‘Chimp Loopy’ Star
Tonia Haddix Arrested …
One other Chimp Stashed at Residence!!!
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“Chimp Crazy” star Tonia Haddix — the Missouri girl who as soon as faked her beloved chimp Tonka’s dying – is again in sizzling water … and this time, she’s behind bars.
The 55-year-old unique animal dealer was arrested Saturday after a decide threw her in jail for dodging courtroom orders to cough up $224k in authorized charges owed to PETA. However get this … when officers raided her residence, they discovered one other hidden chimpanzee dwelling in her basement.
In courtroom docs obtained by Rolling Stone, authorities say Haddix was secretly stashing a “mature female chimp” in a makeshift enclosure, full with blankets, a Gatorade bottle, and half-eaten sweet. They safely eliminated the ape throughout a shock search earlier this month.
The brand new chimp discovery wasn’t even why Haddix acquired hauled off to jail — however prosecutors at the moment are utilizing it as ammo to maintain her locked up till her August 7 sentencing.
This all comes years after Haddix pulled a wild stunt, faking Tonka’s dying to cease him from being taken to a sanctuary. He was later discovered alive.
Haddix’s husband, who allegedly tried to stall officers throughout a house go to, can also be dealing with arrest.
Seems to be like Haddix’s chimp drama simply swung to an entire new degree!