Wildcats, drugs seized from PA home
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WKBN) — Two people were arrested in Clearfield County for drug trafficking and endangering the welfare of a child after thousands of dollars worth of drugs were seized, along with two wildcats.
According to a release from Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, in collaboration with PSP and the Clearfield County District Attorney's Office, officers recovered two live African wildcats, which appeared to be unlawfully possessed.
Jennifer Dixon, 27, and Nicholas Rumsey, 33, are each charged with possession with intent to distribute, endangering the welfare of a child, and other related drug charges.
In the search of the property, officers seized:
About three pounds of methamphetamine, valued at $19,200
About 159 grams of fentanyl, valued at $63,000
About nine grams of heroin, valued at $3,600
Other drug paraphernalia
The Pennsylvania State Game Commission is investigating the conduct regarding the wildcats.
Court records state Dixon was charged on Thursday, denied bail and is due back in court for a hearing on Wednesday.
Rumsey has not yet been arraigned as of Monday morning, according to court records.
'Our agents never know what they're going to find when they prepare for a search at a residence, and this case was no exception,' Attorney General Dave Sunday said in a news release. 'The agents' seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin ensures those drugs will not harm surrounding communities. The recovery and rescue of these wildcats provides the animals with opportunities to live safer, healthier lives – not caged in the basement of this home. I am grateful to Pennsylvania State Police and all the agencies involved in this operation for this remarkable seizure.'
An investigation is ongoing.
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