A Lake City man is facing several charges in connection with dogs that allegedly faced unnecessary pain and suffering, according to S.C. Law Enforcement Division warrants.

Douglas McFadden Jr., 41, is charged with:

• Four counts of ill treatment of animals

• Four counts of animal fighting or baiting

• One count of criminal conspiracy

The Lake City Police Department requested the SLED investigation.

McFadden was booked into the Florence County Detention Center.

The case will be prosecuted by the 12th Circuit Solicitor's Office

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