According to the 13-count indictment, 37-year-old Joel Brown was keeping 11 dogs for fighting purposes in Franklin County.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man was arrested on dog fighting, firearms and drug distribution charges on Wednesday.
According to the U.S. Attorney Kenneth Parker’s office, a grand jury indicted 37-year-old Joel Brown on charges of illegally possessing dogs for fighting purposes, possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute and illegally possessing a firearm subsequent to a felony conviction.
According to the 13-count indictment, Brown was keeping 11 pit bull mixes for fighting purposes in Franklin County. Columbus Humane, with assistance from the Columbus Division of Police, rescued the dogs. Authorities also found tools and supplies commonly used in training and keeping dogs for fighting.
Brown also allegedly had a shotgun with ammunition and at least 50 grams of methamphetamine.
If convicted, Brown faces up to 40 years in prison on the drug charge and a maximum of 15 years on the firearms charge. He also faces up to 55 years in prison for the 11 animal fighting charges.
It is against federal law to possess, train, transport, deliver, receive, buy or sell animals intended for fighting.
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