Police investigate apparent live grenade found in vehicle near Fresno motel

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• Fresno officers found what appeared to be a live grenade in a vehicle.
• Police responded just after 11 p.m. Friday near Jensen and East avenues.
• The Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit took the grenade for analysis.

Officers investigated what appeared to be a live grenade Friday evening near Jensen and East avenues in Fresno.

Just after 11 p.m., officers patrolling near the Fresno Inn encountered a suspicious person inside a parked vehicle in front of the motel.

Police searched the vehicle and found the grenade. The driver, who police said was on parole, was initially detained.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit responded and took possession of the grenade for further analysis.