Wiseass cop photoshops phallus into image of Lexington police chief, hilarity does not ensue

[Editor’s Note: the above image is an artist’s depiction of the prank image created by a sworn Lexington officer. None of the officers pictured in this fictitious parody image have engaged in any wrongdoing in relation to this story.]

If you’ve ever watched the popular NBC series Brooklyn 99, you know that a little light hearted cutting up is a good thing for a local police department. Tasteful jokes can ease the tension of the day, and help pass the hours until it’s time to clock out for the night.

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According to documents obtained by the Times, it would appear the Lexington Police Department has its own Jake Peralta-esque prankster on the force.

Officer Adam Ray, who now says he wants to retire, recently distributed a visual depiction of Chief Laurence Weathers handling a large purple phallus-like object. Sworn officers Ben Starkey and Jospeh Williams were also interviewed for the investigation.

Chief Weathers, a man of few words, issued the following statement to Commander Chad Bacon (yes, that is his actual name) in response:

You can read the entire complaint below:

Our Take

The LPD currently has numerous unsolved homicides, so while a little cutting up is always okay, they need to be more focused to make sure all the necessary police work gets done as well. Chief Weathers should consider bringing in a Sgt. Terry Jeffords type character to rein in these cut-ups before things get too bad in the department.