Dog-fighting - 7 dogs seized
Palm Bay, FL (US)

Incident Date: Friday, May 15, 2009
County: Brevard

Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Roosevelt McRae

An investigation into illegal drug activity at a home on Depew Street uncovered what could be an illegal dog fighting and cocaine operation.

Roosevelt McRae, 29, was arrested during a traffic stop as agents executed a search warrant at his home.

The warrant was reportedly the result of a months long investigation into illegal drug activity at the residence.

Once inside, the agents said they uncovered a significant amount of cocaine hidden underneath a backyard shed in a vacuum sealed package.

They also found several pit bulls, and possible evidence of illegal dog fighting.

Animal control officers removed seven dogs from the home.

References

• CF News - May 15, 2009

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