A Georgia manAccording to authorities, this week he was taken into custody in connection with a dog fighting operation.
In the Paulding County bust, more than 100 dogs were saved. Vincent Lemark Burrell (55) is charged with animal cruelty and dog-fighting.
“Detectives with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office arrest a local man for breeding, training, and facilitating over one hundred pitbulls in conjunction with dog fighting at his Paulding County home,” the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a press release.
Burrell’s residence was searched by multiple warrants of search and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. After an investigation into the dog fighting operation, the raid was conducted. According to the sheriff’s office, 106 dogs were found on the property, the majority of them pit bulls.
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Vincent Lemark Burrell is 55 and faces charges of animal cruelty, dog fighting, and other crimes.
(Paulding County Sheriff’s Office)
“Some of the dogs were emaciated, while others were strong and extremely aggressive toward other dogs,” the sheriff’s office wrote. “The sad part is that the vast majority of these animals just craved the love and attention of the Deputies and Detectives that were on the scene.”
The dogs were all rescued and placed in various rescue facilities for rehabilitation.
Detectives found the animals tied to trees and metal stobs in the ground. The dogs were also not properly hydrated and fed.
“These animals were tied to various things using large and extremely heavy logging chains and thick collars,” the sheriff’s office said. “Many of these dogs were basically left in the elements with little to no shelter for days on end.”
Detectives found the animals tied to trees and metal stobs in the ground. The dogs were also not properly hydrated and fed.
(Paulding County Sheriff’s Office).
The dogs were also not regularly checked or vaccinated by a veterinarian.
“Some of the dogs were housed in the basement of the home where the presence (along with the odor) of urine and feces was so strong, authorities had to wear protective equipment just to be able safely enter the home,” the release said. “Conditions where dogs were being housed, both inside and on the exterior of this property, were not fit for humans, much less dogs.”
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All the dogs were rescued and taken to various rescue centers for rehabilitation.
(Paulding County Sheriff’s Office).
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Burrell was booked in the Paulding County Jail. Burrell is currently being held without bond.
According to investigators, he is currently in prison. Additional 100 countsThese are still to be filed.
Sheriff Gary Gulledge stated in a statement that “In cases such as these, we must conduct a long and thorough investigation.” This isn’t something that can be put together in a few hours. These are complex cases. [comprehensive]These cases require us to collaborate with numerous local, state, as well as federal agencies. I am proud of all the teamwork displayed in this case, and I am thankful that these dogs now live in safety. Dog fighting is a sinister and dark world. [despicable]Culture that doesn’t belong in this world is unacceptable.”
