A 49-year-old man from Carver got hit with federal charges this Tuesday for running a years-long dogfighting operation right out of his own backyard. Court Elliot faces counts of animal fighting conspiracy, cruelty, and illegal gambling, all violations of the Federal Animal Welfare Act. Prosecutors say he bred, trained, and pitted dogs against each other for sport and cash. Working tight with a co-conspirator under the kennel name the No Name Gang, Elliot allegedly hosted fights at his place, built pits and kennels, and pushed dogs through brutal training.
They dodged cops by using code words and hiding the animals from sight. Elliot showed up in Boston Federal Court that same day, skipped his probable cause hearing, and got released under strict rules. No new dogs except his fiancée's foster pups and the family pet. This bust shines a light on how deep these underground rings go, wrecking lives and animals alike.
Search to tell the tale. Back in June 2023, Rays on his partner spot nabbed pit bull types in fight gear. Then this June 2025, Feds swept Elliot's Carver home, seizing scarred dogs from his outdoor kennels, plus pedigrees, syringes, and harnesses screaming dogfighting. If he's convicted, Elliot could draw up to five years behind bars, but the real win is shutting down this cruelty network before it claims more.
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