Pet raccoon with meth pipe in his mouth found in driver's seat during traffic stop in Springfield, Ohio: 'A first!'

During a traffic stop for a suspended license, Ohio police discovered a pet raccoon named Chewy with a meth pipe in its mouth. This unusual find prompted further inspection of the vehicle, revealing a significant stash of methamphetamine and crack cocaine. The owner, Victoria Vidal, was detained for having an active warrant and drug paraphernalia charges. Luckily, Chewy was unharmed, and authorities will check if Vidal has the proper permits to keep the raccoon, which is legal in Ohio.

The Springfield Township Police Department stated, "Thankfully, Chewy the raccoon was unharmed, and notification was made to the proper authorities to determine that [Vidal] has the proper paperwork and documentation to own the raccoon."

Officers noted, "While our officers are trained to expect the unexpected, finding a raccoon holding a meth pipe is a first! No raccoons were hurt or injured in this incident."

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