Dog-fighting - 15 dogs seized
Strathmore, CA (US)Incident Date: Sunday, Feb 13, 2005
County: Tulare
Disposition: Convicted
Defendants/Suspects:
» Eric Lo
» Erubiel Alvarez
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
Tulare County Sheriff's deputies saw Eric Lo and Erubiel Alvarez trespassing in an orchard southwest of Avenue 208 and Strathmore Road. Deputies also found a pit bull tied to a tree with wounds "consistent with dog fighting." Deputies then searched Lo's home in the 22700 block of Avenue 208 and found 15 pit bulls, a fighting ring, training videos and another dog with fresh battle wounds.
"They found video evidence of a fight that happened earlier that day," Harmon said.
Investigators also found several specialized treadmills with wooden slats used to build up a dog's endurance, Harmon said.
"It didn't appear that the dogs had any food or fresh water out there, either," he added.
Lo, 46, of Strathmore and Alvarez, 34, of Daly City, were booked into the sheriff's substation in Porterville on suspicion of cruelty to animals and other dog fighting-related charges.
Case UpdatesERIC LO was convicted of Felony Dog Fighting - PC 597.5(a)(1) and Dog Fighting for Amusement or Gain - PC 497.5(a)(2) on September 15, 2005 in Tulare County Superior Court, Docket #PCF141314A. He was sentenced to 6 months in jail and 3 years formal probation.
ERUBIEL ALVAREZ was convicted of Felony Dog Fighting - PC597.5(a)(1) on April 13, 2005 in Tulare County Superior Court, Docket #PCF141314B. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and 3 years formal probation. | Source: Tulare County Superior Court
Update posted on Nov 29, 2006 - 5:08PM |
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