Post by Tammi21 on May 3, 2005 12:54:43 GMT -5
I found this on www.pet-abuse.com/
Dog-fighting - dog found dead - (Bridgeville, DE - US)
Crime Date: 04/26/2005
Case Status: Alleged
Abusers/Suspects:
Randolph Clayton
Case Report
A man has been arrested on dog fighting and animal cruelty charges after animal control officers found a dead pit bull in the woods near his home.
John E. Caldwell, executive director of the Delaware Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, said Randolph Clayton is being held at the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $6,000 bail. A hearing is scheduled for April 28, 2005.
According to court records, a neighbor notified SPCA officials about 9:45 a.m. Thursday that Clayton and another man were seen walking into the woods on his property with two pit bulls, one black and one brown.
The two men allegedly then emerged from the woods with only one pit bull, which appeared to be bloody, authorities said in court documents.
After a half-hour, the neighbor ventured into the woods and discovered the brown pit bull dead.
Animal control officers questioned the caller and retrieved the dead dog.
They also seized the injured black pit bull from Clayton's home so it could be treated by a veterinarian. The dog was covered in blood and had multiple bite wounds, authorities said in court records.
When Clayton returned home, he refused to give the animal control officers identification and acted argumentative, authorities said. State police were called in for assistance.
Caldwell said Clayton's boots and jeans had blood splattered on them. The witness identified Clayton as one of the two men seen entering and leaving the woods.
The second man has not been located, Caldwell said.
"When we locate him, we would bring the charges," he said.
Clayton is charged with two counts each of animal cruelty and dog fighting. If convicted, he could face up to a $5,000 fine, three years in prison for each offense and be prohibited from owning any pets for 15 years.
Dog-fighting - dog found dead - (Bridgeville, DE - US)
Crime Date: 04/26/2005
Case Status: Alleged
Abusers/Suspects:
Randolph Clayton
Case Report
A man has been arrested on dog fighting and animal cruelty charges after animal control officers found a dead pit bull in the woods near his home.
John E. Caldwell, executive director of the Delaware Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, said Randolph Clayton is being held at the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $6,000 bail. A hearing is scheduled for April 28, 2005.
According to court records, a neighbor notified SPCA officials about 9:45 a.m. Thursday that Clayton and another man were seen walking into the woods on his property with two pit bulls, one black and one brown.
The two men allegedly then emerged from the woods with only one pit bull, which appeared to be bloody, authorities said in court documents.
After a half-hour, the neighbor ventured into the woods and discovered the brown pit bull dead.
Animal control officers questioned the caller and retrieved the dead dog.
They also seized the injured black pit bull from Clayton's home so it could be treated by a veterinarian. The dog was covered in blood and had multiple bite wounds, authorities said in court records.
When Clayton returned home, he refused to give the animal control officers identification and acted argumentative, authorities said. State police were called in for assistance.
Caldwell said Clayton's boots and jeans had blood splattered on them. The witness identified Clayton as one of the two men seen entering and leaving the woods.
The second man has not been located, Caldwell said.
"When we locate him, we would bring the charges," he said.
Clayton is charged with two counts each of animal cruelty and dog fighting. If convicted, he could face up to a $5,000 fine, three years in prison for each offense and be prohibited from owning any pets for 15 years.