use of force when dealing with non-violent but disruptive behavior.