Dog-fighting Blakely, GA (US) Incident Date: Wednesday, Jan 31, 2007 County: Early Local Map: available Disposition: Alleged Charges: Felony CTA Alleged: Timothy Smith

Case ID: 11431 Classification: Fighting Animal: dog (pit-bull) View more cases in GA (US) Login to Watch this Case

The 29 pit bulldogs local authorities discovered chained to trees in a wooded area in Blakely last week didn't solve a crime - it uncovered the tip of a crime wave!

Authorities uncovering dog fighting crimes across the nation have also found dog fighting breeds criminal activities including drug trafficking, gambling, money laundering, weapons violations, gang activities, child endangerment and homicides.

No suspects have been arrested in connection with the dogs found last week, but authorities are searching for a Timothy Smith, A.K.A. "Shine" of Blakely. Outstanding warrants on the suspect include two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals, three counts of cruelty to animals, false imprisonment and drug trafficking. Anyone with information of the whereabouts of the suspect is asked to call the Sheriff's Dept. at 723-3577.

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Early County News - Feb 21, 2007

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