Dog-fighting - 2 injured dogs seized
Philadelphia, PA (US)Incident Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009
County: Philadelphia
Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Alleged
Alleged: Charles Powell
A man previously convicted of dog fighting is facing new charges after being arrested in South Philadelphia.
Officers from the Pennsylvania SPCA's humane law enforcement were called to a dogfight in progress in the 1400 block of Taylor Street Saturday.
PSPCA officers found two Pit Bulls at the scene that had numerous injuries and scars as a result of fighting.
Charles Powell, who was convicted of animal fighting in 2001, was arrested and charged with two counts of animal fighting.
"This was an important arrest for us," said PSPCA Director of Investigations George Bengal. "Mr. Powell is a known animal fighter, running a large scale fighting operation. We are pleased this animal abuser is off the streets and unable to harm other helpless dogs."
If convicted, Powell could face up to one year in prison.
Of the dogs rescued from the home, one may need to have a paw amputated due to severe injuries. The second dog may have to be put down due to her aggressiveness towards other dogs.
"Pit Bulls are one of the most loyal breeds of dogs. They are pleasers and hence they can be used for something so horrible," said PSPCA Humane Officer Tara Loller. References« PA State Animal Cruelty Map
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