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Yahoo
10 hours ago
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2 African wildcats seized in Pennsylvania drug bust
Two African wildcats were seized during a drug bust in central Pennsylvania, in addition to more than $85,000 worth of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin. Jennifer Dixon, 27, and Nicholas Rumsey, 33, have each been charged with possession with intent to distribute, endangering the welfare of a child, and other related drug charges, according to a Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office news release. During a search of the their residence in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania last week on June 5, about three pounds of methamphetamine, 159 grams of fentanyl, 9 grams of heroin, and $7,390 in cash were seized, according to a news release. Investigators estimate the total value of the drugs to be around $85,800. According to Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers, about 7,950 doses of fentanyl were seized during the search. Opioid epidemic: Drug overdose deaths plummet to pre-pandemic levels during fentanyl crisis During the search, two African wildcats were located in the basement of Dixon and Rumsey's residence, a news release states. The animals appeared to be unlawfully kept, as permits are required to keep wildcats in the state of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania State Game Commission confiscated the wildcats as part of an ongoing investigation. "The rescue of these African wildcats serves the dual benefit of protecting these exotic creatures and protecting the people in that neighborhood," Sayers said in a news release. The Pennsylvania Game Commission did not immediately respond for comment about the status of the African wildcats when contacted by USA TODAY on June 11. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2 African wildcats seized in Pennsylvania drug bust
Yahoo
2 days ago
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African wildcats, over $85K in drugs found in Central Pennsylvania basement
Police say they found dangerous drugs and African wildcats inside a Central Pennsylvania home during a bust. According to NBC News affiliate WJAC, the exotic animals were found living in the basement of a Clearfield County home. The state game commission took them away. Investigators say they also found three pounds of methamphetamine, 159 grams of fentanyl and nine grams of heroin. Combined, the drugs have a street value of more than $85,000. Two people, Jennifer Dixon, 27, and Nicholas Rumsey, 33, are facing charges in connection with the bust. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Meth, fentanyl, heroin and African wildcats found in Pennsylvania home during bust
Drugs, cash and two African wildcats were found in a home in Clearfield County during a drug bust, authorities said on Monday. In a news release, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General said Jennifer Dixon and Nicholas Rumsey are facing charges in connection with the bust earlier this month. Drugs seized, African wildcats rescued from Pennsylvania home Authorities said law enforcement served a search warrant at the Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, home on June 5 as part of an ongoing investigation into the two suspects. At the home, officials said approximately three pounds of methamphetamine, 159 grams of fentanyl, nine grams of heroin, nearly $8,000 in cash, and two African wildcats were found. The animals were found living in cages in the basement of the home. The Pennsylvania State Game Commission took possession of the wildcats, the attorney general's office said. But it was not immediately known where they were taken. Permits are required to keep animals like African wildcats in a home, and "these cats appeared to be unlawfully kept," the news release said. "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," Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said in the news release. The investigation is ongoing, officials said. The 27-year-old Dixon and 33-year-old Rumsey are charged with possession with intent to distribute, endangering the welfare of a child and other drug-related charges.
