Portland man charged with 11 counts of dog fighting
PORTLAND, Ore. - A grand jury has charged a north Portland man with 11 counts of dog fighting.
Robert Sheahart was originally arrested on several unrelated charges after his home was raided.
Last week police seized nearly a dozen pit-bulls, drugs and weapons from his home.
Police say he ran a company called "Dead Game Kennels" and say the website promoted dog fighting and betting.
The daughter of the suspect, Melissa Jimenez, says the family breeds dogs and does not fight them.
She also says that marijuana seized from the property was being grown for her mother who has a medical marijuana card.
Robert Sheahart was arraigned Friday.
Robert Sheahart was originally arrested on several unrelated charges after his home was raided.
Last week police seized nearly a dozen pit-bulls, drugs and weapons from his home.
Police say he ran a company called "Dead Game Kennels" and say the website promoted dog fighting and betting.
The daughter of the suspect, Melissa Jimenez, says the family breeds dogs and does not fight them.
She also says that marijuana seized from the property was being grown for her mother who has a medical marijuana card.
Robert Sheahart was arraigned Friday.
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