Dog-fighting- 3 dogs seized Norfolk, VA (US) Incident Date: Friday, May 7, 2004 County: Norfolk City Local Map: available Disposition: Convicted Charges: Misdemeanor Case Images: 1 files available Abusers/Suspects: » Kenneth L. Speller » Alethia Parson Speller Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

Case ID: 2346 Classification: Fighting, Neglect / Abandonment Animal: dog (pit-bull) View more cases in VA (US) Login to Watch this Case

A Norfolk couple is facing animal cruelty charges after officials say they found three injured pitbulls - and possible evidence of dog fighting - at their home.

According to a search warrant obtained, an animal control officer visited the home of Kenneth Speller and Alethia Parson-Speller.

There the officer says she found three pitbulls with lacerations, punctures, scars and wounds of varying ages.

The officer also stated she observed three 'breaking/parting' sticks with tooth marks and apparent blood.

In the search warrant, the officer states "these items with pitbulls with facial wounds are consistent with dogfighting."

While the dogs were confiscated, officials served their search warrant on the Spellers. Officials seized a computer, floppy disks, and two disposable cameras.

The Spellers are facing charges of organized dog fighting, animal cruelty, failure to license and failure to vaccinate.

The search warrant indicates that Norfolk Animal Protection Unit records show prior animal-related charges and convictions against the couple.

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