A call to Omaha's dog-fighting hotline led investigators to some injured animals on March 23, 2005. The anonymous call was made to the Nebraska Humane Society. The caller reported a dog fight in progress.
Cruelty investigators found three pit bulls in pens, two had recent face and neck injuries. The owner told officers that the dogs weren't injured in an organized fight.
Bobby Spencer, the dogs' owner, was charged for failing to licensing or vaccinate the animals.
Dog fighting can be reported to (402) 444-7800 extension 1. Awards of up to $1,000 are available, and callers may remain anonymous. Case Updates| Bobby Spencer was found guilty to one count of Dog Damage to Property that was amended from Harboring a Dangerous Animal on 05/12/05. There was not enough evidence to persue Dog Fighting because a witness could not positivly identify him in a line-up. There was enough for the Damage to Property and he was fined $75.00. | Source: CR 05-0009633 State vs. Bobby Spencer
Update posted on Aug 30, 2005 - 5:05PM |
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