PLANO, Texas -- Authorities in Plano have taken a monkey, an alligator, a tarantula and six piranhas from a man's home after showing up on his doorstep to investigate a hit-and-run fender bender.
Animal control officials last week cited Bobby Crawford Jr. on misdemeanor charges for his illegal collection of exotic animals.
Police came to his house February 7 to investigate a car accident.
Once inside they noticed the monkey and a 50-gallon aquarium filled with six piranhas.
Crawford also said he owned three American alligators named Godzilla, Blondie and Relentless.
Animal control cited Crawford for the gator and the monkey.
A report has been filed with the state wildlife department regarding the piranhas.
Authorities said possession of exotic, harmful or potentially harmful fish or aquatic plants is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 and 180 days in jail.
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