Gary Man Faces 99 Charges After 39 Dogs Found in Suspected Animal Fighting Operation

39 dogs recovered from alleged dog fighting ring home in Gary, police say

Each canine appeared to have healed wounds and face mutilation, records show. Police said the accumulated urine and feces in the home caused irritation to eyes and respiration tract.

Gary Man Faces 99 Charges After 39 Dogs Found in Suspected Animal Fighting Operation

Toney Ray Lawson, 66, of Gary, has been charged with 99 criminal counts after investigators allegedly discovered 39 pit bull-type dogs during a suspected animal fighting investigation at a residence in the 1000 block of Cass Street, according to court documents. According to court documents, Gary Police responded to the residence on July 1 at the request of Gary Animal Control after Homeland Security agents executing a search warrant located app…