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Arrests made in connection to dog fighting ring in Muskegon County

The Muskegon Heights Police Department executed search warrants in five different residences as part of the investigation Friday.

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. — Police removed 22 dogs and recovered a dog that was deceased after executing search warrants in connection to a dog fighting ring Friday. The Muskegon Heights Police Department says four of the residences were in Muskegon Heights, and another in Norton Shores. 

Four arrests were made, three on dog fighting charges and one on a previous warrant. Police say based on evidence seized during the search warrant execution, they believe more arrests are possible. 

The Muskegon Heights Police Department was assisted by the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office, Norton Shores Police Department, MSP Troopers, MMCI Detectives, Pound Buddies and Bark Nation. 

The City of Muskegon Heights Police Department is asking anyone with any information concerning dog fighting to please contact the City of Muskegon Heights Police Department at (231) 733-8900 or Muskegon County Silent Observer at 231-72-CRIME (27463).

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