MSP Officer Captures Pokemon At 'National Night Out' Event
SALISBURY, Md. (WJZ) -- Law enforcement gathered for the National Night Out in Salisbury City Park on Tuesday evening showed Pokemon Go players how it's done.
A Maryland State Police officer snagged the Pokemon "Krabby" at the event, in a capture that was later tweeted by the Salisbury Police Department's official account.
#MSP catches a Krabby during #NNO2016 in Salisbury City Park #PokemonGO here in the park tonight pic.twitter.com/b8P3ld9FHg
— Salisbury Police (@SalisburyPD) August 2, 2016
A wild "Nidoran" also appeared.
Sorry Nidoran, the bicycle raffle is on the other side of the park, this table is for hot dogs! #NNO2016 #PokemonGo pic.twitter.com/qU2DIhvEZ9
— Salisbury Police (@SalisburyPD) August 3, 2016
It's a sign that even police can appreciate the addictive game, which has become a magnet for crime-related headlines since being rolled out.
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