Michael Cortez Kent, 38 of Lindale, was arrested in Rome after police said he ran a dog fighting ring.
Reports said that Kent was found housing several dogs used for fighting. While conducting a search of the home at 333 E 2nd Avene in Lindale they also found training equipment such as a swim tank and a treadmill all fashioned with chains used to secure the dogs and build stamina for the fights.
The dogs were also found with scars and other wounds that were obtained in fights.
Kent is charged with 18 counts of dog fighting, contempt of probate court, and probation violation.
