Alabama attack squirrel owner charged with wildlife violation

In this June 2019 photo released by the Limestone County Sheriff's Office, a squirrel is shown in a cage, in Ala. Alabama investigators say a man kept the caged "attack squirrel" in his apartment and fed it methamphetamine to ensure it stayed aggressive. (Limestone County Sheriff's Office via AP)

An Alabama man accused of feeding methamphetamine to what authorities called an attack squirrel is being charged with a state wildlife offense.
Court records show 35-year-old Mickey Joel Paulk is now charged with illegal possession of wildlife.
Paulk hasn't denied having a pet squirrel, which is illegal under state law. But he has denied police allegations that he fed meth to the squirrel to make it aggressive.
Officers encountered the animal during a raid at an apartment. Paulk later told The Associated Press he had the squirrel since it was a baby and would never give it drugs.
Limestone County sheriffs officers arrested Paulk last week following a chase in which he allegedly rammed an investigators vehicle. He faces illegal gun possession and other charges.