The Brief
- A man in Charles County is facing charges related to animal cruelty and potential dog fighting.
- Authorities found five dogs in poor condition at a Waldorf home on Sept. 2.
- The dogs were taken for veterinary care and the suspect was released from custody.
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. – A search warrant executed in Waldorf has unveiled distressing conditions for dogs allegedly involved in animal cruelty and possible dog fighting.
What we know:
Detectives with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office searched a residence on Twinbrook Drive on Sept. 2. On the property, officers reportedly found five dogs in harsh conditions, with three in feces and urine-soaked crates inside a garage and two chained outside without proper shelter. All dogs, appearing to be pit bulls, were taken to a veterinary clinic for evaluation.…