Dogfight uncovered in SC, 13 suspects arrested

COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said more than a dozen suspects are charged in connection with dogfighting uncovered over the weekend.

On Saturday two dogs were rescued from an active fight and taken to an emergency veterinarian in Richland County.

SLED and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office investigated the scene, where they seized multiple firearms and $84,000 in cash.

The following suspects were arrested and charged with animal fighting and baiting:

• Kenyata Jermaine Massey, 45, of Lancaster, SC
• LaCharles Terrel Beatty, 32, of Richburg, SC
• Eddrick Twitty, 44, of Heath Springs, SC
• Howard Cockrell, 27, of Chester, SC
• Carl Montero Brown, 23, of Chester, SC
• Eric Deon Todd, 35, of Blythewood, SC
• Kevin Breon Pickett, 36, of Richburg, SC
• Daryl Bowman, 29, of Columbia, SC
• Kareem Witherspoon, 48, of Heath Springs, SC
• Glenn Housel, 51, of Newberry, SC
• Patrick Heard, 45, of Elberton, GA
• Kareem Lann, 25, of Chester, SC
• Lataruis Antwan Robinson, 42, of Fort Lawn, SC

The investigation into the dogfight is active and ongoing. If you know anything about dogfighting in South Carolina, submit a tip to SLED via email.

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