Florida man arrested after telling officers he has ‘live’ grenade in car

A Florida driver was arrested on Saturday after DeSoto County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered weapons in the vehicle, including a grenade the man described as “live,” according to the department’s Facebook page.

Donald Reid, Jr. was taken in to custody following a traffic stop by the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics Unit, according to the post.

During the stop, officers discovered multiple firearms, ammunition, and a M67 hand grenade with the pin in place.

Reid told the officers he believed the grenade was “live,” according to police.

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