Jamestown, CA…The Sheriff’s Office received information from a concerned citizen about a Jamestown man who was rumored to be in possession of an alligator. The Fish and Wildlife Warden was contacted and accompanied us to the location. The 3 1/2 foot alligator was located on the premise in a heated, rubber lined tank and was seized by the Department of Fish and Wildlife after their investigation determined that the person in possession was not permitted to have the restricted species.

The alligator was safely taken to a permitted facility for housing. We want to urge anyone who is thinking about acquiring a restricted species animal to first contact Fish and Wildlife as a permit must be granted and there are requirements and procedures for caging and housing of restricted species.