The Brief
- A 27th suspect has been arrested following an interstate dogfighting bust on Jim Heard Road in Hart County.
- A follow-up search warrant in neighboring Elbert County led to the rescue of 18 more dogs from a suspect’s home.
- Investigators have recovered 20 adult dogs, six puppies, and three deceased dogs across both properties.
HART COUNTY, Ga. – Authorities have arrested a 27th suspect and rescued 18 additional dogs as an interstate dogfighting investigation expands across Northeast Georgia, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday.
What we know:
The multi-agency investigation began late on Oct. 30, when a deputy investigating blocked lanes off Jim Heard Road discovered an active dogfighting ring deep in the woods. Following a massive foot chase involving drones and K-9 units, deputies arrested 26 suspects from across eight states and Washington, D.C.…