Dog-fighting, neglect - 9 dogs seized Blounts Creek, NC (US)Incident Date: Friday, Oct 22, 2010 County: Beaufort
Charges: Misdemeanor, Felony Non-CTA Disposition: Alleged
Alleged: Dion Mourning
Deputies say a man is behind bars for animal cruelty and drug charges.
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office says they've charged Dion Mourning with Manufacturing Marijuana, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Dwelling to Store Controlled Substance and Animal Cruelty.
It happened on October 22nd.
Authorities say his arrest stems from the execution of a search warrant in Blounts Creek, where they found and seized seven Pit Bulls, one Fila and a one Malamute that had no shelter, no water, under weight and scarring consistent with dog fighting. Investigators also found marijuana plants and an indoor operation containing lights and timers used to grow marijuana.
Morning was placed in the Beaufort County Detention Center under a $3,000.00 secured bond. References« Back to Search Results « NC State Animal Cruelty Map « More cases in Beaufort County, NC
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