TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Nineteen people have been indicted following a year-long investigation into a dogfighting operation in Twiggs County, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. In a Monday news release, deputies said the indictments were returned February 26 by a Twiggs County grand jury after an extensive investigation led by the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Office of the District Attorney. The indictments accuse the defendants of participating in organized dogfighting activities in violation of Georgia law. According to the release, the case involved surveillance, the execution of search warrants, the recovery of animals and the collection of evidence tied to animal cruelty and illegal dogfighting practices. The investigation included assistance from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the United States Department of Agriculture, the ASPCA, the Atlanta Humane Society, LaGrange Animal Control and Laurens County Animal Control. “This case reflects the dedication and persistence of law enforcement and our partners over the course of more than a year,” Sheriff Darren Mitchum said. “Dogfighting is not onl
