Eight Charged With Dog Fighting on South Side

Eight people were charged with dog fighting Sunday, according to police.

Police said they were called to the 6600 block of Winchester on Chicago's South Side around 7:30 p.m. after receiving a complaint of dog fighting at the home.

Upon arrival, officers found four pit bulls showing wounds consistent with the complaint, the Chicago Police Department released in a statement.

They also found a dog fighting ring at the residence, police said.

The four injured animals were taken into custody by Animal Care and Control, according to police.

The following offenders have been charged with the crime:

— Jawaan Chick, 22, of the 200 Block of Providence in Matteson, Illinois;
— Sabrina Morris, 44, of the 6600 Block of S. Winchester in Chicago, Illinois;
— Taylon Hughes, 24, of the 7800 Block of S. Kingston in Chicago, Illinois;
— Shaquille Middleton, 20, of the 3900 Block of S. Timberlea Court in Country Club Hills, Illinois;
— Charles Ray, 28, of the 2600 Block of E. 74th Place in Chicago, Illinois;
— Jimmie Kelly, 59, of the 6600 Block of S. Winchester in Chicago, Illinois;
— Arnulfo Sanchez, 37, of the 15100 Block of Turlington in Harvey, Illinois;
— William Hill, 18, of the 6600 Block of S. Winchester in Chicago, Illinois.