Dog-fighting - 11 dogs seized
Milwaukee, WI (US)

Incident Date: Wednesday, Sep 24, 2008
County: Milwaukee

Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Steve Denell Blackmon

A Milwaukee man faces charges of dog fighting after police investigating illegal drug dealing discovered the operation.

Animal control officers took six pit bulls and five puppies from the residence. All 11 have been euthanized.

Police reported that the basement kennel had a fighting ring with blood in it and a tread mill for dogs. Some dogs had marks on them consistent with fighting.

Charges filed against 40-year-old Steve Blackmon include instigating animal fights and training animals for fights.

He's also charged with maintaining a drug trafficking place and possessing cocaine with intent to deliver.

References

• Examiner.com - Sep 24, 2008

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