TOLEDO, OH — In a significant crackdown on illegal dog fighting, Toledo Police, in coordination with multiple agencies, rescued 36 dogs from various residences in North Toledo on May 30, 2024.
The operation, led by officers and detectives from the Toledo Police Special Operations Bureau, involved the execution of three residential search warrants. The raids were part of a collaborative effort with Lucas County Canine Care and Control (LC4), the Toledo Humane Society, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Office of Inspector General (USDA – OIG).
At the scenes, fourteen dogs were found at the first residence, fifteen at the second, and seven at the third, culminating in a total of 36 dogs being removed. These animals are now under the care of the Toledo Humane Society and LC4.
The investigation into the suspected dog fighting operations is ongoing, and charges against those involved are pending. Authorities urge anyone with information about dog fighting activities to contact Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111.