Dog-fighting - 20 dogs seized - Cleveland, OH

Thursday, Dec 22, 2011

County: Cuyahoga

Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Collin Rand, Jr.

Case Updates: 2 update(s) available

Cleveland police raided a suspected dog-fighting ring Thursday afternoon.

Cleveland Police Sgt. Sammy Morris said officers executed a county search warrant in the 700 block of East 91st Street around 2:10 p.m.

Officers said 16 puppies, mostly pit bulls, and seven or eight adult dogs were confiscated. Some of them had deep scars on their faces, while others were covered in bloody scratches. No arrests have been made, though authorities called the conditions horrifying.

"Filthy dirty, penned, blocked off pens where you could see they were fighting. Blood on the walls, like a fighting pit," said Kelly Barnett with the Northeast Ohio SPCA. "I don't know how many are in the backyard. The city guys are getting those because they're bigger."

According to police, it appeared as though the dogs were being conditioned to fight, using weighted collars and a treadmill with wood sides that forced the dogs to run. Even seasoned police officers were disgusted by what they saw.

Case Updates

The man accused of running a dog fighting ring has appeared in court. Collin Rand, Jr. pleaded not guilty to felony dog fighting charges. On December 22nd, police raided Rand's home on East 91st. 18 puppies and 9 adult dogs were removed. Officers say the dogs were raised at the house and the did the fighting in the basement. According to the officers, blood was everywhere in the basement. The dogs are now considered evidence and are being held at the Cleveland Kennel. The judge set bond at $7,500. Meantime, there are groups that have stepped up to the plate to give the dogs a fighting chance, at a second chance. If you want to help as a volunteer, foster parent, or give a donation click on the links below. Cleveland Kennel Facebook

Source: woio.com - Dec 29, 2011 Update posted on Dec 31, 2011 - 9:22PM

Cleveland Division of Police Fifth District Detectives have obtained a Felony Dog Fighting arrest warrant for 33 year old Collin Rand Jr. of Cleveland. Investigators report, the warrant involves a dog fighting operation that was set up at 745 E. 91st Street. On Thursday December 22, 2011, detectives executed a search warrant at that address and as a result over twenty dogs were confiscated. Police are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Collin Rand Jr. is asked to call the Cleveland Division of Police Fifth District Detective Bureau at 216.623.5518. Anonymous information can be given to Crime Stoppers by calling 216.252.7463 or Text messaging to Text TIP657 plus your message to Crimes (274637).

Source: wtam.com - Dec 24, 2011 Update posted on Dec 24, 2011 - 2:34PM

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