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The suspect within the Plantersville canine combating ring final week has been recognized.
44-year-old Clifford Sheppard was arrested and charged with one rely of possession of an altered firearm, 8 counts of cruelty to animals, one rely of canine combating and 27 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.
Deputies uncovered the operation Friday morning within the 1600 block of Vernon Sheppard Road.
At least 30 dogs had been seized. Investigators say they had been largely pit bulls, however there are different breeds as effectively.
The dogs are actually within the care of Two by Two Animal Rescue in Helena.
Sheppard is at present within the Autauga County Jail on $483,000 bond.