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Boy with sickle cell disease is cop for a day in Las Vegas

Monday, November 19, 2018
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KTRK) -- A 4-year-old boy had his wish of being a police officer come true, thanks to Make-A-Wish.

Jon'tel Thomas suffers from sickle cell disease. To help with his fight, his mom says he loves to dress up as comic book heroes, firefighters or police officers.
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He was surprised when he arrived at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

It was not just a wish come true for Jon'tel but also for his mom. She's actually been through this illness before and wants to see Jon'tel smile.
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