08/24/07 - DMX's House Raided, Cops Rescue 12 Pitbulls

J-Banks · 08-24-2007, 07:08 PM

DMX's House Raided, Cops Rescue 12 Pitbulls
Friday - August 24, 2007

Maricopa County Sheriff deputies reportedly rescued 12 distraught pit bulls from DMX's Cave Creek, AZ residence this morning (August 24).

DMX (born Earl Simmons) wasn't present when the raid took place. Deputy sources also revealed that several weapons were found on the property, according to TMZ.

The Yonkers rapper has been haunted by legal issues for some time now, including arrests on several traffic violations in the last few years.

Known for his K-9 infatuation as a rapper, with a trademark bark, dog clothing line and a tatto of one deceased pet, Boomer, across his back, DMX has been cited for cruel treatment to his animals. In 2002, X pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in New Jersey for reportedly neglecting 14 pit bulls. Part of his sentence required him to perform public service announcements against animal abuse.

The raid on X's home comes weeks after Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted for running a dog fighting operation. Vick has since plead guilty.

Source-sohh

notorious_smokey · 08-24-2007, 07:10 PM

thats bullshit...

slickj101 · 08-24-2007, 07:26 PM

distraught?

M1KE. · 08-24-2007, 07:27 PM

i thought he loved his dogs it dont say if he was lettin them fight or wat though

no to u · 08-24-2007, 07:46 PM

the cops most hate x

Vixen · 08-24-2007, 07:50 PM

Deputies with the Maricopa County sheriff's office raided the Cave Creek, Arizona, home of rapper DMX on Friday morning (August 24), and according to a police spokesperson, 12 pit bulls were removed from the residence, all in bad condition. Police would not get into specifics but did say the animals are being tended to by veterinarians.

At this point, DMX (real name: Earl Simmons) has not been officially charged with any crime, but police are still investigating. DMX was not at his home at the time of the raid, during which police also discovered a large cache of weapons. Police do not believe the rapper is in Arizona but would like to question him as part of their investigation.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is expected to speak more about the investigation during a press conference outside DMX's Cave Creek home at about 6 p.m. ET.

A tipster notified police more than a week ago that dogs were being kept in inhumane conditions at the rapper's property, according to The Associated Press. Police said the dogs that were seized were not being fed or given water. AP is reporting that authorities are seeking additional warrants so they can check the guns to determine if they are legal.

This isn't the first time police have taken an interest in DMX's dogs. Back in 2002, the rapper pleaded guilty in New Jersey to charges of animal cruelty, stemming from a 1998 raid of DMX's home. Police claimed he had neglected 13 pit bulls. He eventually plea-bargained down to fines, probation and community service, and even starred in a public-service announcement against animal abuse.

The DMX news comes the same day that NFL star Michael Vick admitted his own involvement with dogfighting (see "Why Does The Michael Vick Case Hurt Hip-Hop?"). The Atlanta Falcons quarterback told the U.S. District Court in Richmond, Virginia, that he would plead guilty to "conspiracy to travel in interstate commerce in aid of unlawful activities and to sponsor a dog in an animal fighting venture." Vick faces a maximum term of five years in prison and $250,000 in fines.

According to the rapper's attorney, Stacey Richman, police raided the home because several of DMX's dogs were discovered sitting out in the sun, "and some of the dogs were not properly watered." Richman defended her client, saying, "He loves and lives for his animals" and "has caretakers for his homes and especially for his animals." According to Richman, "The caretaker [DMX had hired] was only coming in once a day. Of course, that was not the arrangement."

MTV News will have more on this story as it develops.

MrTipsy · 08-24-2007, 08:01 PM

Thats crazy! It's hot as hell in AZ, you can't leave no dogs tied up outside for days

MC B STREETZ · 08-24-2007, 08:04 PM

gud luck 2 x & vick

Smithilberry · 08-24-2007, 08:06 PM

that sucks for him

JEarly · 08-24-2007, 08:25 PM

They fucking wit niggaz heavy. Fuck Dem People

K.O.T.W. · 08-24-2007, 08:34 PM

this dude is alway getting in trouble

ct_dirt · 08-24-2007, 09:15 PM

so wheres the vick haters bring the hate

apmorris335 · 08-24-2007, 09:24 PM

I Live In Peoria... Az Is Hot As Fuck.

LawrenceSouljah · 08-24-2007, 09:26 PM

Deja Muthafuckin' Vu

chrisblazin · 08-24-2007, 09:29 PM

Dudes are hurtin with these dogs. They needa new pets, like gold fish, cops dont care about gold fish fighten or if you have 50 gold fish in one tank.. see they aint smart lol

_RottenApple_ · 08-24-2007, 09:32 PM

What The Fuck? He Aint Vick

Blue-Da-Vinci · 08-24-2007, 09:33 PM

lmao...........@ the goldfish line lol

leb · 08-24-2007, 09:44 PM

damn .. x alwayz gettn into shit

ChUcK C · 08-24-2007, 09:47 PM

wtf!!!!!!!!!how do dey link vick ta DMX dey probz aint neva met

celticspride · 08-24-2007, 10:10 PM

x what the fuck u doing, yo check dmx high on crack ill song though

ThE ViSiOn · 08-24-2007, 10:20 PM

damn

smfh.

