License revoked for taking inappropriate photos of another employee; Chapman was in the casino area and placed his cell phone under the skirt and between the legs of a customer service casino employee without her permission
2010/04/10
Mark Pendgraft
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
racing rules
Written warning issued for entering an ineligible greyhound into a race (greyhound "Barts Elsa" did not school back)
2010/04/10
Ronald Clark
West Virginia
Tri-State/Mardi Gras WV
racing rules
No disciplinary action listed but 8 dogs were scratched because Clark failed to provide at trainer with a permit to assume responsibility for the greyhounds in his kennel
2010/04/09
Sarasota Kennel Club Inc.
Florida
Sarasota Kennel Club
injury
2010/03/23
4 greyhounds sustained injuries during races on 3/20/2010
2010/04/09
Randle Blair
Alabama (Macon)
Macon County Greyhound Park
drugs
2010/04/09
50
Dog tested positive for carprofen
2010/04/08
Jeremy Wilkinson
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
racing rules
50
Fined for entering an ineligible greyhound into a race (greyhound "Barts Elsa" did not school back)
2010/04/07
Jessica Nemeth
Alabama (Mobile)
Mobile Greyhound Park
racing rules
2010/04/03
15
Fined for failure to be present to pick up greyhound after racing
2010/04/07
Billy Trentham
Alabama (Mobile)
Mobile Greyhound Park
racing rules
2010/04/03
25
Fined for removing a greyhound "Parnelli Jones" from track property after the dog was drawn in for racing for that day
2010/04/03
Gary Ruckmaster
Alabama (Macon)
Macon County Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
25
Late to weigh-in
2010/04/03
Regina Ferguson
Texas
Gulf Greyhound Park
rules
2010/03/01
50
Participated in racing while unlicensed
2010/04/02
Jeremy Wilkinson
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
racing rules
50
Fined for entering an ineligible greyhound into a race (greyhound "Barts In Style" did not school back)
2010/04/01
Marcie Edwards
Texas
Gulf Greyhound Park
drugs
2010/04/01
30 days minimum
Cocaine positive [human]
2010/04/01
Sarah Pincus
Texas
Gulf Greyhound Park
drugs
2010/04/01
30 days minimum
Admitted to use of marijuana
2010/03/31
Stephen Ulrich
Alabama (Macon)
Macon County Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
25
Failed to bring greyhound to weigh-in
2010/03/31
Dorothy Falco
Texas
Gulf Greyhound Park
drugs
2010/03/28
30 days minimum
Admitted to use of marijuana
2010/03/31
Jennifer Ortega
Texas
Gulf Greyhound Park
drugs
2010/03/31
30 days minimum
Refused to submit to a human drug test
2010/03/30
David W. Strong
Florida
St. Petersburg Kennel Club
death
2010/03/16
Division Investigator, Jim Barnes, was contacted by GREY2K USA regarding a tip received from a confidential informant that Strong was in Florida to pick up dogs and transport them to a farm in Kansas where they were to be killed and buried; case was reviewed - since Strong was never in any restricted area and, "the allegations were unproven", the case was closed
2010/03/26
Joel Roden
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2010/03/25
Harold Williams
Alabama (Mobile)
Mobile Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2010/03/24
15
Dog overweight
2010/03/24
Tom Engle
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2010/03/24
Mike Schweizer
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2010/03/22
Joe Palmer
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2010/03/19
100
Brought wrong dog to track for Race 16
2010/03/21
"USS Race On"
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
Board of Judges reviewed recent performances of this greyhound and ordered that the dog not be permitted to run in official races until the dog schools and performs to the satisfaction of the Judges
2010/03/20
Roger Salem
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
misc
Fine paid so suspension imposed on 3/19/10 lifted
2010/03/19
Jennifer Lee Ortega
Texas
Gulf Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2010/03/17
50
Dog overweight
2010/03/19
Roger Salem
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
license
2/12/10; 3/15/10
until fine paid
License suspended for paying fine assessed on 2/12/10 with a non-sufficient funds check and for failure to pay $800 fine levied on 3/15/10 for positive dog drug tests; suspension remains until both fines paid in full
2010/03/18
Kim E. Porter
Arizona
Phoenix Greyhound Park
license
2009/04/27
indefinite
400
Fined for failing to disclose complete criminal history on license application (2nd offense of this nature); was originally fined $200 and had license suspended for 60 days; all mail sent to Porter re: this matter was returned as undeliverable; fine increased to $400 and license suspended until fine paid in full; if license expires before fine paid, ineligible for relicensure until paid in full
