Charges Filed: Venomous Snake Spotted in Northwest Raleigh
Donna-maria Harris | 919.996.1200 | donna-maria.harris@raleighnc.gov
Laura Hourigan | 919.996.1219 | laura.hourigan@raleighnc.gov
Criminal summonses have been issued against Christopher Michael Gifford, 21, in connection with NC General Statute Chapter 14, Article 55, which regulates ownership of venomous reptiles. Included were 36 counts of improper enclosures, three counts of mislabeled enclosures and one count of failure to report escape.
The information immediately below was distributed at 5:40 p.m. on July 1:
The Zebra Cobra is safely contained and being cared for in an appropriate facility.
The Raleigh Police Department worked with outside resources to safely secure exotic venomous reptiles that were located in a residence on Chamonix Place.
No charges have been filed at this time. Additional follow-up work will take place before final determinations are made concerning the case.
The information immediately below was distributed at 9:06 p.m. on June 30:
The snake has been located and safely removed.
The information immediately below was distributed at 11:16 a.m. on June 29:
The 911 call concerning this incident is available in the link below. As required by NCGS §132-1.4 and/or §143-518, information has been redacted from the call and the audio has been altered to disguise the caller's natural voice.
The information immediately below was distributed at 1:31 a.m. on June 29:
At approximately 5:10 p.m. this evening, a Raleigh Police Department animal control officer responded to the 7000 block of Sandringham Drive in conjunction with a report of a live snake that was spotted on the porch of a resident's property. Upon the officer's arrival, the snake was not located.
During the follow-up investigation, it was discovered that the Zebra Cobra (picture available at a link below) is missing from a resident's home in the area. Residents are advised that the venomous snake is still on the loose and could spit and bite if cornered. If anyone sees the snake, they are asked to call 911 immediately.
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