Chesterfield County Federal Dogfighting Indictment: Derwayne Terry Miller Jr.

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Federal prosecutors say Derwayne Terry Miller Jr. 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 reportDerwayne Terry Miller Jr.

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 eight pit bull-type dogs were alleged to be in the possession of Miller Sr. and Miller Jr.; prosecutors also reported a firearm offense for Miller Jr. Authorities said more than 100 dogs were seized across the investigation.

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Dog Fighting Investigation Results in Largest Single Property Dog Seizure in South Carolina History, 7 Men ChargedProsecutor / District Attorney · 2026-09-04 ↗

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