Numerous charges were filed Friday against a Brownsville man accused of neglecting his dogs and allowing dog fighting, resulting in the euthanasia of two of the animals.
On April 23, state police in Belle Vernon found six dogs chained in and around makeshift pens in the rear of the home of James Edward Holcomb, 44, at 1203 Second St., according to court paperwork. Police said the dogs appeared to be extremely aggressive, and two of them were injured and scarred.
Police found breeding equipment and numerous evidence of suspected dog fighting around the pens. Inside the home, police found items related to possible animal fighting and abuse, according to court paperwork. Drug paraphernalia, including marijuana and glass smoking devices, were also found and seized, court paperwork said.