Hamster Placed In Police Protective Custody Following DUI Stop -
Local authorities placed a hamster into protective custody after its owner, an intoxicated driver, was arrested.
Early Tuesday morning, three officers with the Beaverton Police pulled over 27-year-old Nicole Huey after suspecting her of driving while intoxicated, according to Oregon Live.
During the 12:30 a.m. stop, officers reportedly observed the hamster – whose name is not known – placed in her lap.
It was the only other occupant in the car, the website learned.
When Huey stepped out of the car, she placed the hamster on the dashboard. At that point, officers allegedly attempted to take the animal as well.
According to Officer Mike Rowe, the task was easier said than done.
“It took three officers to capture the furry little passenger,” Rowe was quoted as saying on the department’s Facebook page. “It appeared that the hamster wanted to stay in the vehicle, and it put up a good fight trying to avoid capture.”
The hamster was reportedly taken to the Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin. Huey was arrested for driving under the influence and held at Washington County Jail.
Upon her release, she reclaimed the animal from the clinic, according to Oregon Live.
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http://seattle.cbslocal.com/2012/10/18/hamster-placed-in-police-protective-custody-following-dui-stop/
Local authorities placed a hamster into protective custody after its owner, an intoxicated driver, was arrested.
Early Tuesday morning, three officers with the Beaverton Police pulled over 27-year-old Nicole Huey after suspecting her of driving while intoxicated, according to Oregon Live.
During the 12:30 a.m. stop, officers reportedly observed the hamster – whose name is not known – placed in her lap.
It was the only other occupant in the car, the website learned.
When Huey stepped out of the car, she placed the hamster on the dashboard. At that point, officers allegedly attempted to take the animal as well.
According to Officer Mike Rowe, the task was easier said than done.
“It took three officers to capture the furry little passenger,” Rowe was quoted as saying on the department’s Facebook page. “It appeared that the hamster wanted to stay in the vehicle, and it put up a good fight trying to avoid capture.”
The hamster was reportedly taken to the Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin. Huey was arrested for driving under the influence and held at Washington County Jail.
Upon her release, she reclaimed the animal from the clinic, according to Oregon Live.
Read more -
http://seattle.cbslocal.com/2012/10/18/hamster-placed-in-police-protective-custody-following-dui-stop/
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