Sheriff Richard Wiles partners with Humane Society of the United States in their campaign to prohibit dogfighting!

3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas  79938

NEWS RELEASE

Contact:  Chris Acosta

Public Affairs Director

Direct: (915)538-2223

EMAIL: cacosta@epcounty.com

Release Date: Monday, February 23, 2009

WHO:  EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

WHAT:  SHERIFF RICHARD WILES PARTNERS WITH HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES IN THEIR CAMPAIGN TO PROHIBIT DOGFIGHTING!

WHERE:  COUNTY OF EL PASO, TEXAS

WHY:  $5,000 REWARD –REPORT DOGFIGHTING 

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with The Humane Society of the United States to stop dogfighting.  Dogfighting is a crime everywhere in the United States and is a federal felony.  If you see any suspicious activity related to animal abuse or dogfighting, please report it to The Sheriffs Office 915-546-2280, or to The Humane Society.  The Humane Society of the United States will pay you up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a dogfighter.  For more details, call 202-452-1100.