Chester County, PA Man Arrested and Charged for Dog Fighting Operation – 6 Dogs and 4 Rabbits Seized

Last week, Dowayne Molina, 39, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, was arrested for allegedly running a dog-fighting operation out of his home in the 200 block of New Street.     He was charged in connection with the suspected dog fighting acts which took place in November 2017.

On November 21, Molina was pulled over by the Pennsylvania State Police for a routine stop.   The police officer noticed an injured pit bull in the car.   Molina said she was a stray.  The police took possession of her and was transferred to Brandywine Valley SPCA.    She required reconstructive surgery to her jaw and other surgeries for her other wounds.    The SPCA has named her Nibbles and is in foster care.

An investigation from November until last week led to  a search warrant being executed on his property which revealed Molina was operating a dog fighting ring out of his home.

Police seized six pit bullss, four rabbits, cocaine, a pound of marijuana, and several thousand dollars in cash.

Other items found were a loaded 40-caliber Glock semi-automatic pistol, several dog treadmills, IV kits for the pit bulls and various other dog medical supplies used to treat fighting injuries, and dog fighting paraphernalia.

Also seized at the home was assorted K9 training equipment, K9 first aid medical equipment, assorted drug paraphernalia and a  according to police.

Molina has been charged with two counts of possession with intent to deliver, three counts of related dog fighting/training and animal cruelty, one count of a felon not to possess a firearm and one count of drug paraphernalia.

Nibbles is currently up for adoption.   She still suffers from neck injuries which were sustained during the dog fights.   If you’re interested, you need to contact Brandywine Valley SPCA for more info.

The seized animals are under protective custody at the Brandywine Valley SPCA.   The rabbits are in poor condition due to lack of food and water.   The dogs are in fair condition.     All ten animals are under protective custody with Brandywine SPCA because they are evidence until the case against Molina is resolved.

The BVSPCA asks for the community’s help meeting the significant cost of medical care for Nibbles and what is likely to be a long period of care and rehabilitation for the other ten animals while the case works through the judicial process. Donations can be made at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/bvspca-crueltyvictims or by mail to: Brandywine Valley SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19382.

It is beyond comprehension that animals could be forced to suffer like this for entertainment,” said Adam Lamb, chief executive officer of the Brandywine Valley SPCA. “We’re grateful for the diligence of the state police in pursuing this case, and we’ll support them in every way possible to find justice for these animals and prevent future suffering.”