Police Brief 09/08/10
Man arrested for weapons violation
By Emily Wilkins
Originally Published: 09/07/10 11:48pm
Modified: 09/08/10 12:00am
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A man initially pulled over on for speeding was arrested for a weapons violation Monday after he was found carrying a double-edged switchblade knife, MSU police Sgt. Paul Kuchek said.
The 21-year-old male, a resident of Southfield, Mich., was stopped near the intersection of Harrison Road and Michigan Avenue, Kuchek said. The four-inch knife was found in his car after the officer who pulled him over performed a search of the vehicle.
The man was arrested and brought into the police station where his case was processed and he was released. Warrants will be sought for a weapons violation, Kuchek said.
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BUT what if he whittles wood?
(09/08/10 7:35am)Report
He could have a good reason for having that knife. Weapons charges, come on!
It is all because of 911
(09/08/10 7:38am)Report
Isn’t it? Weapons are everywhere, so they think. Your water, your scissors and this knife. IT could be perfectly innocent. But nooooo….
D
(09/08/10 10:21am)Report
Wow…just wow….F**k you ELPD. That is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. I agree “it is all b/c of 911” scissors are generally larger and more dangerous. This is ridiculous I hope he fights it and wins. He should. Weapons charges? wow!!!
Jack
(09/08/10 11:26am)Report
Seriously guys, why all the hating on ELPD? Switchblades are seriously illegal in Michigan – like felony illegal. If you want to carry a weapon and you’re 21, get a gun permit. Those are at least legal.
jealous
(09/08/10 11:50am)Report
boyfriend?
F the ELPD
(09/08/10 12:00pm)Report
I bought a double-edged switchblade at a county fair hardly 10 years ago. I wasn’t even 18. There are lots of these knives around, this cop is a f***ing douchebag piece of sh*t for messing with this kids future. The only justifiable reason for arresting him is if he had any violent criminal history. The article says nothing of the sort, so I assume the kid had nothing of the sort.
F the ELPD!
remember kiddies
(09/08/10 1:49pm)Report
An officer cannot search your car unless there is probable cause or you voluntarily waive your fourth amendment rights. Pulled over for speeding is not a probable cause and does not warrant a search of a vehicle. Just say “I do not consent to a search.” If the officer searches your car anyway, you can’t be charged for anything found in the car.
Chrissy
(09/08/10 8:54pm)Report
Give the kid back his knife and tell him to slow down. Lots of boy scouts have knives. You never know when you will find a great piece of wood!!
Stop hating ELPD
(09/08/10 9:37pm)Report
It WASN’T even ELPD, it was MSU PD who confiscated the knife and wrote the ticket. And in any case, it’s a crime to be in possession of that type of weapon. If you don’t like it, contact your legislator.