Carver Man Agrees to Plead Guilty in Federal Dogfighting Case
BOSTON — A Carver man accused of participating in a long-running southeastern Massachusetts dogfighting operation has agreed to plead guilty in federal court.
According to federal prosecutors, 49-year-old Corey Elliott has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to participate in an animal fighting venture in violation of the federal Animal Welfare Act. A plea hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Elliott was arrested in April after authorities alleged he was involved in a multi-year dogfighting conspiracy that included breeding, training, and fighting dogs, along with illegal gambling and animal cruelty activities. Investigators say Elliott worked closely with a co-conspirator for years, communicating about dogfights, arranging matches, placing wagers, and buying and selling dogs used for fighting.
Federal authorities also filed a civil forfeiture complaint involving four pit bull-type dogs seized from Elliott’s Carver property in June 2025. Investigators reported finding dogs with scarring consistent with fighting, along with training equipment, veterinary supplies, and dogfighting-related materials.
The investigation stems from evidence gathered during searches conducted in 2023 and 2025. Prosecutors say electronic communications and videos allegedly documented years of dogfighting activity.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing will be determined by a federal judge after the guilty plea is formally entered.
As of June 22, 2026, no sentencing date has been announced and the plea hearing remains pending.
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