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Puppy mill - 5 puppies, dogs
Palmetto, FL (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, Jan 29, 2004
County: Manatee
Local Map: available
Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Charles Roland Ellerson

Case Updates: 2 update(s) available

Case ID: 3424

Classification: Neglect / Abandonment

Animal: dog (non pit-bull)

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Authorities found five puppies and 17 severely neglected dogs at Charles Ellerson's Palmetto home on Jan. 29, according to Herald archives. The animals were allegedly kept inside 3-by-3-foot crates and had gone without food and water for several days.

Assistant State Attorney Julie Binkley said she intends on pursuing the case even if the judge dismisses it as a felony case.

"At this point, I wait for a ruling," she said. "I'm anxious to see what the ruling is, and if he does dismiss it, I'll be anxious to see why."

A date for the judge's ruling hasn't been specified.

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Charles Ellerson pleaded no contest to 10 counts of the charge last week. The state attorney's office decided not to prosecute Ellerson on the other 12 counts of animal cruelty.

Because Ellerson waived his right to trial on the charges by pleading no contest, Circuit Judge Peter A. Dubensky sentenced Ellerson to three years probation and 150 hours of community service at a rate of 10 hours per month, court records show.

Authorities found five puppies and 17 severely neglected dogs at Ellerson's Palmetto home in January 2004, according to Herald archives. The animals were kept inside 3-foot by 3-foot crates and had gone without food and water for several days.

Also, Ellerson is not allowed to own dogs within 90 days, according to court records. Ellerson's home, where the dogs were held, will be treated for dog-related diseases. Dubensky allowed Ellerson to reside with his mother and her one dog, but he remains subject to unannounced visits by animal control and his probation officer, court records show.

Source: Bradenton Herald - April 6, 2005
Update posted on Apr 8, 2005 - 10:39PM

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Circuit Judge Peter Dubensky has denied a defense attorney's request to drop 22 felony counts of animal cruelty against a 62-year-old Palmetto man.

Dubensky issued a written ruling which denied a motion requesting dismissal of the felony charges against Charles Ellerson. His ruling was posted Wednesday, a court employee said.

Authorities found five puppies and 17 severely neglected dogs at Ellerson's Palmetto home Jan. 29, according to Herald archives. The animals were kept inside 3- by 3-foot crates and had gone without food and water for several days.

At a hearing Friday morning, Ellerson's attorney James Golden asked the judge to dismiss the 22 felony counts, lowering them to misdemeanor charges.

Court records indicate Ellerson is scheduled for trial on Feb. 22.

Source: Bradenton Herald - Dec 23, 2004
Update posted on Dec 29, 2004 - 4:22AM

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Puppy mill - 5 puppies, dogs
Palmetto, FL (US)