Lakewood may make it a crime to wave toy gun in threatening manner

LAKEWOOD -- The city of Lakewood is considering whether to make it a crime to display a toy gun in a threatening manner, the Tacoma News Tribune reported.

The newspaper noted that the proposed change came after a judge dismissed the case of a woman who had been charged with a weapons violation for allegedly waving a toy gun in front of her roommates.

The News Tribune said council members had been scheduled to approve the new law Monday night but sent it to committee for further study.

The proposed law would have made it illegal to carry or display a firearm or “any other item that appears to be capable” of causing harm in a manner that intimidates others or cause them to fear for their safety.

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