Dog-fighting - 4 dogs seized Toledo, OH (US) Incident Date: Tuesday, Nov 21, 2006 County: Lucas Local Map: available Disposition: Not Charged Person of Interest: Cordell Culp Case Updates: 3 update(s) available

Case ID: 10187 Classification: Fighting Animal: dog (non pit-bull), dog (pit-bull) View more cases in OH (US) Drugs or alcohol involved Login to Watch this Case

Authorities are investigating whether a West Toledo duplex is being used for dogfighting. Robert Bethany, the owner of the residence at 1518 Jermain Drive, reported to police Nov 21 afternoon that he was informed that dogfighting was taking place at the structure.

The lower level of the duplex was vacant, but Cordell Culp, 20, who is a cousin of Mr. Bethany, recently rented the upper unit. However, Mr Culp's lease expired and he shouldn't have remained there, Mr. Bethany told police.

When authorities arrived about 3:30 p.m. Nov 21, they found broken windows and damaged door locks and the walls and carpet were covered in blood, according to a Toledo police report.

An injured pit bull was found inside the home, another pit bull and a puppy pit bull were found in an unattached garage, and a boxer-mix dog was in a pen in the backyard, the report stated.

The Lucas County Dog Warden was called and the dogs, of which all but the puppy showed signs of fighting, were seized.

A treadmill used to train dogs to fight also was in the home, along with other evidence that illegal dogfighting took place there, Dog Warden Tom Skeldon said. A four-inch chain, blue leash, and photos taken of the scene also were placed into evidence, according to the police report.

A marijuana plant was found growing in the home on Jermain and Mr. Culp was charged with illegal cultivation of marijuana in an arrest warrant filed in Toledo Municipal Court.

Authorities continue to investigate the dogfighting complaint.

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Toledo Blade - Nov 22, 2006

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