2010/03/18
Raphael Session
Arizona
Phoenix Greyhound Park
conduct
Related to previous Phoenix Stewards ruling of 11/24/09 concerning a 2009 drug related felony charge; Session provided the ADOR with a letter advising of his participation in a drug diversion program; upon successful completion of said program, the felony charge will be dismissed with prejudice; matter is continued to allow Session the opportunity to complete the drug program
2010/03/18
Peppi Ann Greco
West Virginia
Tri-State/Mardi Gras WV
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2010/03/15
Jessica Nemeth
Alabama (Mobile)
Mobile Greyhound Park
racing rules
2010/03/15
15
Fined for failure to be present to pick up greyhound after racing
2010/03/15
Roger Salem
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
drugs
2010/03/11
800
Fined $100 per each dog under his care because they tested positive for Dimethyl Sulfoxide and Dimethyl Sulfone
2010/03/15
Jerry Cole
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2010/03/14
Written warning issued for improperly tagging greyhound; first offense
2010/03/13
Cardinal Kennel
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
drugs
2010/03/11
8 greyhounds received ten-day suspensions and will be required to school because they tested positive for Dimethyl Sulfoxide and Dimethyl Sulfone; the greyhounds are TNJ Bet Me, Kiowa Ocean Spray, Kiowa Deli Dan, Kiwoa Popeye, Ballys Derick, Kiowa Angel Lynn, Kiowa Sundance and Kiowa Matty
2010/03/13
Terry Green
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2010/03/12
25
Improperly tagged greyhound
2010/03/13
Josh Monroe
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
conduct
25
Fined for using his cell phone while handling a greyhound in the paddock area
2010/03/12
John J. Filipelli, Jr.
Florida
St. Petersburg Kennel Club
drugs
2010/01/13
50
A routine kennel inspection uncovered 2 empty syringes
2010/03/08
Christopher Charles Mueller
Florida
Sarasota Kennel Club
drugs
2009/12/03
50
A routine kennel inspection uncovered 2 contraband items
2010/03/07
Barbara Calebaugh
West Virginia
Tri-State/Mardi Gras WV
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2010/03/07
Peppi Ann Greco
West Virginia
Tri-State/Mardi Gras WV
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2010/03/07
Mike Schweizer
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2010/03/05
100
Brought wrong dog to the track for Race 10
2010/03/05
Steven Scott Zack
Florida
Sarasota Kennel Club
drugs
2009/12/03
100
A routine kennel inspection uncovered 3 contraband items
2010/03/05
Kevin Jamar Terhune
Alabama (Birmingham)
Birmingham Race Course
racing rules
2010/02/27
75
failed to perform duties as a starter
2010/03/05
Jerome Maynard
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2010/03/04
Roger S. Rodriguez
Florida
Flagler Greyhound Track
racing rules
2009/10/22
25
Allowed an unlicensed person to work in his kennel
2010/03/04
Roger S. Rodriguez
Florida
Flagler Greyhound Track
vaccinations
2009/10/22
75
Allowed three greyhounds in his kennel to race despite expired vaccinations
2010/03/03
Diane M. Figueroa
Florida
Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club
vaccinations
2009/08/05
75
Allowed two greyhounds in her kennel to race despite expired vaccinations
2010/03/01
Lawrence U. Mosher
Florida
Naples-Ft. Myers Greyhound Track
racing rules
2008/07/04
The greyhound "Dominator's City" was allowed to race in Race 11, Post Position 2 on 7/4/08 even though one of the dog's owners - David Dasenbrock - had an expired PMW license;
2010/03/01
Roger Salem
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
misc
2010/02/12
Fine paid so suspension imposed on 2/28/10 lifted
2010/03/01
"Craigie Cool It" (greyhound)
West Virginia
Tri-State/Mardi Gras WV
racing rules
"ruled off"
"Ruled off" - 2nd interfered
2010/02/28
William Fazio
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2010/02/26
Written warning issued for improperly tagging greyhound; first offense
2010/02/28
Mike Goff
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2010/02/22
Written warning issued for improperly tagging greyhound; first offense
2010/02/28
Roger Salem
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
misc
2010/02/12
until fine paid
License suspended for failure to pay fine assessed on 2/12/10; suspended until paid
2010/02/26
Heather Currid
Texas
Gulf Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2010/02/24
50
Dog overweight
2010/02/26
Lawrence U. Mosher
Florida
Naples-Ft. Myers Greyhound Track
conduct
2009/05/23
On 5/23/09, a verbal complaint was made to DBPR investigator Chuck Taylor on behalf kennel owner, William Ross, Sr. (owner of the WR Kennel) by former PMW Judge, Charles Yates, that alleged that Mosher was using his position as Racing Secretary to influence the outcome of races; closed the case since the allegation of falsifying race records had not been proved and because the other law enforcement agencies involved declined to prosecute
