Paulding County Man Sentenced to 475 Years for Dogfighting Crimes in Landmark Case

Paulding County Man Sentenced to 475 Years for Dogfighting Crimes in Landmark Case
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A Paulding County man, Vincent Lemark Burrell, was sentenced to 475 years in prison on October 5, 2023, after being convicted of 93 counts of dogfighting and 10 counts of animal cruelty. The case, which involved the discovery of over 100 dogs in deplorable conditions at Burrell's home, marks one of the toughest sentences for dogfighting in Georgia, according to Jessica Rock, the state's animal crimes prosecutor. The investigation was initiated by an Amazon driver who reported seeing dogs tied up on heavy chains, leading to a search that uncovered numerous items linked to dogfighting activities.

January 31, 2025

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