Youngstown police investigate suspected dogfighting operation

Associated Press - September 8, 2007 9:35 AM ET

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) - Youngstown police say an aggressive, malnourished pit bull led them to investigate a suspected dogfighting operation.

Police spotted the dog on the roof of a vacant house and went inside. There, authorities say they found evidence of dogfighting, including spectator chairs and a break stick used to pry open the jaws of the dogs during fights. Carpet covered the windows, possibly to muffle the noise of the fighting.

Police are searching for the owners of the dog.


Information from: The Vindicator, http://www.vindy.com

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