Man sought in dog-fighting operation

[City Lights]

Man sought in dog-fighting operation

16 caged pit bulls found in Beach Park basement
May 24, 2007

By JIM NEWTON [e-mail]

BEACH PARK -- The nondescript house on the 12700 block of Chaplin Street had attracted the attention of neighbors because crowds would gather on certain nights, with cars sporting "fancy rims" lining the street.

What neighbors on the block didn't know was that the house was allegedly being used as a major dog-fighting hub.

When Lake County Sheriff's deputies entered the residence earlier this month with a search warrant following a routine well-being check, the inside of the home spoke volumes.

A foul odor emanated from the door of the house, and things got worse inside. In the basement, police found 16 pit bulls in cages without food or water. The dogs were covered with cuts and scars, and blood was spattered on the walls. A fighting ring and spectator seats were also set up in the basement, according to Sgt. Timothy Jonites of the sheriff's office.

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Stories like this make me so mad. I hope they find this scumbag soon!