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Pending CourtChesterfield County Federal Dogfighting Indictment: Lonnie Shane Gaskins
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Federal prosecutors say Lonnie Shane Gaskins was among seven defendants indicted in a South Carolina dogfighting investigation involving alleged Animal Welfare Act violations.
Case statusPending Court
Location reportedChesterfield, SC
Person named in reportLonnie Shane Gaskins
First reported2026-09-04
Last updated10/6/2026
Case details
The indictment alleges a multi-year dogfighting conspiracy and related possession of fighting dogs. approximately seven pit bull-type dogs were alleged to be in his possession. Authorities said more than 100 dogs were seized across the investigation.
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