Failure to disclose complete criminal history on license application
2008/03/24
Jake A. Kushner
Kansas
The Woodlands
abuse
2008/02/04
250
Had 69 greyhounds housed in his kennel, which has a maximum capacity for 66 greyhounds; two females were double-crated - to be transported to the vet for DNA testing (Kushner stated that he instructed his trainer to leave these dogs in the truck) & one greyhound was being housed in a "magnetic therapy crate" on the floor of the kitchen; Kushner took full responsibility for the greyhound in the therapy crate
2008/03/24
Christopher Patrick Bartram
Kansas
The Woodlands
abuse
2008/02/04
500
Was the trainer of record for Kushner Kennel - had 69 greyhounds housed in the kennel, which has a maximum capacity for 66 greyhounds; two females were double-crated - to be transported to the vet for DNA testing; Bartram testified that he did not leave the greyhounds in the truck because he felt it was too cold outside; he also testified that he did not think to place the greyhounds in the overflow kennel & opted, instead, to double-crate the greyhounds
2008/03/22
Robert Feathers
Colorado
not provided
weight/weigh ins
35
overweight dog
2008/03/22
Donna Wilcox
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
200
$50 fine for failure to return proper paperwork on a particular greyhound to the State Vet in a timely manner; $100 fine for acting in a disrespectful manner towards the State Vet in regards to this paperwork; $50 fine for failure to file the same paperwork for another greyhound
2008/03/19
John K. Sappington
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
25
Dog underweight
2008/03/19
Donna Bumbaugh
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2008/03/18
Mark Arno
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/03/16
25
Dog overweight
2008/03/18
Luisa F. Vargas
Arizona
Tucson Greyhound Park, Phoenix Greyhound Park
license
7 days
Failure to disclose complete criminal history on license application
2008/03/17
Ricardo Pacheco
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2008/03/01
25
Incorrectly tagged greyhounds - written warning for 1st dog & $25 fine for the 2nd greyhound
2008/03/16
Darren E. Flahive
Kansas
The Woodlands
weight/weigh ins
2008/01/19
100
Failed to have greyhound at weigh-in, which caused the greyhound to be scratched as a "no show"
2008/03/15
Sue Prucha
Colorado
not provided
weight/weigh ins
35
overweight dog
2008/03/14
Steve N. Whitner
Florida
Orange Park Kennel Club
license
2008/01/31
Possible license falsification
2008/03/14
Allen E. Staker
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
license
75
Failure to disclose complete criminal history on license application
2008/03/14
Deborah Schweizer
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2008/03/12
Orlando Antonio Garcia
Florida
Mardi Gras/Hollywood
license
2007/12/28
Case closed with alert placed on license to prevent renewal due to falsification of his license application; failed to disclose full criminal history; was dismissed from employment at Mardi Gras before action could be taken
2008/03/12
Jim Prescott
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
racing rules
50
Entered ineligible greyhound into race
2008/03/12
Jim Lovely
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/03/11
25
Dog overweight
2008/03/10
Gerry M. Moore
Florida
Washington County Kennel Club/Ebro
license
2008/01/05
Possible license falsification
2008/03/10
Vaughn A. Nevels
Arizona
Tucson Greyhound Park, Phoenix Greyhound Park
license
revoked
Failure to disclose complete criminal history on license application
2008/03/10
Samuel L. Bauman
Arizona
Tucson Greyhound Park, Phoenix Greyhound Park
license
revoked
Failure to disclose complete criminal history on license application
2008/03/08
Christopher Reed
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
license
50
Failure to disclose complete criminal history on license application
2008/03/07
Jim Lovely
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/03/02
25
Dog overweight
2008/03/07
Jim Lovely
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/03/02
25
Dog overweight
2008/03/07
Ronald Vetter Jr
Colorado
not provided
racing rules
50
entered ineligble greyhound
2008/03/07
Dolores Hall
Colorado
not provided
weight/weigh ins
45
overweight dog
2008/03/07
Robert Garcia
Colorado
not provided
weight/weigh ins
35
overweight dog
2008/03/07
Dolores Hall
Colorado
not provided
weight/weigh ins
55
overweight dog
2008/03/07
Clarence J. Meadows
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
license
50
Failure to disclose complete criminal history on license application - his driver's license had been suspended on 6 different occasions in Wisconsin since 2006 & his driving privileges are currently revoked in WI
2008/03/06
Andrew C. Schultz
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
conduct
2008/02/25
400
Was found guilty of having started a verbal argument littered with profanity that lasted approximately 20 mins. Note: Consistent with current legal standards, the name of the alleged victim has been redacted.
