Dogfighting in Creek County

The day before Thankgiving, in Creek County, county sheriff deputies arrested four "people" for engaging in dogfighting. The deputies took possession of 53 dogs, many of them in terrible condition. According to the Sapulpa Herald there were three dogfighting arenas west of Sapulpa, one inside a barn. "The indoor arena's sideboards were caked with blood," said Creek County investigator Cpl. Terry Burton. "What we found was just disgusting, just disgusting," he said. "To think there were people who would put two dogs together to fight is just disgusting."

The deputies also found drugs and firearms on the property. Humane groups and law enforcement officers have tied dogfighting and cockfighting to drugs and other crimes but this may be the most recent confirmation of the claim. According to the Oklahoman, those arrested were James Fiarris, 55, Jamme A. Fiarris, 54, both of Sapulpa, Roger M. Scott, 50, of Tulsa, and Steven King, also know as "DJ Spinmaster," of Broken Arrow. Scott reportedly works for the City of Tulsa and had driven to the areanas in a city truck.
An investigator said fights were held on Sundays at the areanas and that at least 30 vehicles were seen to be parked there.

Let's thank the Creek County Sheriff's office and detective Cpl. Terry Burton for investigating and arresting those alledged to be involved in this most barbaric of cruelties. Let's also urge maximum prosecution. Thank you calls should go to:

Creek County Sheriff's Office
P.O. Box 927
Sapulpa, Oklahoma 74067

Phone: (918) 224-4964