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Live grenade found inside suspect vehicle in WNC

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Buncombe County Sheriff's Office

A suspect is in custody after a live grenade was found in his vehicle in Western North Carolina. The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office responded to a breaking and entering call in Candler, Tuesday.

Deputies arrested the suspect Gregory Petitt after he led them on a short chase. While searching his vehicle, deputies found what was later determined to be a live grenade.


Petitt is charged with possession of a weapon of mass destruction, attempted burglary, property damage, a number of traffic violations and other crimes.