Ohio Police Find Raccoon 'Chewy' Holding Meth Pipe; Owner Charged, Permit Required for Raccoon Ownership

During a traffic stop in Akron, Ohio, police discovered a raccoon named 'Chewy' sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle with a methamphetamine pipe in its mouth. The incident occurred in Springfield Township, and the raccoon was found in the car of a woman who was wanted by authorities. The owner faced multiple charges, including drug possession. In Ohio, owning a raccoon is legal only with a permit, which the owners did not have. Authorities have stated that the raccoon will either be re-homed or the family may obtain the necessary certification to keep it. The unusual encounter has drawn attention due to the raccoon's involvement with the drug paraphernalia during the arrest.