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Dog Fighting Ring TN. known as Operation Broken Chain Demand Justice

To: Tennessee District Attorney's Office

Back in November 2012 Animal control along with an organization "operation broken chain" busted one of the largest dog fighting ring. Reported over 65 dogs where taken in and in need of medical care including the breed Beagles. The conditions where horrible and many dogs suffered a great deal...

Back in November 2012 Animal control along with an organization "operation broken chain" busted one of the largest dog fighting ring. Reported over 65 dogs where taken in and in need of medical care including the breed Beagles. The conditions where horrible and many dogs suffered a great deal of torcher, locken in small cages without food or water. Even some where chained to trees. 

Please, write, call, fax Prosecutor: Ray Crouch to prosecute all four men,  To the fullest extent allowed by law anything less would be unacceptable.  

Prosecuting Attorney  Ray Crouch
105 Sycamore Street
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: (615) 792-4635
Fax: (615) 792-1694
Case Numbers 16852, 16853, 16854,16855, 16856
Defendants: Avery Bell, James Callis, Arsenio Williams and Gary Phelps

First Appearance  April 12. 2013

CHARGES FILED AND ARRESTS MADE IN OPERATION BROKEN CHAIN DOG FIGHTING
CASE

Ashland City, TN – Charges were filed and arrests were made today in
connection with the November removal of 60 dogs from the property of a
suspected dog fighting operation in Cheatham County, TN.

On November 24, 2012 after officials responded to a brush fire at an
Ashland City residence Thanksgiving night and discovered a large number
of dogs chained around the property and identified dogfighting
paraphernalia. International non-profit animal protection organization
Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) was called in to assist in the removal and
care of the 60 dogs, mostly American Pit Bull Terrier mixes and some
Beagles and hound mixes, all requiring medical attention, none with
access to food or fresh water.

A grand jury heard evidence yesterday and decided there was enough
evidence for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cheatham
County Sheriff’s Department to seek arrest warrants.  Each of the four
men were charged with 60 counts of cruelty to animals, one count of
animal fighting, and one count of aggravated cruelty to animals.  Avery
Bell was also charged with setting fire to personal property and
burning without a permit.   All four men have been booked into Cheatham
County Jail and are being held on $50,000 bond.

“I applaud the decision of the grand jury, the charges that have been
filed, and how seriously Cheatham County and the state of Tennessee are
taking this case,” said ARC President Scotlund Haisley. “We believe
this was the largest dog fighting rescue in Tennessee history so this
is certainly a historic case.”

The majority of the dogs have been placed with ARC rescue partners
around the country, some of whom are already in adoptive homes. The
dogs who have not yet been placed remain in the custody of Cheatham
County Animal Control while ARC continues seeking resources for them
with partners around North America.

Animal Rescue Corps performed Operation Broken Chain in conjunction
with: Cheatham County Animal Control; New Leash on Life, a shelter in
Lebanon, TN; PetSmart Charities; Agape Animal Rescue out of Nashville;
and the Nashville Zoo.  Animal Rescue Corps also acknowledges with
appreciation the many rescue groups nationwide who are assisting with
the rehabilitation and placement of the dogs from Operation Broken
Chain. Please visit Operation broken chain on youtube for more information


This petition closed on April 2, 2013.

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We want to be the voice of those who cannot speak and demand animal cruelty acts must be taken seriously and full punishment to the fullest extent allow by law. Many dogs that are rescued from "fighting rings" have been abused, experienced torcher, they live their lives in cages, chained to trees and taught to kill to keep alive in the name of entertainment  - this crime is so horrible many seek what is family dogs living peacefully in yards and stolen to be used as "bait Dogs" This crime is on a rise - worse at all levels. this act must end now and cannot without your voice. Please sign and share, call, write, fax and demand justice. 

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    Thanks, everyone for all your support and signatures over our petition - we are the voice for those who cannot speak! Monday, I plan to send in our signatures demanding full punishment allowed by law! Anything less would be totally 

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SIGNED...Please know, as experts on dog fighting will tell you, 'MOST OFTEN' CITY OFFICIALS ARE the ring leaders of dog fighting groups in the U.S. Put that together with your doctors, nurses, lawyers, teachers of children, high ups in society, JUDGES and POLITICIANS...WOMEN and men of ALL RACES, educational backgrounds and financial status being PERVERTED, CORRUPT, SADISTIC and just LOVING to see the blood and gore....and you KNOW WHY this felony in all 50 United States is not being dealt...

SIGNED...Please know, as experts on dog fighting will tell you, 'MOST OFTEN' CITY OFFICIALS ARE the ring leaders of dog fighting groups in the U.S. Put that together with your doctors, nurses, lawyers, teachers of children, high ups in society, JUDGES and POLITICIANS...WOMEN and men of ALL RACES, educational backgrounds and financial status being PERVERTED, CORRUPT, SADISTIC and just LOVING to see the blood and gore....and you KNOW WHY this felony in all 50 United States is not being dealt with, and is only getting worse...POLITICIANS and high ups in society were 'Heavily funding' even Michael Vick's dog fighting operation...JUST HOW MANY OF YOU VOTED THOSE SAME POLITICIANS INTO POWER OVER AND OVER AGAIN? Until Americans start paying attention to who they are voting for and WHY they deserve to actually be in power, then dog fighting will never end..EXAMPLE: REPUBLICANS IN MONTANA just VOTED DOWN to penalize SPECTATORS at dog fights...they VOTED DOWN to penalize these sadists from taking little children to dog fights...How many of you voted for those Republicans to be in power in Montana? Not only is MONTANA now mainly ALLOWING DOG FIGHTING, they have also made it their business to make WOLVES TOTALLY EXTINCT in Montana by any inhumane means possible, as well as also WANT EVERY BUFFALO that roams into their State DEAD. See what I mean? WAKE UP AMERICANS...YOU ARE GETTING WHAT YOU ARE VOTING FOR...YOU ARE GETTING NO PROTECTION AND NO PROSECUTING FOR THE FELONY OF DOG FIGHTING BECAUSE OF WHO YOU ALL PUT INTO POWER AND AUTHORITY.

