Target: Harold A. Pretel, Sheriff, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Goal: Locate and bring to justice man accused of feeding a live chick to dogs and engaging in dog fighting.
A baby chick was allegedly turned into live prey for dogs while the disturbing act was recorded for social media. Authorities allege that Miguel Elliot II deliberately fed the living bird to his dogs for entertainment. Investigators subsequently brought animal cruelty and dog fighting charges against him. These allegations have not been proven in court.
The allegations surrounding Elliot extend beyond the animals. During a later attempted traffic stop, he allegedly refused to stop and led officers on a pursuit while intoxicated, with young children riding unsecured inside his vehicle. Elliot subsequently failed to appear for scheduled court proceedings, according to authorities. Bench warrants were then issued for his arrest.
Elliot remains wanted, and his current whereabouts are unknown. Crime Stoppers has publicized the search and requested information from anyone who may know where he is. The unresolved warrants mean the allegations cannot proceed toward a judicial determination. Authorities must locate Elliot safely, bring him before the court and ensure that the animal cruelty and dog fighting allegations receive full legal scrutiny.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Sheriff Pretel,
Miguel Elliot II is wanted on active warrants while facing deeply disturbing allegations involving animals. Authorities allege that he recorded himself feeding a live baby chick to dogs for entertainment. He also faces dog fighting charges. Please continue using appropriate investigative resources and interagency cooperation to locate Elliot safely and bring him before the court. His reported failure to appear should not leave serious allegations of animal cruelty and dog fighting indefinitely unresolved.
If the evidence proves these allegations, please support the strongest appropriate penalties available under law. A living chick was allegedly used as entertainment before being fed to dogs, while additional allegations involve dog fighting. Bring the wanted suspect before the justice system and ensure meaningful consequences if criminal wrongdoing is proven.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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