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Kickballer nabbed for brandishing sword in Macy's

by Rob Peters | May 26, 2008 at 02:58 pm

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You'd think the best thing about this article would be the headline, but check out his explanation for carrying the controversial cutlass.

NEW YORK (AP) — A man who was carrying a rusted pirate-style sword through Macy's flagship store in Manhattan is facing charges of criminal possession of a weapon.

Police say 29-year-old Lawrence Jackson was brandishing the curved sword while visiting Macy's Herald Square store Sunday with his girlfriend.

He told police he was carrying the sword because he is a member of a kickball team whose players often wear pirate-themed costumes. He maintains he was on his way to a game when he was arrested.

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julianw

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at 16:35 on May 26th, 2008

Rob Peters, I like this story. It's good stuff. I feel like when this guy walked into macy's with a rusty cutlass, he knew he was going to end up on NowPublic.

Barry ORegan

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at 19:52 on May 26th, 2008

Rob Peters, I like this story. It's good stuff. I heard this on the news Rob, I mean what was this moron thinking? Perhaps his friend as well will be using that excuse with Police, you know his friend, the Naked "Mad Bomber Whacko" in a stolen 5 Ton Truck who took Police on a Wild Goose chase today!

Boy and they say La, La land is full of weirdos