2010/02/26
Stephen Craig Schultz
Alabama (Birmingham)
Birmingham Race Course
weight/weigh ins
2010/02/20
100
attempting to adjust dogs weight
2010/02/24
Benjamin Benji Espinal
Florida
Florida Kennel Compound
drugs
2009/11/06
100
possession of medication without proper documentation
2010/02/22
Joshua Dodge
Alabama (Mobile)
Mobile Greyhound Park
conduct
10
Fined for smoking in a non-smoking designated area
2010/02/19
Billie I. Ard
Florida
Pensacola Greyhound Track
neglect
2009/10/02
DBPR received a tip notifying them of a problem with the W.R. Etheredge Kennel at the Pensacola track; tip said the dogs in Ard's overflow kennel appeared thin and underweight and that Dr. Andy Hillman, DVM, was called in to look over the greyhounds and subsequently euthanized approximately 20 dogs as a result of their condition; two investigators went to the track the following day and inspected the kennel; upon entering, both investigators noted a strong urine smell in the kennel and described as, "so strong and overwhelming that it burned the eyes"; they also noted that most of the greyhounds appeared lethargic and that 4 in particular were very thin; interviews uncovered that Ard had been unable to properly care for the greyhounds for quite some time due to financial trouble and illness in the family; after further consultation with another vet regarding the condition of the greyhounds, Pensacola management cancelled Ard's contract and agreed to take care of the greyhounds fina...More...
2010/02/18
Bryan M. Fulginiti
Florida
Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club
vaccinations
2009/01/26
350
Knowingly allowed 7 dogs in his care to race in multiple races even though they were ineligible to race due to expired vaccinations
2010/02/15
Tom Haydin
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
conduct
50
(Clerk of Scales) Also ordered to serve a 10 day probation period; used indecent and vulgar language in the paddock area
2010/02/15
Jay Hawkins
West Virginia
Tri-State/Mardi Gras WV
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2010/02/13
Herbert Christopher
Alabama (Mobile)
Mobile Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2010/02/13
15
Dog underweight
2010/02/13
Harold Williams
Alabama (Mobile)
Mobile Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2010/02/11
15
Dog underweight
2010/02/12
Larry Osborne
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
racing rules
50
Entered ineligible greyhound into race
2010/02/12
Roger Salem
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2010/02/12
Rodney Cooley
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2010/02/11
Bryan M. Fulginiti
Florida
Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club
drugs
2009/10/01
25
Upon routine kennel inspection, an unprescribed ointment was found
2010/02/11
Bryan M. Fulginiti
Florida
Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club
vaccinations
2009/08/05
75
Two dogs in Fulginiti's kennel had expired inoculations
2010/02/10
Larry Osborne
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2010/01/24
25
Dog overweight
2010/02/09
Heather Currid
Texas
Gulf Greyhound Park
drugs
2010/01/12
50
Dog tested positive for Polyethyleneglycol (a laxative type of drug); first violation of this nature in the past twelve months
2010/02/05
Jim Bob Parvin
Alabama (Mobile)
Mobile Greyhound Park
conduct
10 days - stayed
License suspended for 10 days for disturbing the peace; suspension is stayed pending completion of a 4 month probationary period
2010/02/05
Philip Pacheco
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
license
revoked
License revoked for failure to disclose an arrest on his 2010 application; Pacheco was arrested by Wellsburg, WV police on Dec. 2, 2009 and was charged with two felony counts of distributing drugs
2010/02/03
Ray Brownlee
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
conduct
2010/01/20
3 days
Suspended for touching a lead-out's face in an inappropriate manner that made the lead-out feel uncomfortable
2010/01/29
Judy Loring
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2010/01/23
25
Improperly tagged greyhound
2010/01/26
Randy Montgomery
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
racing rules
50
entered ineligible dog
2010/01/21
Yong C. Rader
Florida
Palm Beach Kennel Club
drugs
2010/11/09
150
possession of medication without proper documentation
2010/01/21
Stacy Nikki Terry
Florida
Flagler Greyhound Track
misc
2010/03/17
75
failed to wear her license on 2 separate occasions
2010/01/20
Harold Williams
Alabama (Mobile)
Mobile Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/04/18
15
Dog underweight
2010/01/18
Missy Kubitz
Alabama (Mobile)
