Jackass Indeed: Knoxville Brings Grenade to LAX

Photo-shoot prop was inactive, but actor will face criminal complaint
By Drew Nelles,  Newser Staff
Posted Jan 15, 2009 4:54 PM CST
Jackass Indeed: Knoxville Brings Grenade to LAX
Johnny Knoxville was still allowed to board his plane after bringing a non-explosive grenade in a bag.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles International Airport authorities detained former Jackass star Johnny Knoxville for bringing a grenade in a carry-on bag today, the E! Online reports. The bomb squad determined the grenade was not explosive. Knoxville was issued a citation and permitted to board his plane. “He told police it was a prop from a photo shoot and he completely forgot it was in his bag,” a spokesman says. (More Johnny Knoxville stories.)

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