Kentucky man accused of using raccoon to get back at bar owner

Article content

A Kentucky man faces charges for allegedly releasing a raccoon inside a crowded after bar after being  being denied entry into the watering hole.

The Murray Police Department said on social media that they received a call on the evening of June 6 that an individual had intentionally released a raccoon into an open business.

Police said the person had left the scene but was later found driving his vehicle and pulled over by officers.

According to police, the man refused to roll down his windows or step outside the vehicle. Cops said they s had to forcefully remove him from the vehicle.

Officers soon learned that the man had allegedly released a raccoon into the business and the animal bit a person. It was apparently in response to being told he was not allowed on the property.

Jonathan Mason, 40, was arrested and charged with assault, criminal trespassing, resisting arrest, and failure of owner to maintain required insurance.

A bartender at The Big Apple Grill and Bar said she was working the night of the incident.

“Apparently he had trapped a raccoon earlier in the day on his farm and he had been carrying it around with him,” Mary Hafner told the New York Post.

“I’m a bartender, so you know I’ve seen some crazy stuff in my time. But nothing like this.”

RECOMMENDED VIDEO

We apologize, but this video has failed to load.

Try refreshing your browser, or
tap here to see other videos from our team.

Play Video

Employees said locals refer to the man as “Cowboy Cody” as he lives alone on a farm and has caused trouble in the past.

According to Hafner, the man was banned from the establishment late last year following an incident involving a mule.

The accused man was arrested last December for leading cops on a high-speed drunken mule chase.