2008/03/05
Zachary Lee Ruip
Florida
Daytona Beach
drugs
2007/01/10
500
Cocaine positive
2008/03/01
Dolores Hall
Colorado
not provided
weight/weigh ins
35
overweight dog
2008/02/29
Larry N. Osborne
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/02/24
25
Dog overweight
2008/02/27
Andrew C. Schultz
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/02/22
25
Dog overweight
2008/02/27
Larry N. Osborne
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/02/22
25
Dog overweight
2008/02/27
Andrew C. Schultz
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/02/22
25
Dog overweight
2008/02/26
Juan P. Rocha
Arizona
Tucson Greyhound Park
misc.
indefinite
500
Mr. Rocha's license will remain suspended until he pays a previously levied fine of $500 in full to the Tucson Board of Stewards
2008/02/25
Ronald Vetter Jr
Colorado
not provided
drugs
Dimethyl Sulfoxide positive
2008/02/24
Sheila C. Leighner
Arizona
Tucson Greyhound Park
misc.
indefinite
500
Ms. Leighner's license will remain suspended until he pays a previously levied fine of $500 in full to the Tucson Board of Stewards
2008/02/23
Christopher Patrick Bartram
Kansas
The Woodlands
weight/weigh ins
2008/02/02
35
Dog overweight
2008/02/23
Wayne Piquette
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2008/02/09
Incorrectly tagged greyhound - written warning issued for first offense
2008/02/22
Deborah Schweizer
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2008/02/21
Seth Alan Glover
Texas
Gulf Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/02/20
50
Dog overweight
2008/02/21
Jeff Gubbels
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
license
indefinite
License suspended because Mr. Gubbels faces charges in a domestic assault causing bodily injury, "the suspension may be reevaluated when you provide proof of your qualifications to receive an occupational license". (this ruling affects both of the trainer licenses he held with Iowa)
2008/02/20
Dan A. Meade
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/02/16
25
Dog overweight
2008/02/19
Alvin Lee Haynes
Texas
Valley Race Park
drugs
2008/01/16
225
3 greyhounds tested positive for Sulfamethazine; he was fined $75 for each positive test for a total fine of $225
2008/02/19
Don Conatser
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/02/17
25
Dog overweight
2008/02/19
Don Conatser
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/02/17
25
Dog overweight
2008/02/18
Darren E. Flahive
Kansas
The Woodlands
weight/weigh ins
2008/01/19
100
Failed to have greyhound at weigh-in, which caused the greyhound to be scratched as a "no show"
2008/02/17
Tracy McMillin
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/02/16
25
Dog overweight
2008/02/15
Daneille Desmond
Massachusetts
Wonderland Park
racing rules
200
Failed to provide disposition in a timely manner for several greyhounds while serving as the trainer for the Prospect Hill Kennel at Wonderland
2008/02/15
James Stewart
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
conduct
2008/02/02
indefinite
Found guilty of being in possession of illegal drugs in the paddock area on 2/2/08, he was found in violation & his license was suspended indefinitely as of 2/17/08
2008/02/15
Ashley McMillen
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2008/02/15
50
Failure to scratch greyhound
2008/02/13
Sue Prucha
Colorado
not provided
weight/weigh ins
overweight dog
2008/02/13
Heather M. Morgan
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
misc.
2008/02/07
Found not to be in violation of bringing a greyhound to weigh-in with a severe ear laceration requiring medical treatment, which resulted in a late scratch. The track vet testified that the wound appeared to be two days old & that it was, "exactly behind the ear where the racing muzzle lies"
2008/02/13
April D. Alexander
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/02/08
25
Dog overweight
2008/02/13
Dan A. Meade
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/02/08
25
Dog overweight
2008/02/13
Heather M. Morgan
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/02/08
25
Dog overweight
2008/02/13
Larry N. Osborne
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
misc.
2008/02/08
Found not to be in violation of the rules despite bringing a greyhound to weigh-in with fleas
2008/02/09
Wayne Piquette
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2008/02/08
Andrew Sarras
Massachusetts
Raynham/Taunton Park
racing rules
50
Failed to provide disposition for greyhound named HOPE VALLEY in a timely manner in accordance with Commission rules
2008/02/07
Richard J. Kostishak
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
license
50
Failure to disclose complete criminal history on license application; he did not appear at the Board of Stewards hearing regarding this offense
2008/02/07
Sabrina L. Jurik
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
misc.
