SLED breaks up Pee Dee dog fighting ring, seizes hundreds of animals along with drugs, weapons

SC Governor and SLED Chief urge public to help combat dogfighting operations

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and SLED Chief Mark Keel emphasize the prevalence of dogfighting and urge the public to report any signs of the illegal activity.

160 dogs rescued from dogfighting ring in Marion, Dillon counties • SC Daily Gazette

A dog that was rescued as part of the state's second-largest dogfighting bust; 160 dogs were rescued in Marion and Dillon counties on Wednesday, April 2 and Thursday April 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of SLED) COLUMBIA — Eleven people were arrested and more than 160 dogs were rescued in South Carolina’s second-largest bust ever of a dogfighting ring in the Palmetto State, authorities announced Monday. Beyond finding scarred and hungry dogs, the offi…

SLED arrested 11 men in connection with dog fighting and rescued 160 dogs

The State Law Enforcement Division arrested and charged 11 men from Marion and Dillon counties in connection with dog fighting. The agency rescued 160 dogs, according to a news release.

SLED breaks up Pee Dee dog fighting ring, seizes hundreds of animals along with drugs, weapons

Editor’s note: This story describes dog fighting and its aftermath. Some may find details disturbing. MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Authorities last week dismantled a multi-county dog fighting ring in the Pee Dee that led to more than 100 animals being seized along with large amounts of drugs and weapons. “We are investigating dog fighting […]

SLED Breaks Up Rural South Carolina Dogfighting, Drug Ring

Nearly a dozen people arrested, 160 dogs rescued and a massive stash of cash, weapons and drugs were seized...

SLED Charges 11 Men In Dillon and Marion Counties Following Dogfighting Investigation - The Dillon County News, LLC

SLED charged 11 men in Dillon and Marion Counties following a dogfighting investigation. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged the following subjects on Wednesday, April 2, 2025: – Robert Kendale Adams, 41, was charged with Animal Fighting, Criminal Conspiracy, Ill Treatment of Animals, Trafficking Marijuana, and Possession of Less Than One Gram of Meth – 1st offense. –Gavin Mandell Miles, 44, was charged with Unlawfully Pla…