New York State Weighing Felony Firearms Charges Against Peanut the Squirrel’s Owner

The conservation department has not made a final decision on potential charges.

Mark Longo via AP
Peanut was seized by officers from the state Department of Environmental Conservation at Mark Longo's home at rural Pine City, New York on October 30, 2024. Mark Longo via AP

First, conservation officers in New York seized a beloved social media star, Peanut the squirrel, and euthanized it in an incident that has become a symbol of government overreach. Now, they are weighing whether to bring felony firearms charges against Peanut’s owner, Mark Longo, according to a report. 

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