The Brief
- A Marion County sheriff’s deputy rescued a stray kitten from the side of U.S. 441 during a late-night DUI traffic stop.
- Dubbed “Lil Billy” for his distinctive white “mustache,” the black-and-white kitten was brought to safety by responding personnel.
- Lil Billy was officially adopted by a sheriff’s office evidence technician with support from the Ocala animal rescue organization VOCAL.
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A stray kitten has found a forever home after a Marion County sheriff’s deputy rescued the animal during a late-night DUI traffic stop.
The feline – named “Lil Billy” for his adorable white “mustache” – has officially joined the family of one of the agency’s Evidence Property Technicians, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
What we know:
When Cpl. Robert Young was conducting a traffic stop around 1 a.m., July 18 – after seeing a vehicle speeding and failing to stay in its lane – he heard a small meow from across U.S. 441. …