Santa Paula Police Department

On 03/11/14, Santa Paula Animal Control was dispatched to a call of 4 to 5 dogs being mauled in the backyard of a residence in the 500 block of N.14th Street. Upon arrival, there was an obvious sounds of what appeared to be a dog fight to the rear of a residence. Santa Paula Animal Control Officer separated the dogs and requested the assistance of Santa Paula Police Officers. Several dogs were found injured to the rear of the residence. With the assistance of the Ventura County Animal Control and the Humane Society, a total of 16 dogs were removed from the property.

Evidence of dog breeding was located on the property as well as evidence of dogs being trained to fight including an agitator stick, cropped ears and clipped tails on the dogs, and various stages of wounds healing on the dogs. At this time no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. The owner denied any allegations of wrongdoing.

Nature of Incident:
Animal Cruelty
Report Number(s):
SG1400401
Location(s):
500 N. 14th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Dates & Times:
03/11/14 @ 0902 Hours
Unit Responsible:
Patrol
(S)uspects, (V)ictims
City of Residence
Age
Officer Preparing Press Release:
Chief Steven McLean #1001
Press Release Date:
03/11/14
Follow-Up Contact:
Officer Rothermel #1111
Approved by:
Sgt. Ken Clark #1070