Ohio lawmakers passed a bill last year that was meant to deter the waste of law enforcement resources by adding criminal penalties for those convicted of placing “swatting” prank calls.

At least four Ohio officials were victims of just such calls late last month.

According to a report by WBNS, a 9-1-1 dispatcher received this call:

“Hello, I just shot my wife with an AR-15. My name is Jamal and I just shot my wife with an AR-15,” with the call allegedly coming from political leaders’ homes, including state Rep. Kevin Miller, R-Dist. 69; former state Rep. Rick Carfagna; state Sen. Andrew Brenner, R-Dist. 19; and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.

Miller, who is also a former commander for the Ohio State Highway Patrol, told WBNS about a dozen Licking County Sheriff’s deputies showed up at his door.

While Ohio’s law makes swatting a fourth-degree felony, it appears as though some people are reckless enough not to be deterred.

Brenner, who was the victim of TWO swatting calls that day, told WBNS he would like to talk to congressional leaders about adding federal penalties for swatting.

Miller says he hopes those responsible will be caught and held responsible for their actions. It may not be easy to track down such callers, but every effort must be made.