Charges dropped for man who had pet opossum, 'Saffron,' confiscated during Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — This past Mardi Gras, "Saffron" the pet opossum was confiscated by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents in the French Quarter.

At the time, "Saffron" belonged to William Voiles, but was taken away because agents said it was illegal to possess a wild animal. Voiles was issued a ticket to appear in court.

Voiles said that this week in court, he plead no contest in exchange for having the charges dropped, and the judge did.