SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) Getting stopped by police was joyful for residents of one Kansas City suburb.
KMBC-TV reports that Officer Ryanne Stevens was among the elves dolling out $100 bills on Wednesday in Shawnee.
After pulling over a van for a minor traffic infraction, she learned that the drivers wife has multiple sclerosis. She explained that a Secret Santa had donated cash and that she thought the man might be a good recipient of that money.
Another unsuspecting driver hugged Stevens, telling her, Thank you so much, God bless you.
This is the fifth year the Secret Santa has donated $10,000 for Shawnee police to hand out.
I think its awesome, Stevens said. I think we have a really good community that we live in thats very supportive of us and what we do.
