Cash reward for information on dog fighting ring up to $10,000

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EFFINGHAM CO., GA (WTOC) -

A larger cash reward is now being offered for information about a dog fighting ring in or near Effingham County.

The reward stood at $8,100 Thursday night. Now, local businessman OC Welch says he will add $1,900 to the pot, bringing the total to $10,000.

It all started last week when a deputy found a dog badly hurt, likely used as bait to train other dogs to fight.

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