Dog-fighting and cockfighting - over 200 arrested Winder, GA (US) Incident Date: Sunday, Apr 18, 2004 County: Barrow Local Map: available Disposition: Convicted Case Images: 2 files available Abusers/Suspects: » Larry Otis Fleming, Jr » Misty Fleming Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

Case ID: 2215 Classification: Fighting Animal: dog (pit-bull), chicken View more cases in GA (US) Login to Watch this Case

More than 200 people hauled away from an illegal dog- and cock-fighting ring in Barrow County are facing charges Monday.

A full-size bus from the Georgia Department of Corrections hauled the suspects away from a home at 1055 Hancock Bridge Road last Sunday. Authorities say people would often gather at the home every week -- bringing their own animals with them -- to watch and bet on the torturous bouts.

The raid ended an 8-month effort led by the Barrow County Sheriff�s Department, with support from the FBI, GBI, INS and Barrow County Animal Control among others.

Officers searching the home said they found dozens of dead and alive dogs and chickens that were made to fight to the death for gambling purposes.

"We�ve got numerous chickens, fighting chickens, dead and alive, and we�ve got pit bulls in cages at this time," Chief Deputy Sheriff Kogod said.

The more than 200 suspects were charged with animal cruelty and illegal gambling.

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