Police arrest Florida man found with gun, drugs and a baby alligator while stopping traffic

Police in Naples, Florida arrested a 31-year-old man early Friday morning after finding him in possession of a baby alligator, firearms and drugs during a traffic stop. according to a Facebook post by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.

Officers arrested Naples resident Michael Marolla, the front passenger of the vehicle, at around 12:30 a.m. near 12 South East Street and Golden Gate Avenue after stopping the pickup truck driver for being hit. driving license suspension.

According to the Facebook post, police found a live baby alligator in an open plastic tub on the bed of the pickup.

Police charged Marolla with two counts of carrying a concealed firearm. He also faces charges of drug possession and possession of a narcotic device.

Wildlife officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrived at the scene to investigate.

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission could not be reached for comment.

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