According to WLTX, deputies from Chester and York counties raided a house in Richburg Saturday night and broke up what Chester County Sheriff Alex Underwood said was one of the largest dogfighting operations he has ever seen.
Investigators from the Humane Society gained information that led to the raid. Three people were arrested and four dogs were seized. Two of the dogs had fresh wounds.
Police arrested 30-year-old Rowena Hay of Lenoir, as well as 19-year-old Angela Hutchins and 32-year-old Roger Cook, both from Forrest City, North Carolina.
Underwood estimated 300 to 400 people gathered in the woods behind the house for the fight where the top prize was $80,000 to $100,000.
Dogfighting is a felony, and the Humane Society has a standing reward of $5,000 for anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved.