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Butler County Deputy Catches Snake in Resident’s Bedroom

Sheriff Richard Jones released the footage to show deputies routinely handle noncriminal public‑service calls.

Overview

  • Butler County deputies were dispatched to a home after a snake was found inside a bedroom and responded to capture and remove the animal.
  • Video released by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office shows Deputy Brittney Koch corralling the snake and placing it for relocation.
  • Deputy Koch relocated the snake to nearby woods, and no injuries or further threats were reported.
  • Sheriff Richard Jones used the episode to explain that deputies handle a wide range of calls beyond arrests, including animal and safety tasks.
  • Local outlet WTAE published the sheriff’s office video, which the department framed as a public‑engagement example of everyday community policing.