CONVICTED (2017) | Tomas ‘Evo’ Evison, born 24/01/1989, most recent known address Woolley Wood Road, Sheffield S5 0UF – bred, sold and possessed several ‘fighting’ dogs.
Evison admitted two counts of possession of a fighting dog, one count of selling a fighting dog and one count of breeding fighting dogs. An order was also made to destroy the dogs.
In July 2016, officers from South Yorkshire Police executed a warrant at Evison’s address, where they found a male and female pit bull terrier – dogs which are banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act. The female pit bull terrier was found to be pregnant when officers seized the animals, but Evison disclaimed the litter.
Temporary Sergeant Matt Duffy from the Status Dogs team said: “Evison’s activities potentially put the lives of his family, friends and the wider community at risk by breeding and selling banned breeds.
“His actions could have led to the suffering of other dogs and animals, as well as the potential to cause significant distress to dog owners if their dogs have to be taken from them.
“We are committed to protecting our communities and will always investigate reports relating to the ownership, breeding and/or selling of banned breeds.”
Sentencing | 80 hours of unpaid work, 25 days’ supervision, fined £145. Banned from keeping, owning or participating in the keeping or selling dogs for five years (expired March 2022).