Police raid dogfighting ring

Federal and local investigators arrested 18 people from five states Sunday during a raid of a suspected dogfighting ring in Raisinville Township in Monroe County. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Authorities busted a dog fighting ring early Sunday morning at this house at 527 Ida-Maybee Rd. in Ida, Mich. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Tips were passed to authorities that two dogs would face off in a championship fight and that 'thousands of dollars' ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ten suspects were detained in the garage, while eight others were apprehended after fleeing the residence upon the officers' arrival.... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Cages are stacked outside the property where where where the dogfight was occurring, police say. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Five dogs, two badly hurt, were taken from the garage where the fight was occurring. David Grow, with the Monroe ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Trina Stillwagon of the Monroe Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said she and volunteers from her group found ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo David Grow, with the Monroe County Animal Control, puts another recovered dog into their truck after rescuing them from the ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT