FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A man described as one of South Florida’s “top” dogfighters was arrested following an FBI raid at his Deerfield Beach home on Tuesday after a roughly two-year-long investigation, authorities said. There, agents said they seized nearly three dozen dogs.
Alex Eugene Benefield, 53, is facing federal charges of conspiracy and running an animal fighting venture following a raid at his residence at 1261 SW 10th Terrace, which authorities said doubled as a kennel and training ground for fighting dogs.
Authorities said they also raided a Pompano Beach home belonging to a second suspect who is also facing charges in the case…