California police officers in Vallejo took a 10-foot python into custody following a late-night chase in the Bay Area. The snake was recovered from a vehicle that officers had pursued during a disruption of a sideshow, an illegal gathering where drivers perform stunts with their cars. The pursuit was initiated after individuals in a Cadillac CT6 pointed lasers at a California Highway Patrol helicopter. The chase ultimately led to four arrests and the discovery of the abandoned python in Hercules, about 32 miles from San Francisco.
Vallejo Police documented the incident on social media, sharing the unusual turn of events with their followers. The python, a nonvenomous snake, was deemed abandoned by authorities. The officers did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the snake or why it was in the vehicle that was being pursued.
The presence of the snake added an unexpected twist to the already eventful chase and sideshow disruption. The Vallejo Police Department has not released additional information about the python or its origins. USA TODAY has reached out to the department for further details on the incident. Overall, the incident highlights the unpredictable nature of police work and the variety of situations officers may encounter while on duty.
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