Florida: Patrick Riley, 66, who police say has been breeding and fighting pit bulls for years, has been caught big time

Anonymous tip leads deputies, FBI to dog-fighting operation in Sumter County

FLORIDA -- An anonymous tip which led to a three-month investigation, culminated in the arrest of a man believed to have run a long-time dog-fighting operation in Sumter County.

  

 

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office in a joint operation with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation executed a search warrant Wednesday at the residence of 65-year-old Patrick Wayne Riley located at 5104 W County Road 48 in Bushnell.

The investigation revealed Riley had been breeding and training game fighting dogs dating back to 1975.

Riley’s residence contained evidence of him violating the “Animal Fighting Act” by possessing dogs, equipment and documentation detailing his involvement, including attendance, and hosting of illegal game dog fighting events.

 

Deputies also found medical supplies, steroids, and antibiotics along with training devices.

Riley admitted to hosting at least one fight at his home.

Sumter County Animal Control took custody of eight Pit bull Terriers.

  

  

 

During the execution of the search warrant, deputies discovered 19.7 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 2.62 pounds of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and controlled substances; identified as morphine sulfate pills, cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride pills, hydrocodone pills, oxycodone pills, Xanax pills, and ecstasy. Also located at the residence were several firearms, including shotguns, rifles, and handguns of various calibers.

  

 

Riley was booked at the Sumter County Detention Center.

Also arrested in the operation was 27-year-old Tosha Marie McClenaghan of Lake Panasoffkee on charges of possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. She was booked on $4,000 bond.

Arrest Information
Full Name: Patrick Wayne Riley
Arrest Age:65
Current Age: 66
Gender: Male
Birthdate: 03/09/1951
Date:03/01/2017
Time: 11:46 AM
Arresting Agency: SUMTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Total Bond: $39500
Charges
#1 DRUGS-HEALTH OR SAFETY
STATUTE: 499.03.1 (S M)
BOND: $500
NOTES: DRUGS-HEALTH OR SAFETY-POSS HARMFUL NEW LEGEND DRUG WO PRESC

#2 CONSERVATION-ANIMALS
STATUTE: 828.122.3a (T F)
BOND: $2500
NOTES: CONSERVATION-ANIMALS-SELL POSS USE ANIMAL TO FIGHT OR BAIT

#3 CONSERVATION-ANIMALS
STATUTE: 828.122.3b (T F)
BOND: $2500
NOTES: CONSERVATION-ANIMALS-SELL POSS USE EQUIPMENT FOR ANIMAL FIGH

#4 CONSERVATION-ANIMALS
STATUTE: 828.122.3c (T F)
BOND: $1000
NOTES: CONSERVATION-ANIMALS-OWN LEASE OPERATE PROPERTY ANIMAL FIGHT

#5 CONSERVATION-ANIMALS
STATUTE: 828.122.3h (T F)
BOND: $1000
NOTES: CONSERVATION-ANIMALS-ATTEND ANIMAL FIGHT OR BAIT

#6 MARIJUANA-POSSESS
STATUTE: 893.13.6a (T F)
BOND: $500
NOTES: MARIJUANA-POSSESS-POSSESS MARIJUANA OVER 20 GRAMS

#7 DRUGS-POSSESS
STATUTE: 893.13.6a (T F)
BOND: $1000
NOTES: DRUGS-POSSESS-CNTRL SUB

#8 DANGEROUS DRUGS
STATUTE: 893.13.7a5 (F M)
BOND: $1000
NOTES: DANGEROUS DRUGS-KEEP SHOP OR VEHICLE ETC FOR DRUGS 1ST VIOL

#9 AMPHETAMINE-TRAFFIC
STATUTE: 893.135.1f1 (F F)
BOND: $25000
NOTES: AMPHETAMINE-TRAFFIC-OR METHAMPHETAMINE 14 GRAMS OR OVER

#10 DRUG EQUIP-POSSESS
STATUTE: 893.147.1 (F M)
BOND: $500
NOTES: DRUG EQUIP-POSSESS-AND OR USE

#11 DRUGS-POSSESS
STATUTE: 893.13.6a (T F)
BOND: $1000
NOTES: DRUGS-POSSESS-CNTRL SUB

#12 DRUGS-POSSESS
STATUTE: 893.13.6a (T F)
BOND: $1000
NOTES: DRUGS-POSSESS-CNTRL SUB

#13 DRUGS-POSSESS
STATUTE: 893.13.6a (T F)
BOND: $1000
NOTES: DRUGS-POSSESS-CNTRL SUB

#14 DRUGS-POSSESS
STATUTE: 893.13.6a (T F)
BOND: $1000
NOTES: DRUGS-POSSESS-CNTRL SUB

(Villages News - March 2, 2017)