Filing A False Police Report Is A Crime

It's also a federal crime.

Whoever makes or presents to any person or officer in the civil, military, or naval service of the United States, or to any department or agency thereof, any claim upon or against the United States, or any department or agency thereof, knowing such claim to be false, fictitious, or fraudulent, shall be imprisoned not more than five years and shall be subject to a fine in the amount provided in this title.

 
Don't lie to the cops.
No problem. Unless they arrest you, you have no obligation in most states to speak to them at all. Some states - like mine (AL), you are legally required to produce an ID when asked but that doesn't mean you have to say a word to them. COPS ARE NOT YOUR FRIEND...
 
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