This arrest was one for the books. Edie Simms, a 102-year-old Missouri woman, was handcuffed and placed in the back of a police cruiser Friday as officers helped her fulfill an unusual bucket list wish: getting arrested.
Simms was seen being cheerfully escorted to St. Louis’ Five Star Senior Center with accompanying St. Louis police officers that said they couldn’t be happier to help, KPLR reported.
“We love it and we get more out of it than the seniors do,” St. Louis Police Sgt. John McLaughlin told the station.
Asked if she enjoyed her ride, Simms answered: “Oh yes, handcuffs and all.”
Since one of the center’s volunteers is friends with a local police officer, the police department “offered to send a police cruiser to take her” to the center, Howard said.
Simms’ reaction was one of unbridled joy. Once in the back of the car, Howard said Simms was one proud passenger.
While passing a county police officer, Howard recalled: “Edie held her hands up to show that she had the handcuffs on! She’s just such a neat lady.”
Once inside the center, Simms played bingo and dished out free pairs of homemade socks and scarves to those in attendance.
Simms, we couldn’t agree more. Now stay out of trouble!