Mobile Greyhound Park
abuse
60
Fined for 4 counts of double-crating greyhounds in the Missy K. Kennel
2010/01/18
Melinda McCardle
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2010/01/10
50
Failure to report a scratch
2010/01/18
Tom Engle
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2010/01/15
Written warning issued for improperly tagging greyhound; first offense
2010/01/18
Pat Bever
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
2010/01/15
50
Failure to bring greyhound to weigh-in
2010/01/18
Roger Salem
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
drugs
2010/01/13
100
Dog ("Kiowa Deli Delight") tested positive for Dimethyl Sulfoxide
2010/01/16
Harold Williams
Alabama (Mobile)
Mobile Greyhound Park
drugs
2009/12/23
50
Trainer for No Limit Sports Kennel - greyhound "Kiowa Fly Lucia" tested positive for cocaine; purse monies forfeited
2010/01/15
Amanda McCardle
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
2010/01/04
50
Failure to bring greyhound to weigh-in
2010/01/11
Ismael Musquiz
Florida
Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club
vaccinations
2009/01/26
500
was racing five greyhounds under his care without up-to-date vaccinations
2010/01/10
Jeremy Wilkinson
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2010/01/06
25
dog overweight
2010/01/10
Nicholas Blake
West Virginia
Tri-State/Mardi Gras WV
conduct
2010/01/09
1 week
Suspended for 1 week for pointing a laser pointer onto the track at lead-outs and greyhounds during the evening performance on 1/9/10
2010/01/10
Kim Hawkins
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2010/01/10
Ken Standridge
West Virginia
Tri-State/Mardi Gras WV
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2010/01/07
"DAK Jumpin Jeff" (greyhound)
West Virginia
Tri-State/Mardi Gras WV
racing rules
"ruled off"
"Ruled off" - 2nd interfered
2010/01/05
Micheal Roman
Arizona
Phoenix Greyhound Park
license
indefinite
300
Originally fined $200 and had license suspended for 60 days by Phoenix Board of Stewards for failure to pay the original fine imposed for failing to disclose his complete criminal history on his license application; he did not appear at the Director's Hearing, and therefore, the fine was increased to $300 and his license is to remain suspended until the $300 fine is paid in full (there is no mention of the nature of the criminal history that he failed to disclose when applying for a license)
2010/01/05
Alfredo Quijada
Arizona
Tucson Greyhound Park
conduct
2009/08/07
indefinite
100
Originally fined $50 and had license suspended for 60 days by Tucson Board of Stewards for failure to pay the original fine imposed for using his cell phone in the paddock area on 8/7/09; he did not appear at the Director's Hearing, and therefore, the fine was doubled and his license is to remain suspended until the $100 fine is paid in full
2010/01/04
James L. Campbell
Florida
St. Petersburg Kennel Club
drugs
2009/10/21
25
Fined for having antibiotics in kennel without a valid prescription
2010/01/04
Zachary Searls
West Virginia
Tri-State/Mardi Gras WV
abuse
suspended indefinitely (a.k.a. revoked)
License revoked for abuse and mistreatment of greyhounds at the start box; witness statements say that Zachary was known and was spoken to a few times about forcefully shoving dogs into the start boxes, creating the potential for injury
2010/01/03
Amanda McCardle
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2009/12/31
25
Improperly tagged greyhound
2010/01/02
Joel Roden
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
200
Two greyhounds overweight
2010/01/01
"R C True Grit" (greyhound)
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2010/01/01
"Interfered"; "Ruled Off"
2009/12/31
Rory DeSantiago
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
racing rules
2009/12/31
He is the Racing Director; written warning issued for allowing a non-Iowa bred dog to be entered into an Iowa bred feature race which necessitated a scratch
2009/12/30
John M. Dickinson
Florida
Florida Kennel Compound
neglect
2009/12/23
While conducting a routine inspection at the Florida Kennel Compound, investigators were told that Dickinson was currently unable to properly care for his greyhounds; an inspection of the kennel revealed the greyhounds had not been turned out or fed that morning and kennel helpers from the neighboring kennel reported that it was unusual for Dickinson to not care for his dogs and that he had heart problems and possibly suffered a medical emergency inside the kennel; investigators learned later in the day that Dickinson was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack; contact was made with Joseph Truddent of the True Paws Kennel as he operates a non-profit that helps greyhound owners in need; arrangements were made to care for Dickinson's dogs until he returns