Dog-fighting - 6 dogs seized Rochester, NY (US)Incident Date: Friday, Aug 22, 2008 County: Monroe
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Thaddeus Green
An investigation by the Humane Society has resulted in the arrest and guilty plea of 36-year-old Thaddeus Green of Rochester.
Green pled guilty to criminal possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute and faces up to 10 years in jail. He was arrested for possession with intent to fight dogs. An investigation led officers to Green's residence, where they found six pit bull dogs with evidence of recent fighting, as well as dog fighting paraphernalia.
Officers also discovered a 12-gauge shot gun and ammunition, four ounces of marijuana, and numerous packages of crack cocaine.
Under the plea arrangement, Green has surrendered custody of the six dogs to the Humane Society, and is prohibited from owning any dogs following his incarceration.
The sentencing hearing date for Green is yet to be determined. He is being held on bail at the Monroe County Jail pending sentencing. References |