US EditionMeth, spider monkey and rattlesnakes seized after California traffic stop, officials say
- Solano County deputies stopped a car near Vallejo on May 6, uncovering meth, a spider monkey, and rattlesnakes during the investigation.
- The traffic stop followed by a home search led to the discovery of an endangered spider monkey illegally kept, reflecting a growing trend of exotic animal trafficking.
- Officials named the 18-month-old primate Violeta and transferred her to the Oakland Zoo, where staff began a full physical exam including bloodwork and CT scans.
- Dr. Andrea Goodnight from the Oakland Zoo noted that an increasing number of these animals are being transported from South America and kept in private residences, a practice she considers unsuitable.
- The Oakland Zoo plans to cooperate with state and national agencies to find Violeta a sanctuary or accredited zoo, aiming to help her live a healthy life after recovery.
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California meth bust leads to rescue of young spider monkey
A Northern California drug bust has reportedly led to the rescue of three exotic animals, including a spider monkey now being treated at the Oakland Zoo.Deputies with the Solano County Sheriff's Office initiated a traffic stop May 6 in the unincorporated area of Vallejo, about 30 miles from San Francisco, according to a Facebook post.The stop ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Vallejo local Clifford Vincenty and the seizure of about half a pou…
Arrest Leads to Seizure of Meth at Vallejo Home, as Well as Endangered Monkey, Live Rattlesnakes
A traffic stop in Solano County led to the arrest of a Vallejo man and subsequent search of his home, which led to the discovery a lot of meth, an endangered baby spider monkey, and two live rattlesnakes.We don't rag on Vallejo as much as we used to here at SFist, but some crazy stuff still happens in that particular town with a certain amount of frequency, and we can't help but call out the trend.The latest: A 50-year-old Vallejo man, Clifford …
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The ReporterMeth, spider monkey, rattlesnakes seized after traffic stop, home search
What began as a traffic stop ultimately turned into a drug bust and animal rescue mission last week according to the Solano County Sheriff’s Office. According to sheriff’s officials, Clifford Vincenty, 50, of Vallejo was arrested April 6 after deputies pulled him over in the unincorporated area of Vallejo. A search of his vehicle uncovered about a half a pound of methamphetamine and Vincenty was booked into Solano County Jail on felony charges o…
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