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WBFF Fox 45 :: Cheatham County Officials Discover Large Dog Fighting Operation
Officials in Ashland City rescue 65 dogs from a suspected dog fighting and breeding operation.

Thanksgiving night Ashland City and Pleasant View Fire Departments responded to a brush fire call. But what they found was entirely different.

Officials discovered a large number of American Pit Bulls and Beagles all needing medical attention. Cheatham County Animal Control officials discovered a treadmill, fighting pen, and spring pole on the property which lead them to believe dog fighting and dog breeding was taking place on the property.

Animal Control Officials quickly called Animal Rescue Corps for assistance in rescuing the animals. At this time all animals have been taken to emergency shelters to assess their medical needs.

At this time no charges have been filed as official continue to investigate.

Fox 17 News will have more on this developing story as details become available.Cheatham County Officials Discover Large Dog Fighting Operation

Sunday, November 25 2012, 01:58 PM CST

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Houston brother will be his own attorney in court
June 18, 2013 13:02 GMT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Roane County man will face federal gun violation charges next month without an attorney.

The Knoxville News Sentinel (http://bit.ly/17VlXpM ) reported Rocky Joe Houston will represent himself on a charge of possession of a gun by a felon.

The charge came after Houston earlier represented himself in state court on charges stemming from a police chase. He was convicted of evading arrest and reckless endangerment.

Houston and his brother, Leon Houston, were tried, but not convicted, in the 2006 shooting deaths of a Roane County deputy and his ride-along companion.

In federal court, Rocky Joe Houston is claiming the officer who charged him with the felony had no legal authority.

Information from: Knoxville News Sentinel, http://www.knoxnews.com

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