Dog Fighting Investigation Results in Largest Single Property Dog Seizure in South Carolina History, 7 Men Charged

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

FLORENCE, S.C. — A federal grand jury in Florence, returned a nine-count indictment, presented by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, charging seven individuals from Chesterfield County for conspiracy to violate the Animal Welfare Act, possession of pit bull-type dogs for animal fighting ventures, and unlawful possession of firearms.