[Boonie Rat]

...threatening behaviour or words causing alarm or distress, wasting police time..

Causing "alarm or distress", "wasting police time". Gimme A Break. Snivel rights in action.

Boonie Rat

MACV SOCOM, PhuBai/Hue '65-'66

[Fixit]

Menacing
Falsely reporting an incident
Attempted Assault & Battery
Criminal Negligence.

Your battle seems to be one of words & definitions. Would you argue against arrest & release for any of the above crimes?

Do you not consider the above items criminal?