Overview
- Operation Pitbull, a months-long probe that began in March after community complaints, culminated Saturday night at a rural site near Call along Route 87.
- Deputies arrived to an active fight in a purpose-built pit, separated two injured dogs, and transported them to the Nederland Emergency Veterinarian Clinic for treatment.
- Roughly $73,858 in cash was taken into evidence along with firearms, narcotics, and about 40 vehicles towed from the property.
- Investigators used a drone with thermal imaging to identify perimeter spotters before serving the search warrant, which helped contain attempted flight into nearby woods.
- Texas DPS, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Jasper County aided with arrests and booking, and authorities plan forfeiture petitions as charges are prepared with identities not yet released.