• A woman named Victoria Vidal was arrested after a raccoon held a meth pipe in her car during a traffic stop.
• The incident occurred when police noticed the vehicle's registered owner had a suspended license and an active warrant.
• The raccoon, named Chewy, was unharmed and found to be owned legally by Vidal.
• Authorities discovered methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and additional drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.
• Vidal faces multiple charges including drug possession and may have further charges pending lab results.

A surprising incident unfolded in Ohio when police stopped a vehicle whose registered owner was identified as 55-year-old Victoria Vidal, whose driving privileges were suspended and had an active warrant. Upon approaching the car, Officer Austin Branham discovered a pet raccoon named “Chewy” gripping a glass methamphetamine pipe while sitting in the driver's seat. The unexpected encounter led to a deeper inspection, revealing illegal substances in the vehicle, including methamphetamine and crack cocaine, along with three used meth pipes, according to ABC News and CBS News.

Victoria Vidal was subsequently charged with drug possession and three counts of drug paraphernalia. Additionally, she was cited for driving under suspension. Further charges for crack cocaine possession may arise depending on the lab results from the state's Bureau of Criminal Investigation, reports CBS News and India Times.

Interestingly, authorities confirmed that Chewy remained unharmed and that Vidal had appropriate documentation to keep a pet raccoon, as these animals can be legally owned in Ohio under strict regulations. The Springfield Township Police expressed their surprise, stating, “While our officers are trained to expect the unexpected, finding a raccoon holding a meth pipe is a first!” The police department released bodycam footage capturing the unusual moment of discovery, inviting mixed reactions from the public on social media, according to ABC News, CBS News, and India Times.