Police Bust Alleged Pit Bull Fighting Ring
Investigators Looking For More People Allegedly Involved
POSTED: Monday, February 9, 2004
UPDATED: 6:38 am EST February 10,
2004
Authorities arrested five men Monday after an anonymous tip led sheriff's deputies to an alleged pit bull fighting ring in Orange County, Fla., according to Local 6 News.
When authorities arrived at 1406 Leroy Court in Apopka, Fla., they found several empty dog kennels on the property and several cars on the lot.As deputies continued to check the property, a blue Buick with five men (pictured, left) drove into the area."As we are there, we see a blue Buick approach the area," Orange County sheriff's office spokesman Carlos Torres said. "As soon as the vehicle sees us, it tries to abruptly back up."When the car was searched a .45-caliber handgun was recovered in the rear floor under a seat along with cocaine, marijuana, $5,000 in cash and a seriously injured pit bull dog."It (dog) appeared to be pretty bloodied," Torres said.All of the men arrested were charged for animal fighting-baiting, narcotics possession and cruelty of animals.Deputies are searching for more people involved in the alleged dog fighting operation.The injured pit bull was taken to Orange County Animal Services.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
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Orange County Authorities Bust Alleged Dog Fight Ring When authorities arrived at 1406 Leroy Court in Apopka, Fla., they found several empty dog kennels on the property and several cars on the lot.As deputies continued to check the property, a blue Buick with five men (pictured, left) drove into the area."As we are there, we see a blue Buick approach the area," Orange County sheriff's office spokesman Carlos Torres said. "As soon as the vehicle sees us, it tries to abruptly back up."When the car was searched a .45-caliber handgun was recovered in the rear floor under a seat along with cocaine, marijuana, $5,000 in cash and a seriously injured pit bull dog."It (dog) appeared to be pretty bloodied," Torres said.All of the men arrested were charged for animal fighting-baiting, narcotics possession and cruelty of animals.Deputies are searching for more people involved in the alleged dog fighting operation.The injured pit bull was taken to Orange County Animal Services.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.Copyright 2005 by Internet Broadcasting Systems and Local6.com.
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