GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Deputies with the Greenville County sheriff’s office say they arrested a man in connection with a dog-fighting operation.
The investigation started on October 9 when the sheriff’s office says it received a complaint about possible dog fighting and animal cruelty.
Investigators then conducted a search at a property along S. Artillery Ave. where several dogs were being kept, according to a release sent out by the sheriff’s office.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office reports a man was arrested in connection to a dogfighting operation.(Greenville County Sheriff’s Office)
There, deputies say they seized four American pit bull terriers. Two of the dogs showed obvious signs of injury consistent with dog fighting, the sheriff’s office confirmed.
The dogs were taken off the property to be cared for by animal control, according to the release.
Zachary Vincent Miller(Greenville County Sheriff’s Office)
Deputies arrested a suspect named Zachary Vincent Miller. Miller is charged with two counts of dog fighting and three counts of ill treatment of animals.
The sheriff’s office confirmed that Greenville County Animal Care also assisted in the investigation.
The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information about suspected animal abuse to call CrimeStoppers of Greenville at 864-23-CRIME.
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