Dog-fighting - 4 dogs seized
Rochester, NY (US)Incident Date: Saturday, Jun 6, 2009
County: Monroe
Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Alleged
Alleged: Terrell Wade
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
The Humane Society of Greater Rochester says a Rochester man has been arrested on animal fighting charges after a wounded pit bull was found in his back yard.
Spokeswoman Adrienne McHargue says 34 year old Terrell Wade of Avenue B was charged with Felony Animal Fighting -- which carries a penalty of up to four years in jail and a $25,000 fine.
Investigators were called to Wade's address by Rochester Police and Rochester Animal Control after the wounded dog was found in his yard. It turned out to have older injuries consistent with wounds from dog fighting. The investigators seized a total of four adult pit bulls and equipment used to train dogs for fighting. All are being held at the Lollypop Farm shelter.
Wade is being held at the Monroe County Jail.
Case UpdatesA Rochester man facing dog fighting charges was to be arraigned in court this morning but for the second time he failed to appear.
A bench warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Terrell Wade, 34, is accused of training animals for dog fights. Humane Society investigators took four dogs from his home on Avenue B in June.
If found guilty, Wade could face up to four years in prison. | Source: WHEC - Oct 2, 2009
Update posted on Oct 2, 2009 - 5:52PM |
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