Fake explosives may lead to real charges

By The Associated Press

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

WRIGHT CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man didn’t really booby-trap his pickup truck with explosives, but he pretended to, so he could face charges.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://bit.ly/Nt3Uh2 ) reports that the man had what appeared to be a grenade hanging from the rear view mirror of his Ford Ranger, and a fake stick of dynamite rigged to the cigarette lighter — all to ensure the truck wasn’t stolen.

But the fake explosives alarmed neighbors and caused the evacuation of an apartment complex in Wright City on Saturday. It also prompted a response from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the FBI and other agencies.

The suspect told the newspaper he believes medication for depression and other illnesses caused him to over-react to comments neighbors had made about borrowing his truck.

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Information from: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, http://www.stltoday.com

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mia 10 months ago

Oh those brilliant Wright City people. How they DO love their explosives.

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yamahamian 10 months ago

So if I hang fake bull balls from my trailer hitch of my truck is that now considered indecent exposure??

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John 10 months ago

Facing charges because he offended someone's sense of safety? Oh give me a break!

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