Couple accused of fighting dogs, 21 seized
Published: Apr. 29, 2011 at 3:11 PM CDT|Updated: May 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM CDT
NEW IBERIA, LA (WAFB) - A man and woman were arrested on dog fighting and drug charges Thursday.
According to the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office, Hamilton Green, 45, and his wife, Jacqueline, 58, taken into custody after their New Iberia home was searched.
A photo of Jacqueline Green was not available.
Deputies reported finding 21 pit bulls and equipment used to train dogs to fight.
They added crack cocaine, marijuana and a stolen gun were also seized.
Investigators said some of the dogs were seriously wounded.
They were all taken to the Iberia Parish Animal Control Center.
Copyright 2011 WAFB. All rights reserved.