The Lineup: Suspects Throw the Strangest Things at Police Officers
This crazy episode takes a look at the weird things people have been throwing at police officers, including wine bottles, a live grenade and Yorkie. Plus, other police and law enforcement news.
Morgan Hill, CA, Police Department | California Highway Patrol | Albuquerque, NM, Police Department | Officer.com News
A suspect armed with a knife throws wine bottles at Morgan Hill, CA, police officers (left). Fleeing suspects in a vehicle chase with California Highway Patrol officers tossed a bag with a live grenade with a partially pulled pin inside (center). A trespassing suspect threw a Yorkie dog at Albuquerque, NM, police before running.
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