Nearly two dozen people arrested in Mobile for alleged dog fighting ring

Lina Portman4 weeks ago

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The Mobile County Sheriff's Office said it arrested nearly two dozen people, dismantling an alleged dog fighting ring.

On Saturday, around 8 p.m., the Mobile County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at a residence located at 13020 Williams Avenue in Axis, Alabama, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.

Detectives located an active criminal dog fighting ring at the location and arrested approximately 23 people, according to the release. Marijuana, spices and several firearms were also seized during the search. Mobile County Animal Control also responded and removed approximately 14 dogs from the home.

Al.com has confirmed that several men accused of dog fighting were added to the Mobile County Jail log today. The statement said more detailed information will be released this afternoon.

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