SEAFORD, DE – A noise complaint to the Delaware State Police led law enforcement officials to an illegal dog fighting operation in Seaford on Sunday.
The Delaware state police arrived at a home in the 26000 block of Lonesome Road in Seaford in regards to a noise complaint by a neighbor. When they arrived, they discovered multiple individuals at the residence actively engaged in a dog fighting event.
At around 2 pm police arrived, later joined by the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Animal Welfare division.
Police arrested five individuals engaged in the dog fighting and OAW seized 14 dogs found at the home on the strength of a search and seizure warrant.
Byron Briddell, 35, of Berlin, Maryland; Kevin Land, 46, of Seaford, Delaware; Glenn White, 36, of Salisbury, Maryland; Timothy Whaley, 44, of Salisbury, Maryland; and Samuel Foreman, 44, of Whaleyville, Maryland were all arrested and charged with animal fighting, being present during an animal fight; cruelty to animals and resisting arrest.
OAW reported one dog died from the injuries sustained from the alleged dog fighting activities.
“There are five dogs that remain in serious condition, and another eight dogs that are being cared for by Brandywine Valley SPCA for injuries.
The Office of Animal Welfare advises that the investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact OAW at 302-255-4646.