Woman Who Faked Hostage Call Will Be On Probation For 2 Years

An Oneida County judge has given a 20-year-old woman two years probation for calling authorities about a fake hostage situation.  Alyah Wayman of Lac du Flambeau made up a story about being held at gunpoint in a Rhinelander motel.  If Wayman violates her probation, she will face tougher punishment.  She entered pleas of no contest to theft and bail jump.  Prosecutors dropped four other charges.