Safari owner arrested after drugs, sick animals found: Cops
Share this @internewscast.com

Left: Oregon State Police conduct a raid at the West Coast Game Park Safari. Right: A photo provided by the Oregon State Police shows a lion at the West Coast Game Park Safari near Bandon, Oregon, dated May 15, 2025 (Oregon State Police via AP).

The owner of a safari park in Oregon has been taken into custody after authorities reportedly found not just more than 300 animals in poor condition, but also around 80 grams of methamphetamine, eight grams of cocaine, and $1.6 million in cash.

According to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Brian Tenney, aged 52, faces charges of methamphetamine possession, production, and attempted trafficking, as reported Tuesday.

According to the Oregon State Police, law enforcement agencies and the Oregon Humane Society, among others, raided the West Coast Game Park Safari near Bandon on May 15. The raid was the result of a “lengthy criminal investigation into the facility’s operations.” During the four-day search of the property, officials discovered 310 animals, some of which were in poor condition.

Love true crime? Sign up for our newsletter, The Law&Crime Docket, to get the latest real-life crime stories delivered right to your inbox.

“Teams of veterinary staff evaluated dietary needs of the animals and supplied fresh feed for each species,” state police said. “The Oregon Humane Society purchased food and staff from all agencies are assisting in animal feeding.”

A camel, a chicken, and a kinkajou had to be euthanized, per cops. The rest of the animals were dispersed to other animal sanctuaries or rescue facilities.

In addition to the drugs and cash, cops also allegedly recovered 44 firearms, one of which was modified into a machine gun.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Mother Streams Live Video Before Attempting to Harm Herself and Children: District Attorney Reports

Shaniece Willingham (Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office). A Florida mother allegedly attempted to…

Japanese Court Denies Australian Grandmother’s Appeal in Drug Trafficking Case

Perth grandmother Donna Nelson will remain in a Japanese prison after losing…

Police Report Fatal Incident at Ace Hardware: Motorcyclist Struck and Killed

Background: The scene of the tragic incident at an Ace Hardware store…

10-Year-Old Girl with Autism Passes Away After Being Kept in Bed: Police

Left: Heather Cross. Right: Darcy Cross (Crow Wing County Jail). A Minnesota…

Attorney General: Farmer Exploited Teen Girls, Paying Little to Nothing

Inset: Ramiro Caal Jolomna (Chester County Prison). Background: Dave Sunday, seen in…

Police Report: Suspect Admits to Killing Missing Family’s Father

Left (Clockwise from top left): Geraldina Peguero-Mancebo, Junior Cabrera-Colon, and their son…

Maryland Man Accused of Ex-Wife’s Murder Originally Reported as Failed Burglary

A 65-year-old man from Maryland has been accused of murdering his former…

Tragic Incident Occurs Following High School Reunion: Police Report

Context: Law enforcement conducts a probe on I-95 in Upper Chichester Township,…

Tragic Incident at Gas Station: Man Fatally Shoots Wife During Custody Exchange

Inset: Sydney Emmanuel Davis Jr. (Shelby Township Police Department). Background: The Meijer…

Man Allegedly Murders Friend Over Kansas City Chiefs Hoodie Dispute: Police

Background: The location of the car wash close to the junction of…

Police Report: Children Aged 4 and 5 Leave Home While Mother Naps

Inset: Ashley Boyd (Volusia County Jail). Background: Pet Paradise in Ormond Beach,…

South Carolina Man Accused of Holding Four Individuals Captive at Home; Probe Launched Following One’s Death

A South Carolina man has been arrested for keeping four people captive…