CARVER, Mass. (WWLP) – A man from Carver has been arrested and charged in connection with his alleged participation in a multi-year dogfighting conspiracy.
In a news release by the Department of Justice, 49-year-old Corey Elliott, along with a co-conspirator, operated a dogfighting venture, at times using the kennel name “The No Name Gang,” through which they possessed, bred, trained and fought dogs for sport and profit.
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According to the charging documents, it is alleged that over several years, they communicated extensively about dogfighting activities, including arranging fights, discussing outcomes, placing wagers and coordinating the acquisition, sale and conditioning of dogs for fighting purposes.
Elliott and his co-conspirator allegedly bred, trained, and fought dogs for profit and pleasure, while also engaging in related animal cruelty and illegal gambling activities. The pair took steps to avoid detection by law enforcement, including using coded language and concealing dogs from public view.
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In June 2023, law enforcement searched the residence of the co-conspirator and seized multiple pit bull-type dogs and evidence consistent with dogfighting activity, including veterinary supplies, training equipment and implements associated with dogfighting…