Ohio Woman Victoria Vidal Arrested After Pet Raccoon Chewy Found With Methamphetamine and Crack Cocaine During Traffic Stop

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Updated May 8, 2025, 10:13 AM

In Springfield Township, Ohio, police arrested 55-year-old Victoria Vidal after discovering her pet raccoon, Chewy, in the driver's seat of her car holding a meth pipe during a routine traffic stop. The incident occurred when Vidal was pulled over due to an active warrant and a suspended driver's license. Upon further inspection of the vehicle, officers found 7.15 grams of methamphetamine, 0.10 grams of crack cocaine, and three used glass meth pipes inside a Sheetz bag, along with seven bags of methamphetamine. Vidal faces charges including third-degree felony drug possession, three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, and a citation for driving with a suspended license. She was also turned over to the Cuyahoga Falls Police due to her active warrant. Officers Austin Branham and Ty Klapp were involved in the traffic stop. The raccoon, Chewy, was unharmed during the incident and was confirmed to be legally owned by Vidal, who had the necessary documentation. The Springfield Township Police Department noted that this was a first for their officers, highlighting the unexpected nature of the encounter.

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WETM-TV

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Chewy the raccoon is “safe and secure” after he was discovered playing with meth pipes during a traffic stop in Ohio on Monday, May 5, police said. https://t.co/fO2QgyD2MV

WCVB-TV Boston

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FOX 5 DC

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A traffic stop in Ohio took an unusual turn on Monday when police say they found a pet raccoon named ‘Chewy’ sitting in the driver’s seat with a meth pipe in its mouth during a traffic stop. https://t.co/dr4wF21l73