Grenades: Not Just For Canada Anymore
By Wyatt Earp | June 26, 2008
Apparently, we’re getting them in Philadelphia now, too.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ― Authorities are investigating the discovery of a grenade on top of a Philadelphia Police cruiser Wednesday afternoon.
Chopper 3 was over the scene at Washington Lane and Gilbert Street in the West Oak Lane section of the city just after 1 p.m.
Police shut down the block while crews removed the potentially explosive device. (H/T – CBS3)
And you’ll never guess where this happened. That’s right: in my division. Some crazy bastard was walking down the street with a grenade in his pocket – and that is not a euphemism. Officers stopped the guy, and lo and behold, here’s a grenade! It’s okay, though, because he bought it at an Army/Navy store about twenty years ago.
I swear to God, my book will never sell. No one will believe it’s non-fiction!
Topics: Philly, The Job | 9 Comments »
June 26th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
I ‘heart’ cops.
June 26th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Rorie – Unfortunately for me, I am a detective.
June 26th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
That’s funny rite thar!
June 26th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Since we are obviously out gunned now that thugs are carrying grenades, can we start issuing 40mm grenade launchers under our patrol rifles to level the field? I would pay to attend the course out of my own pocket if need be.
June 26th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
What’s the sales pitch on this at the Army/Navy store? Hey, get a grenade, it’s a great key chain. Much more effective than pepper spray.
June 26th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
No wonder I.Goldberg went out of business. HA!
Summer in the city. Wait until August when they start walking the streets with flame-throwers.
June 26th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Philly sounds like such an interesting place.
June 26th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
MMP – Yep. That it is.
Marvin – Are you kidding? The city won’t even issue us .40-caliber pistols!
Doghouse – “For all of your personal protection needs . . . ”
RT – It’ll be a hot time in the old town tonight.
Admiral – Yeah, come on up! (I cannot guarantee your protection, however.)
June 28th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Wyatt,
Surely this was a dummy, no?
I have several…
DD