Michael Vick's fun times continue

[sportshack06]

Cops searching Virginia property

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/index.html

 

[ondeadline]

For those who, like me, don't want to go through all the questions on the AJC site to get to its story, here's a story from the TV station that originated the story:

Investigators search property owned by NFL star Michael Vick

A search warrant has been issued for a property in Surry County owned by NFL star Michael Vick.

Vick does not live at the home. It is inhabited by Vick's nephew. Police said Vick does not spend much time on the property.

The search warrant was granted by the Surry County Circuit Court. A state task force went to the property searching for a person that they believed may be on the property, but the person was not Vick. Investigators would not reveal the name of the person they were searching for.

While investigators were at the property, they discovered three buildings behind the home that housed several barking dogs.

"When they had a chance to go to the site, they discovered animal neglect," Surry County Administrator Tyrone Franklin.

Franklin said that the dogs appeared to be hungry and forgotten.

Both state and county investigators were searching the property Wednesday afternoon. Several animal control trucks were also on the scene and dog barking was audible.

No further information about the warrant has been released at this time. More information will be available after the investigation is complete.

 

[93Devil]

Let me guess? Pit Bulls?

I guess he was too busy getting ready for his flight to DC to make sure the nephew was taking care of them.

Maybe Pacman can take care of the dogs for the next year.

Could Vick have been trying to throw cans of dog food at them, but only about 50 percent were being completed?

I'm guessing the dogs had enough water... from water bottles.

Was the guy living there named Ron Mexico?

God, I can go no for days making fun of this guy.

Is someone at the NFL offices just shaking their head trying to think if this fits in the new policy?

Should they include child neglect in the policy too?

 

[slappy4428]

Should make it fit for general principle if nothing else... he's like a dumb man's Pacman Jones

 

[SoSueMe]

I just heard on the radio that chickens bred for cockfighting were also found on the property.

 

[slappy4428]

I just heard on the radio that chickens bred for cockfighting were also found on the property.

Maybe he's being traded to the Saints.

 

[Hammer Pants]

Vick's balls are so close to the bandsaw.

Maybe soon, he will actually be caught, and the Falcons can get out of that contract and let that no good piece of trash go.

I don't care if he's never been convicted of anything. He's a bad, bad person who makes $100 million to play a game, and it's not right. Something will stick to him at some point ... hopefully before someone gets hurt.

 

[Perry White]

Full details (via Deadspin): http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/11312/VA/US/

 

[Idaho]

Full details (via Deadspin): http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/11312/VA/US/

From that link:

Early reports indicate as many as 70 dogs on the property, including 60 pit bulls with wounds that appear to be consistent with dog-fighting. Authorities have allegedly uncovered extensive dog-fighting paraphernalia, including rape stands (used to allow fighting dogs to breed while preventing them from attacking each other), equipment used to build strength and endurance in fighting dogs, and controlled substances frequently used in dog-fighting.

A drug investigation involving Vick's nephew, who lives at the home, led authorities to the residence, state police spokesman Sgt. D.S. Carr told the Virginia-Pilot newspaper.

According to WAVY-TV, a search warrant was granted in Surry County Circuit Court. A state task force went to the property on Moonlight Road in Smithfield, Va. searching for a person believed to be on the property, but not Vick. According to the reports, Vick does not live at the property. While investigators were on the scene, they discovered three buildings that housed several barking dogs.

Surry County Administrator Tyrone Franklin told television station FOX 43 that the property "does give the appearance of some activity, illegal activity."

The ABC news affiliate in Norfolk, Va., WVEC, reported Thursday morning that State Police officers found as many as 50 dogs "suffering from neglect" at the home. According to WVEC.com, "Officers from the Meherrin Drug Task Force also were on the scene. It's a multi-jurisdictional task force to investigate major drug trafficking."

According to a records search, Vick owns the property at 1915 Moonlight Road in Smithfield, Va.

Good thing he has a cousin to take the fall for this.

 

[ondeadline]

It must be trouble-with-animals day for Michael:

Michael Vick's court hearing set for today
April 26, 2007
A court hearing for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, who was charged with trespassing after fishing in the Western Branch lake in February, is scheduled today for Suffolk General District Court.

The hearing won't happen if the fine is paid. It wasn't paid as of Wednesday afternoon, according to an online courts document.

Vick, a Newport News native, was issued a summons through the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries for trespassing to hunt, fish or trap - a class three misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500.

 

[MilanWall]

It must be trouble-with-animals day for Michael:

Michael Vick's court hearing set for today
April 26, 2007
A court hearing for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, who was charged with trespassing after fishing in the Western Branch lake in February, is scheduled today for Suffolk General District Court.

The hearing won't happen if the fine is paid. It wasn't paid as of Wednesday afternoon, according to an online courts document.

