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Man arrested for shooting a tree

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 1:47pm.READ MORE:

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- One Wilmington resident found out alcohol and guns don't mix.

Around 8:30 last night, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 200 block of Kidder Street. They found 60-year-old Leonard Sanders there. Police say he was drunk and admitted to firing his gun off his front porch and into a tree in the front yard.

Sanders also told police the gun was in his home, as well as five additional rifles and shotguns. Officers placed the handgun into evidence and took the others for safekeeping.

Police arrested Sanders and charged him with discharging a firearm within the city limits. He posted bond and is out of jail.

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Hugs are better than slugs

Submitted by RSimmons on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 4:38pm.

This goof ball is the poster child for gun control. He should be forced to apologize to the tree and give it a hug.

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Shooting a Tree?

Submitted by Guest Reply (not verified) on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 3:31pm.

Wouldn't this man's actions be considered..."Treeson"?

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Really???

Submitted by Guestwhocares (not verified) on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 2:43pm.

is this really all you can find to report on?? psshhh...

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Guestwhocares - No, it's not

Submitted by Scott Pickey on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 2:51pm.

Guestwhocares - No, it's not ALL we can find to report on.

It's actually one of MANY stories we're covering today.

I think the headline was fairly apparent. If you don't fancy what's in the headline, I would suggest not wasting your time clicking into the story.

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Scott Pickey
WWAY News Director

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Reporting

Submitted by GuestJello55 (not verified) on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 2:01pm.

If I lived on or near Kidder Street I'd be damn happy you reported this story.

Thanks!

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wow. you are a little

Submitted by cableguy (not verified) on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 9:53am.

wow. you are a little defensive.

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Will do! Best piece you have

Submitted by Guest2769 (not verified) on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 6:20am.

Will do! Best piece you have writting so far...

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About time someone took

Submitted by WilmyResident (not verified) on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 7:19pm.

About time someone took charge here Scott. Inmates been running the asylum for too long. Kudos to you sir.

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Good job Scott...as the news

Submitted by Guest3333 (not verified) on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 5:11pm.

Good job Scott...as the news director, it might behoove you to try to act a bit professional when dealing with criticism...you sound like a teenage girl...congratulations

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Mr. Pickey's comment

Submitted by OtherGuest (not verified) on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 4:02pm.

Is this what you call an editorial reply?

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