Dog-fighting, neglect
Jackson, NJ (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Oct 23, 2006
County: Ocean

Disposition: Convicted

Defendant/Suspect: Jason T. Reid

On Dec. 21, Jason T. Reid, of Jackson, was convicted in municipal court of three counts of animal cruelty stemming from an ongoing investigation by animal control officers Joseph Sbano and Robert Pintye. Reid was expected to face sentencing on Jan. 3.

"On Oct. 23 several pit bulls were found on the Cross Street property where Mr. Reid lives," Sbano reported. "There was a 2-year-old male pit bull weighing 40 pounds that was tied on a chain weighing 83 pounds. The dog had an abscess on its neck, along with old bite wounds and scars on its face, head and neck."

Sbano said another male pit bull on the property was extremely thin and weak, with sores on its hindquarters and no water available. Both of those dogs were seized along with three puppies that were being kept in a cage with no shelter or water, the animal control officer said.

All of the dogs were taken to the Ocean County animal facility.

"Today they are thriving," Sbano said. "Hopefully they will be placed in a caring home."

References

• Tri-Town News - Jan 5, 2007

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