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WJAR (Providence, Rhode Island) 09 June 04 Gator Spotted Riding In BMW - Reptile Was In Back Seat Of Car
Philadelphia police made an unusual traffic stop Tuesday. Officers spotted an alligator in the back seat of a car on the Roosevelt Boulevard.
Police pulled over Danya Johnson and questioned her about the reptile in her BMW. Johnson said the gator was her pet.
The nearly 4-foot reptile is now in the hands of the Philadelphia Animal Care Association.
Johnson is awaiting a hearing.
It is against the law to own an alligator.

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Gator Spotted Riding In BMW

WTAE (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) 10 June 04 Woman Cited After Pet Gator Rides With Snout Out Window - Gator Was Sitting On Driver's Lap
Philadelphia: We've all seen dogs sticking their heads out of a car window -- but an alligator?
An off-duty police officer called for help in Philadelphia when he spotted a gator sticking its nose out of a black BMW. The car was stopped, and Danya Johnson was cited for having an exotic animal within city limits.
Police say Johnson was in the passenger seat of the beemer and the 3.5 foot reptile was sitting in her lap. One police official said Johnson was distraught when the alligator was taken from her.
It's now being looked after by the Philadelphia Animal Care and Control Association. And Johnson is due in court next month.
Woman Cited After Pet Gator Rides With Snout Out Window