26 people arrested during dogfighting investigation in Georgia

HART COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Deputies with the Hart County Sheriff’s Office said over two dozen arrests were made during an investigation into a dogfighting operation.Of the 26 people arrested, only two mugshots are currently available:The sheriff’s office reported that on Friday just before 11:30 p.m., a Hart County deputy responded to the end of Jim Heard Road in reference to vehicle parked in the roadway.Officials said the deputy noticed multiple vehicles parked along both sides of the roadway and could hear dogs barking and growling from a wooded area nearby.According to officials, the deputy observed dog crates in the backs of some vehicles, several of which seemed to have blood on them.While walking up the path, the deputy encountered three men. Upon seeing the deputy, officials said the men attempted to flee. Officials said the deputy was able to arrest one man while numerous other individuals ran into the surrounding woods.Additional law enforcement units arrived to help, inc