90 days
Suspended for failure to pay fine of $75.00 due by 2/7/08
2008/02/06
Keith Legg
Colorado
not provided
weight/weigh ins
overweight dog
2008/02/06
Keith Legg
Colorado
not provided
weight/weigh ins
overweight dog
2008/02/05
Mark Arno
Iowa
Bluff's Run Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/02/04
25
Dog overweight
2008/02/05
Jami Renee Rice
Colorado
Mile High Greyhound Park
drugs
2007/11/15
120 days
250
Caffeine & Theophylline positive
2008/02/03
Thomas Dukeman
Kansas
The Woodlands
weight/weigh ins
2008/01/19
1 week
150
Failed to weigh-in 6 greyhounds, which caused them to be scratched as "no-shows"; suspension started 2/13/08 and lasted thru 2/19/08
2008/01/31
Mark Glennerster
Texas
Gulf Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/01/30
50
Dog overweight
2008/01/30
Deborah H. Schleibaum
Florida
Flagler Greyhound Track
racing rules
2007/07/02
Entered an ineligible greyhound into a race - in addition, the owner of the greyhound, Janet Troxell, was unlicensed
2008/01/30
Abel Woodall
Arizona
Tucson Greyhound Park, Phoenix Greyhound Park
license
revoked
Failed to disclose complete criminal history on license application
2008/01/30
Scott Purdy
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2008/01/25
Written warning issued for improperly tagging greyhound
2008/01/29
Alvin Lee Haynes
Texas
Valley Race Park
drugs
2008/01/02
150
3 dogs under his care ("China Cruz", "Wayback Rythum" & "Clever Jameson") tested positive for Sulfamethazine - he was fined $50 for each dog that had a drug positive result for a total of $150 - this is his first medical violation in the past 12 months
2008/01/28
Michael Eugene Stout
Kansas
The Woodlands
weight/weigh ins
2008/01/06
25
Dog overweight
2008/01/28
James Roche
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2008/01/27
Joel Roden
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight
2008/01/26
Barry S. Sorensen
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/01/25
25
Dog overweight
2008/01/26
Barry S. Sorensen
Wisconsin
Dairyland Greyhound Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/01/20
25
Dog overweight
2008/01/25
James Stewart
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight ("Elvis Dodgem")
2008/01/25
James Stewart
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
weight/weigh ins
100
Dog overweight ("I Get Around")
2008/01/24
Warren R. Richardson
Arizona
Tucson Greyhound Park, Phoenix Greyhound Park
license
revoked
Failed to disclose complete criminal history on license application
2008/01/24
Brandon E. Vargo
Arizona
Tucson Greyhound Park, Phoenix Greyhound Park
license
revoked
Failed to disclose complete criminal history on license application
2008/01/24
Russell Ridgnal
Arizona
Tucson Greyhound Park, Phoenix Greyhound Park
license
revoked
Failed to disclose complete criminal history on license application
2008/01/23
Brenda Faye Monroe
Texas
Valley Race Park
weight/weigh ins
2008/01/18
50
Dog underweight
2008/01/21
Jonathan Jerard Prater
Florida
Sarasota Kennel Club
license
2007/11/17
Applied for a license & stated that he had been convicted or had adjudication withheld; background check reveals all misdemeanors so does not disqualify Mr. Prater from being licensed - case closed
2008/01/21
Brent Nixon
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
misc.
2008/01/21
Paid fine that was levied on 9/12/07, so suspension lifted & privileges are restored (owed $100 for bringing greyhound to weigh-in overweight - was suspended for not paying this fine)
2008/01/18
Jon Robin Stokes
Florida
Flagler Greyhound Track
racing rules
2007/07/04
25
Entered an ineligible greyhound in a race - in addition, the owner of the greyhound, Izene Hynes, was unlicensed
2008/01/18
Cassandra L. Higdon
Florida
Sarasota Kennel Club
license
2007/12/18
Applied for license & stated that she has never been convicted or had adjudication withheld on any criminal charges against her
2008/01/18
Roy J. Bartram
Kansas
The Woodlands
weight/weigh ins
2007/12/28
25
Dog overweight
2008/01/18
James P. Martin
Kansas
The Woodlands
weight/weigh ins
2007/12/28
35
Dog overweight
2008/01/18
Curtis L. Washburn
Kansas
The Woodlands
weight/weigh ins
2008/01/11
25
Dog overweight
2008/01/18
James Grace
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
conduct
50
Failure to comply with state vet's directive
2008/01/16
Chester (Chad) Neal
Arizona
Tucson Greyhound Park
misc
revoked
16300
Failed to pay fines levied by Tucson Stewards .
2008/01/16
Jose A. Lopez
Arizona
Tucson Greyhound Park
license
2007/09/11
revoked
Failed to disclose criminal history on license application
2008/01/16
Juan P. Rocha
Arizona
Tucson Greyhound Park
conduct
revoked
Was originally fined $500 & suspended for 60 days by Tucson Stewards for not showing up to work which caused an official schooling race to be cancelled; license revoked
2008/01/14
Joe Douglas
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2007/12/14
25
Improperly tagged greyhound
2008/01/14
Ray LeBlanc
West Virginia
Wheeling Island Racetrack
racing rules
2007/12/31
Written warning issued for improperly tagging greyhound