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Cops Called on Lemonade Stand, Buy Out Stock!
11 Jun
Summary
- Police officer supported boys' lemonade stand after 911 call.
- Fire and police departments bought $280 worth of lemonade.
- Boys earned money for summer goals like e-bikes and diapers.
In Kansas City, Kansas, a routine summer endeavor for two brothers turned unusual when a neighbor called 911 on their lemonade stand. The boys, Parez and Jakkhi Reese, had been selling lemonade for years without incident. However, this time, the call resulted in a visit from Officer Moran Reed.
Instead of shutting down the stand, Officer Reed purchased a cup and then contacted fellow officers and firefighters. Within half an hour, emergency personnel had bought all the lemonade and juice the boys had to offer, totaling $280. Officer Reed expressed that these friendly interactions were reminiscent of their own childhoods.
The brothers plan to use the earnings for their summer objectives. Parez is saving for an e-bike and to support the homeless, while Jakkhi intends to buy diapers for his niece and nephew. The incident garnered online attention, with many commenters praising the officers' and firefighters' compassionate response and criticizing the neighbor's decision to call 911.
