DA: Man Gets Prison After Fire Killed 13 Pit Bulls Used for Fighting

Photo: Anthony Reddick. Credit: NCPD

A Freeport man received prison time and was forbidden from owning animals for his role in the death of 13 pit bulls that were kept for dogfighting, according to the Nassau County District Attorney’s office.

Anthony Reddick, 53, was sentenced to spend between one and three years behind bars and will be prohibited from owning animals for 15 years after his release, according to the DA.

Reddick pleaded guilty in August in front of Judge David Sullivan to felony animal fighting for breeding dogs, one count of felony animal fighting training for dogs, three counts of possession of animal fighting paraphernalia, and 16 animal fighting charges, one for each dog found, said the DA.

Freeport Village fire and police officials discovered dead dogs and dogfighting paraphernalia after a garage fire in a Freeport home on Feb. 28, said the DA.

Three pit bulls survived and were surrendered.

Investigators found treadmills with dog tethers, apparatus for restraining female dogs for breeding purposes, syringes and medication for wounded dogs, break sticks with bite marks, and documents proving animal fighting, said the DA. Read the original story here.

“The utter disregard for the safety and dignity these animals shown by this defendant is truly shocking,” NCDA Kathleen Rice said. “Though nothing will ever erase their terrible suffering, with this sentence we are helping to ensure that he will no longer be a threat to animals for a significant period of time. I would like to thank the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, the National ASPCA’s Blood Sports Division, the Nassau County Police Department and Freeport Police Department for their efforts to help protect animals.”

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