Naked man arrested for concealed weapon

[Zomby Woof]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/armed_and_naked

EL CERRITO, Calif. - A man was arrested on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon after police found him outdoors — naked — and he told them he had a tool in his rectum, authorities said.

The man was lying on a tree stump, (edited out - see link fo text), near a Bay Area Rapid Transit station Thursday, police said.

John Sheehan, 33, of Pittsburg, was initially arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure. But when asked whether he was carrying anything police should know about, Sheehan mentioned the tool, said El Cerrito Detective Cpl. Don Horgan.

"You can't get much more concealed than that," Horgan said.

Officers drew their weapons and firefighters were called to the scene. Sheehan removed a 6-inch metal awl wrapped in black electrical tape without incident.

Sheehan, who was paroled from state prison last week, was then booked into jail on suspicion of parole violations, indecent exposure and one felony count of possessing a concealed weapon.

"When you're talking about an awl or an ice pick and you're dealing with somebody who's fresh out of prison, it's a weapon. That's a stabbing instrument," Horgan said.

It was not immediately clear what Sheehan was on parole for. A person answering the phone at the jail Friday night did not know whether Sheehan had a lawyer.

[Whoa_Nelly]

1. Sounds like he wanted back in prison

Maybe for safety, the daily life structure, having a place to live that provides food and bed...happens sometimes.

The guy did go to extreme lengths to be caught and arrested on several charges.

[Maine-ah]

2. I would think there are a lot more easier ways to do that.

um, that sounds rather uncomfortable....

[Whoa_Nelly]

3. Sure "beats" armed robbery or killing someone

...and maybe the Awl-encompassing act was a little something he learned in prison... :eyes:

[Maine-ah]

4. roflmao, that's just baaadd....lol

[evirus]

5. forgive me for the dumb question but...

whats an awl?

[skygazer]

6. Wouldn't it be easier to wear a toolbag?

This is a very strange story. It rates a 9.5 on my strange-o-meter.