A concerned citizen reported to the Grants Pass Police department that an alligator was in her driveway early Monday morning.
First responding Officers arrived at the scene and confirmed that there was indeed an alligator at the driveway.
Considering the proximity to children boarding a bus for school, it was decided the reptile should be apprehended, and officers utilized a catch pole and tape to subdue the creature and restrained its jaws.
Oregon State Police were contacted, and will be forwarding the case to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
As a reminder, keeping such an animal, unless you operate a facility licensed to provide care for such animals, is prohibited.
