Monday, July 8, 2013
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PHILADELPHIA — Police and team officials said Giants linebacker Dan Connor was arrested Saturday morning at Philadelphia International Airport after federal authorities alleged that a switchblade was found in his luggage.
Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon said team officials were aware of the situation and have spoken to Connor, "who is cooperating with the authorities in Philadelphia."
A police spokeswoman said Sunday that a Transportation Security Administration officer spotted the knife on an X-ray machine monitor as Connor, 27, was trying to enter an airport terminal at 9 a.m. Saturday. Police were called and Connor, of Charlotte, N.C., was arrested and charged with possession of an offensive weapon. The police spokeswoman said he was released on his own recognizance.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PHILADELPHIA — Police and team officials said Giants linebacker Dan Connor was arrested Saturday morning at Philadelphia International Airport after federal authorities alleged that a switchblade was found in his luggage.
Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon said team officials were aware of the situation and have spoken to Connor, "who is cooperating with the authorities in Philadelphia."
A police spokeswoman said Sunday that a Transportation Security Administration officer spotted the knife on an X-ray machine monitor as Connor, 27, was trying to enter an airport terminal at 9 a.m. Saturday. Police were called and Connor, of Charlotte, N.C., was arrested and charged with possession of an offensive weapon. The police spokeswoman said he was released on his own recognizance.
