August 2021 – Darrel Madison (44) of Mastic, was one of ten people arrested in what authorities described as one of the largest dog-fighting ring takedowns in NY history. He was charged with multiple counts, including felony animal fighting and several misdemeanors related to animal torture and possession of fighting paraphernalia. processed. Specifically Madison was allegedly accused of hosting rolls” (practice fights) at his home, where investigators recovered 12 dogs and a fighting pit. He also faced 13 misdemeanor charges related to torture by starvation.