Dog-fighting - 10 dogs seized Montz, LA (US) Incident Date: Monday, May 16, 2005 County: St John the Baptist Local Map: available Disposition: Alleged Alleged: » Victor Thomas » Brandon J. Thomas

Case ID: 4805 Classification: Fighting Animal: dog (pit-bull) View more cases in LA (US) Login to Watch this Case

A Montz man has been arrested and charged with cruelty to animals after pit bull terriers and evidence of dog fighting was seized from his residence.

Victor Thomas, 61, of 130 Zack Thomas Lane, was booked with three counts of possession of dogs for fighting, 10 counts of cruelty to animals, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The investigation also found that none of the pit bulls were registered, as required by law, nor were any inoculated for rabies. Thomas was charged accordingly.

According to St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne, deputies arrived at Thomas's home on May 16, and were granted permission by Thomas to search his property.

Officers seized 10 dogs that appeared unhealthy and "permanently tethered." Also, a dog treadmill and a bite tire, two items commonly used to train dogs for fighting, were found on the property.

An evaluation by a staff veterinarian showed some of the dogs had injuries and developments consistent with dog fighting. Champagne also said documents were found indicating dog-fighting and gambling.

After the sheriff's department obtained an arrest warrant, Thomas was arrested ten days later. He is presently in Nelson Coleman Correctional Center with a bond set at $66,000 by Judge St. Pierre.

Also wanted in connection with this incident is Thomas's son, Brandon J. Thomas, same address.

Champagne said that anyone in the public with knowledge of a situation similar to these should report it to authorities.

Recently, there has been a rash of arrests in south Louisiana involving dog fighting, with even a man know as the "Godfather" or "Kingpin" of the world of dog-fighting recently being arrested at his residence in Broussard.

"We're happy that we got these," Champagne said, "but this is a problem that is bigger than we ever thought it was."

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Brandon Thomas or Derwin Walker should contact the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office at (985) 783-6807.

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	lobservateur.com - June 14, 2005
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