My Great-Grandfathers Arrest

My aunt told me a story Which I’d never heard before About her grandpa, which took place Around the Second War. * Some men were playing pinochle, A card game, in the park, With money on the table When, before the sky turned dark Some cops appeared, arresting them, Her grandpa in the mix. He had to go to court, a tale That surely does transfix. The judge, however, gave a speech Admonishing the police. Arresting 4 old Jewish men? He ordered their release. This story, passed down through the years, Brings laughter even now. My great-grandpa arrested? All I’m thinking’s - holy cow! *World War II