Vick, a Newport News native, was issued a summons through the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries for trespassing to hunt, fish or trap - a class three misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500.

The hell, Mikey? Pay the damn fine. You make that much picking your nose on the sidelines.

 

[Mayfly]

Can't we just throw him and his brother in jail?

 

[93Devil]

OK, does the NFL suspend Vick like they did PacMan? Does this cross the line?

For a game or two of the preseason?

 

[ondeadline]

Suspend him for preseason games? [blue]That would teach him.

 

[novelist_wannabe]

Well, they have to prove he was involved beyond owning the property before I'd say a suspension was warranted. That said, there's an awful lof of smoke around him now to believe there's no fire. Bottle-at-the-gate-gate, skipping the breakfast/lobbying opportunity, a trespassing charge for which he is to appear in court and now this, which is strangely similar to the situation of one of his teammates (whose name I cannot remember at the moment) that was arrested for. It's doesn't take a great leap to think that he skipped that flight to DC because this raid was either happening or about to happen.

 

[Oz]

VIVA LA VICKBALL!!!

 

[I love puppies!]

They should let one of those dogs munch on his nuts. Anyone connected with dog fighting in any way should be put in jail. Absolutely disgusting.

 

[Hammer Pants]

Well, they have to prove he was involved beyond owning the property before I'd say a suspension was warranted. That said, there's an awful lof of smoke around him now to believe there's no fire. Bottle-at-the-gate-gate, skipping the breakfast/lobbying opportunity, a trespassing charge for which he is to appear in court and now this, which is strangely similar to the situation of one of his teammates (whose name I cannot remember at the moment) that was arrested for. It's doesn't take a great leap to think that he skipped that flight to DC because this raid was either happening or about to happen.

Weren't there MySpace pictures of him smoking a blunt, too?

 

[Moderator1]

Some of us just got this e-mail:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:



NFL Star Quarterback Michael Vick Investigated for Alleged Dog Fighting



WASHINGTON (April 26, 2007)—The Humane Society of the United States today released a statement in reaction to the news that Michael Vick, quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, is being investigated for alleged animal neglect and possible dog fighting connections.



Yesterday, a search warrant was issued for a property owned by Vick, in Surry County, Virginia. According to reports, law enforcement authorities discovered dogs in a state of apparent neglect and malnourishment. The Virginia Animal Fighting Taskforce was on the scene. Officers discovered up to 70 dogs, many with wounds and scars believed to be from dog fighting, according to sources.



“The Humane Society of the United States has heard troubling reports for some time that Michael Vick has been involved in organized dog fighting, and we fear that this investigation may validate that very disturbing allegation,” said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States. “We urge law enforcement to aggressively investigate this matter, and we further believe that anyone who harbors dogs for the purpose of fighting, deserves to be fully prosecuted their crimes. Dog fighting is a barbaric activity that causes immense animal suffering and fosters violence in our communities. Our nation should have a zero tolerance policy for any form of staged animal fighting.”



NFL Commission Roger Goodell recently announced a new, stricter policy on conduct for NFL players and personnel. For more on the NFL policy, go to http://www.nfl.com/news/story/10119182 .



Dog fighting is illegal nationwide and is a felony in 48 states, including both Virginia and Georgia. Additionally, the U.S. Congress has just passed, and President Bush is expected to sign any day, a bill that strengthens the federal law against interstate dog fighting activities.





Facts:

Other sports figures have been arrested for dog fighting including NBA’s Qyntel Woods, and the NFL’s LeShon Johnson.
Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis and NBA star Latrell Sprewell have had pit bulls who have attacked people.
Boxer Roy Jones Jr. is a known cockfighter.
The U.S. Congress overwhelmingly approved legislation this month making the interstate transport of animals for fighting a felony crime. The bill has been sent to President Bush for his signature.
There are reports of animal fighting crimes nearly every week in the United States. In March alone, raids in Ohio and California yielded dozens of arrests, the seizure of 64 dogs, 300 birds, $30,000 dollars in illegal gambling proceeds, guns and an explosive device.
Dog fighting is illegal in all 50 states. Cockfighting is illegal in 49 states, with Governor Bill Richardson signing a bill to ban cockfighting in New Mexico last month. Only Louisiana allows legal cockfighting.
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Media Contacts: Karen L. Allanach (301) 548-7778, [email protected] or Martin Montorfano (301) 258-3152, [email protected]



Editor's Note: b-roll of dog fighting is available via The HSUS FTP site.

The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization – backed by 10 million Americans, or one of every 30. For more than a half-century, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programs. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty -- On the web at humanesociety.org .

 

[John]

It seems like there's a better way to phrase this -- Boxer Roy Jones Jr. is a known cockfighter.

The way that's written, it's like Jones is in the pit against this guy: