AR-News: (US VA) Norfolk Couple Charged With Dog Fighting

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A Norfolk couple is facing animal cruelty charges after officials say they 
found three injured pitbulls - and possible evidence of dog fighting - at their 
home in the 900 block of Hannah Street.
According to a search warrant obtained by WAVY News 10, an animal control 
officer visited the home of Kenneth Speller and Alethia Parson-Speller last 
Wednesday. 
There the officer says she found three pitbulls with lacerations, punctures, 
scars and wounds of varying ages.
The officer also says she observed three 'breaking/parting' sticks with tooth 
marks and apparent blood. 
In the search warrant, the officer states "these items with pitbulls with 
facial wounds are consistent with dogfighting."
While the dogs were confiscated Wednesday, officials served their search 
warrant on the Spellers Friday. Officials seized a computer, floppy disks, and two 
disposable cameras.
The Spellers are facing charges of organized dog fighting, animal cruelty, 
failure to license and failure to vaccinate.
The search warrant indicates that Norfolk Animal Protection Unit records show 
prior animal-related charges and convictions against the couple.
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