Man destroys girlfriend’s iPhone when she tries to call 911

33-year-old Matthew Burns was charged with vandalism and interfering with an emergency call after destroying his girlfriend’s iPhone Pro Max when she attempted to call 911.

On August 6th, Officer Kirill Annikov was dispatched to 2210 Roanoke Road concerning a hang-up during an emergency call. Monica Owens explained that she was having an argument with her boyfriend Matthew Burns when he told her to pack her things and get out.

Matthew Burns (MCSO)
Matthew Burns (MCSO)

She said that she picked up her phone to call 911 and when he saw what she was doing, Burns grabbed the phone, went outside, and smashed it against the concrete. Burns had given her the now destroyed iPhone Pro Max, valued at $1,099, approximately six months prior. Soon after the fight, Burns took off and an arrest warrant was acquired.

Matthew Burns was arrested and charged with vandalism and interfering with emergency calls. His bond was set at $6,000.




Janel Helms

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  1. […] On August 6th, Officer Kirill Annikov was dispatched to 2210 Roanoke Road concerning a hang-up during an emergency call. Monica Owens explained that she was having an argument with her boyfriend Matthew Burns when he told her to pack her things and get out. She said that she picked up her phone to call 911 and when he saw what she was doing, Burns grabbed the phone, went outside, and smashed it against the concrete. Burns had given her the now destroyed iPhone Pro Max, valued at $1,099, approximately six months prior. Soon after the fight, Burns took off and an arrest warrant was acquired. […]

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