Possible dog-fighting - 22 dogs seized Midway, FL (US) Incident Date: Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 County: Seminole Local Map: available Disposition: Open Case Images: 1 files available Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Case ID: 5531 Classification: Fighting Animal: dog (pit-bull) View more cases in FL (US) Login to Watch this Case

Animal Services in Seminole County, Fla., discovered 22 caged pit bulls possibly used in an illegal dog fighting operation. Seminole County deputies were initially investigating a motorcycle that sped away near King's Road and Water Street on Sept 8.

When officers stumbled upon a fenced-in lot in Midway, Fla., they found numerous dogs being kept in small cages.

Deputies are investigating whether the pit bulls were being housed and stored as part of an illegal dog fighting operation.

No arrests have been made in the case.

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Local 6 News - Sept 9, 2005

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