PITTSBURGH, PA — Pittsburgh police say a 911 call made by an online gamer brought officers to a violent home invasion in which a man was pistol-whipped and cash was taken by two robbers.

NEW YORK, NY — A Manhattan family expressed relief Monday after fire marshals arrested a prankster for making more than 150 calls to 911 to report fake fires and gunshots at their home.

VANCEBORO, NC — Four 911 callers had alarm in their voices. “He scared a little girl,” one said. “There’s somebody walking around with a mask,” said another.

WELLAND, ON, CANADA — A heinous act of violence was brought to a halt thanks to a neighbour’s concern.

KINGSTON, NY — No, Virginia, you can’t call 911 and ask for Santa Claus. That’s what two young children in New York’s Hudson Valley have learned.

PINAL COUNTY, AZ — Gold Canyon and Apache Junction residents described the horrible sight of watching a small plane hit the Superstition Mountains and burst into flames on 911 tape recordings released Monday.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, CO — A family of four hunting for that perfect Christmas tree got lost in Jefferson County Sunday afternoon, called 911 and were escorted to safety after dark by the Alpine Rescue team, authorities said.