Dog-fighting - 15 dogs seized
Branson, MO (US)Incident Date: Wednesday, Jul 7, 2010
County: Stone
Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Alleged
Alleged:
» Jon P. Stingley
» Keith Owens
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
The Humane Society of Missouri says it has rescued 15 dogs in southwest Missouri that may have been used in dogfighting.
There was no immediate word on Thursday if anyone has been arrested. The raid on Wednesday occurred in Stone County, and messages left with the sheriff's department there were not returned.
The Humane Society says it rescued seven adult pit bulls and eight puppies from property owned by someone allegedly involved in dogfighting. The organization says many of the dogs had wounds, and most were attached to heavy log chains and thick collars.
The owner of the animals voluntarily surrendered them to the Humane Society. The dogs have been taken to the Humane Society center in St. Louis for treatment.
Case UpdatesAuthorities seized 15 dogs from a southwestern Missouri property and brought dogfighting charges against two men, including one who lived there.
The raid on Wednesday near Lampe in Stone County followed a seven-month investigation, the Humane Society of Missouri said.
Authorities arrested Jon P. Stingley, 42, who lives at the residence, and Keith Owens, 41, of Blue Eye, Mo. Both were charged with felony dogfighting and jailed on $25,000 bond.
Neither man had a listed attorney, and Stingley didn't have a listed phone number. A phone message left at Owens' home was not immediately returned, and jail officials did not immediately respond to a request to interview the men.
The Humane Society said it rescued seven adult pit bulls and eight puppies from the property. A spokesman said many of the adult dogs had old and new wounds, and most were attached to heavy log chains with thick collars.
Stone County Sheriff Richard Hill said documents were also seized indicating that dogfighting took place at the property.
The owner voluntarily surrendered the dogs. The dogs were taken to the Humane Society facility in St. Louis for treatment, with the goal of eventually placing them up for adoption.
"We are committed to working with law enforcement to eliminate the brutal and illegal dogfighting activities throughout Missouri," said Debbie Hill, vice president of operations for the Humane Society of Missouri.
The dogs were found on a wooded hillside, out of view. The Humane Society said the property included several abandoned trucks, dilapidated buildings and trash. | Source: stltoday.com - Jul 22, 2010
Update posted on Jul 22, 2010 - 1:50PM |
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