Police in Georgia have arrested a man for allegedly breeding and training 106 pit bulls for dog fighting, according to a news release.
Vincent Lemark Burrell, 55, was arrested by the Paulding County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday at his home about 30 miles from AtlantaDetectives found unvaccinated pit bulls at the suspect's home that were left outside for days on end and tied to trees or metal stumps in the ground"using large and extremely heavy logging chains and thick collars." Some of the pit bulls were emaciated while others were very strong and aggressive towards other dogs, according to police.
Dog collars seized in connection with a Georgia man who was arrested for allegedly breeding and training over 100 pit bulls for dog fighting.There were also dogs in the suspect's basement, where the presence and strong smell of excrement and urine made authorities have to wear protective equipment to enter the home.
"Conditions where dogs were being housed, both inside and on the exterior of this property, were not fit for humans, much less dogs," the sheriff's office said in the statement.Burrell was arrested without incident and charged with felony counts of cruelty to animals and dog fighting. He remains at the Paulding County Jail where he's being held without bond.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Over 100 dogs rescued from massive dog-fighting ring in GeorgiaDeputies found 106 dogs, mostly pit bulls, on his property.
Read more »
Georgia man arrested in dog-fighting ring bust, more than 100 dogs rescuedA Georgia was arrested in a dog-fighting operation bust on Tuesday in Paulding County. Vincent Lemark Burrell faces charges of animal cruelty and dog fighting.
Read more »
Zion Williamson scores 26 as Pelicans beat Rockets 119-106Zion Williamson scored 26 points and Brandon Ingram iced the game with six points in a 13-0 run in the final 2:07 to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-106 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
Read more »
Pelicans 119, Rockets 106: Comeback falls shortThe Rockets could not survive a night filled with turnovers from start to finish.
Read more »
Steph Curry scores 40, Warriors rally past Cavs 106-101Stephen Curry rallied the Golden State Warriors past the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-101 on Friday night.
Read more »