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Emma Price

so true , look at all the celebs and high up people , wearing fur .....an earthquate is well ov
er due !

Lesley Turnbull

If we dont stop dog fighting we will never end BSL. As long as the 2 are connected bully breeds will continue to be persecuted and looked upon as vicious!
We have got to somehow find a way to put a stop to the dog fights! How can we expose these people who are in control of the law making?

My profound thanks to all who has signed and share our petition to end the horor of animal abuse in one area known as dog fighting rings. Remember my dear friends we are the voice of those who are voiceless. We need to set a tone that swift justice must be taken to protect innocent dogs being abused in the name of entertainment as well protecting our community's from violence often associated with this crime. We have a duty to protect our animals who share the earth with us. Please continue...

My profound thanks to all who has signed and share our petition to end the horor of animal abuse in one area known as dog fighting rings. Remember my dear friends we are the voice of those who are voiceless. We need to set a tone that swift justice must be taken to protect innocent dogs being abused in the name of entertainment as well protecting our community's from violence often associated with this crime. We have a duty to protect our animals who share the earth with us. Please continue to share this petition and ask those to take a moment to read and sign too. Many huggs! Keep it going!

Christopher Jones

Your sentiment echoes mine entirely. You should see the people practically absolving the action of Michael Vick (ESPN.com) simply because he's a minority athlete. It's though he (and not any tortured dog) is the victim. You're right, we have a moral duty to offer a voice and legal forum for those inhabitants that lack a voice of their own.

Lesley Turnbull

I have finally managed to share this petition with everyone I know. I am suprised that there are not more signatures. We are going to have to be more deligent in order to put a dent in these dog fighting rings! I just hope that our efforts will not be in vain, Thank you for caring enough to do something about it.

Let's rock this petition people, this is not right!

Ya!!keep up the good work..lets end this :) hugs everyone x

Signed and shared, these people ought to be forced to fight against a wild animal, without weapons and then we would see how brave he/she is when put into the same position as the innocent dogs they force to fight one another, they are just evil sadistic b@stards.

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NOUS SOMMES LE PEUPLE C'EST A NOUS DE DECIDER. LES POLITIQUES SONT LA POUR NOUS SERVIR ET PAS POUR JOUER AUX MAITRES DU MONDE.IL FAUT LEUR RAPELLER QUE SANS NOS VOIX ILS SERAIENT AU CHOMAGE! PEOPLE CHOISE AND NO POLITICAL PEOPLE! WE ARE THE WORLD! YOU CAN CHANGE IT IF YOU DO REALY.
DON'T JUST SPEAK! WRITE TO GOVERNMENTS, AMBASSY , POLITICAL PEOPLE ALL AROUND THE WORLD LOT OF PAPER LETERS AND EMAILS TO ASK S T O P AND RESPECT ANIMALS AND HUMAN CONSCIEOUSNESS YES Y O U...

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NOUS SOMMES LE PEUPLE C'EST A NOUS DE DECIDER. LES POLITIQUES SONT LA POUR NOUS SERVIR ET PAS POUR JOUER AUX MAITRES DU MONDE.IL FAUT LEUR RAPELLER QUE SANS NOS VOIX ILS SERAIENT AU CHOMAGE! PEOPLE CHOISE AND NO POLITICAL PEOPLE! WE ARE THE WORLD! YOU CAN CHANGE IT IF YOU DO REALY.
DON'T JUST SPEAK! WRITE TO GOVERNMENTS, AMBASSY , POLITICAL PEOPLE ALL AROUND THE WORLD LOT OF PAPER LETERS AND EMAILS TO ASK S T O P AND RESPECT ANIMALS AND HUMAN CONSCIEOUSNESS YES Y O U C A N DO IT JUST NOW. NE VOUS CONTENTEz PAS D'ECRIRE ICI.ENVOYEZ UN MAX DE LETTRES PAPIER(sans timbres) ET EMAIL AUX GOUVERNEMENTS , AMBASSADES REGULIEREMENT POUR DIRE CE QUE VOUS PENSEZ DE LA CONDITION DES ANIMAUX ET EXIGER QU'ILS SE BOUGE LE C... IMMEDIATEMENT, QUE NOUS SOMMES DES MILLONS DE MILLIONS DE PERSONNES DEGOUTTES PAR LEUR LACHETE ET INCOMPETENCE A DEFENDRE LA VIE, ET UNE VERITABLE CONSCIENCE HUMAINE. FAITES LE BUZZ.VOUS TROUVEREZ TOUTES LES ADRESSES SUR LE NET ET FAITES SUIVRE A VOS AMIS.BOYCOTT DES PAYS, ENTREPRISE MALTRAITANTS.

I'd sign if the goal wasn't met! Count me in!

Jodi Closser

I'd sign if goal wasn't met . This nonsense needs to stop

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