Position of power · 08-25-2007, 12:47 AM

Crazy. And aren't guns legal in az?

Zhiwai · 08-25-2007, 02:07 AM

Props on this

heat27 · 08-25-2007, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ct_dirt

so wheres the vick haters bring the hate

vick goin to jail LMAOOOO

DMX is a stupid dumbass.

Seatown · 08-25-2007, 03:53 AM

that sucks big time for him

08-24-2007, 07:08 PM	#1
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M1KE. Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 747 Repped: 37 Repped 768 Times in 86 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	i thought he loved his dogs it dont say if he was lettin them fight or wat though __________________ .................................................. ............................... .................................................. ...............................

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no to u Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 955 Repped: 4 Repped 145 Times in 36 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 2 Times in 2 Posts	the cops most hate x __________________

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notorious_smokey FLIPPIN BYRDS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: (514) MTL (514) Posts: 400 Repped: 12 Repped 46 Times in 17 Posts Neg Reps: 8 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 2 Posts	thats bullshit...

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slickj101 **** Sloppy Joe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 367 Repped: 1 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	distraught?

08-24-2007, 07:50 PM	#6
Vixen Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 152 Repped: 98 Repped 27 Times in 2 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Deputies with the Maricopa County sheriff's office raided the Cave Creek, Arizona, home of rapper DMX on Friday morning (August 24), and according to a police spokesperson, 12 pit bulls were removed from the residence, all in bad condition. Police would not get into specifics but did say the animals are being tended to by veterinarians. At this point, DMX (real name: Earl Simmons) has not been officially charged with any crime, but police are still investigating. DMX was not at his home at the time of the raid, during which police also discovered a large cache of weapons. Police do not believe the rapper is in Arizona but would like to question him as part of their investigation. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is expected to speak more about the investigation during a press conference outside DMX's Cave Creek home at about 6 p.m. ET. A tipster notified police more than a week ago that dogs were being kept in inhumane conditions at the rapper's property, according to The Associated Press. Police said the dogs that were seized were not being fed or given water. AP is reporting that authorities are seeking additional warrants so they can check the guns to determine if they are legal. This isn't the first time police have taken an interest in DMX's dogs. Back in 2002, the rapper pleaded guilty in New Jersey to charges of animal cruelty, stemming from a 1998 raid of DMX's home. Police claimed he had neglected 13 pit bulls. He eventually plea-bargained down to fines, probation and community service, and even starred in a public-service announcement against animal abuse. The DMX news comes the same day that NFL star Michael Vick admitted his own involvement with dogfighting (see "Why Does The Michael Vick Case Hurt Hip-Hop?"). The Atlanta Falcons quarterback told the U.S. District Court in Richmond, Virginia, that he would plead guilty to "conspiracy to travel in interstate commerce in aid of unlawful activities and to sponsor a dog in an animal fighting venture." Vick faces a maximum term of five years in prison and $250,000 in fines. According to the rapper's attorney, Stacey Richman, police raided the home because several of DMX's dogs were discovered sitting out in the sun, "and some of the dogs were not properly watered." Richman defended her client, saying, "He loves and lives for his animals" and "has caretakers for his homes and especially for his animals." According to Richman, "The caretaker [DMX had hired] was only coming in once a day. Of course, that was not the arrangement." MTV News will have more on this story as it develops.

08-24-2007, 08:01 PM	#7
MrTipsy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 11 Repped: 0 Repped 2 Times in 1 Post Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thats crazy! It's hot as hell in AZ, you can't leave no dogs tied up outside for days

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K.O.T.W. Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 334 Repped: 120 Repped 15 Times in 8 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	this dude is alway getting in trouble

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ct_dirt I Need $ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BC,Canada Posts: 2,371 Repped: 249 Repped 39 Times in 23 Posts Neg Reps: 13 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	so wheres the vick haters bring the hate __________________ S.E.S.H smokin since 19?? REINSTATE VICK!!!

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chrisblazin Get Familiar Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: HustLynn - Boston - 617 - 781 Posts: 435 Repped: 121 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dudes are hurtin with these dogs. They needa new pets, like gold fish, cops dont care about gold fish fighten or if you have 50 gold fish in one tank.. see they aint smart lol

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_RottenApple_ Expectin' Jun3 1st. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Paradise Posts: 3,375 Repped: 973 Repped 386 Times in 57 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	What The Fuck? He Aint Vick

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Blue-Da-Vinci New Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,344 Repped: 434 Repped 552 Times in 59 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	lmao...........@ the goldfish line lol

08-24-2007, 09:44 PM	#18
leb Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15,231 Repped: 6,936 Repped 165 Times in 29 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	damn .. x alwayz gettn into shit

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ChUcK C Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southside Jamaica Queens,New York Posts: 7,072 Repped: 2,941 Repped 27 Times in 13 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	wtf!!!!!!!!!how do dey link vick ta DMX dey probz aint neva met

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celticspride Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 688 Repped: 47 Repped 12 Times in 6 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 19 Times in 4 Posts	x what the fuck u doing, yo check dmx high on crack ill song though

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ThE ViSiOn Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: It Ain't Hard To Tell Posts: 685 Repped: 123 Repped 28 Times in 17 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	damn smfh.

08-25-2007, 12:47 AM	#22
Position of power Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 510 Repped: 0 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Crazy. And aren't guns legal in az?

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