N.H. Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Punxsutawney Phil

Punxsutawney Phil in happier times, before he was a fugitive. (Patch file photo)

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Poor Punxsutawney Phil.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Pennsylvania’s most famous rodent by police in Merrimack, N.H. His crime? Extending winter.

“We here at Merrimack Police felt compelled to let the public know that there is a warrant for Punxsutawney Phil,” police said. “We have received several complaints from the public that this little varmint is held up in a hole, warm and toasty. He told several people that winter would last six more weeks; however, he failed to disclose that it would consist of mountains of snow!”

New England has been slammed by mountains of snow this winter. Check out Patch’s coverage of the incredible amount of snow here.

“If you see him, do not approach him as he is armed and dangerous,” police said. “Call Merrimack Police, we will certainly take him into custody!

Phil’s handlers had not responded to the terrible allegations Wednesday.

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