| Case ID: 13843 |
| Classification: Fighting |
| Animal: dog (pit-bull) |
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Thursday, Mar 1, 2001
County: HenryCharges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Convicted
Defendants/Suspects:
» Edward Charles Wells, Jr.
» Edward Charles Wells, Sr.
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
A judge in Henry County General District Court ordered 20 pit bulls involved in a dog fighting ring be put to death on 10/6/01.
The judge also ordered their owners to pay the estimated $7,800 to care for the animals until they are put to sleep. Edward Wells Senior (48) and his son Edward Wells Junior (23) are charged with promoting dog fighting for sport or gain. Both men are from Bassett.
On March 22, 2001, authorities found 21 pit bulls after searching a mobile home as part of a drug investigation. One of the dogs died the next day. Authorities say many of the dogs were injured, apparently from dog fighting. If convicted of the felony charges, both men face up to five years in prison.
Case Updates
| According to Circuit Court records, nolle prosequi's were filed by the District Attorney's office on October 19, 2001. Each defendant originally faced felony dog-fighting charges, punishable by up to 5 years in prison. The previous minor misdemeanor convictions for failure to provide rabies vaccines and county dog tags from April 26, 2001, remained in effect after appeals were dropped in District Court. Restitution was ordered in the amount of $7,800.00 for the care of the animals. All surviving dogs were ordered to be destroyed. |
| Source: Henry County District and Circuit Courts Update posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 7:20PM |
References
- NWHSA - 2001
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