Dog-fighting - 8 dogs seized
Weare, NH (US)

Incident Date: Wednesday, Jan 31, 2001
County: Hillsborough

Disposition: Not Charged

Person of Interest: Bobby Jones

A Boston Scientology staffer was accused of being involved in dog-fighting in February, 2001.

Police charged Bobby Jones, a resident of Weare, New Hampshire, with animal cruelty and were investigating whether his pit bulls were used in dog fights.

Authorities seized eight malnourished and scarred dogs, and reportedly found documents in Jones' home that suggested the dogs were used in illegal animal fighting.

Jones is an administrator at the Church of Scientology in Boston. He was reportedly released on personal recognizance and ordered not to own any animals.

On November 30, 2001, an entry of nolle prosequi was filed by the District Attorney's office indicating that prosecution would not be pursued.

References

• The Associated Press - Feb 2001
• Hillsborough County Court Case # 01-700

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