Worst case of dog fighting bust ever...

As of Friday night, Hewitt Grant, 38, of 2335 Pump Road, was charged with one felony count of maintaining and owning equipment and dogs for baiting or fighting, 19 felony counts of animal cruelty for the dogs that were immediately euthanized and 54 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty for other dogs found emaciated and injured. He was being held Friday in the Polk County Jail, with bail set at $1,000 on each felony count and $500 on each misdemeanor.

Sheriff's spokeswoman Carrie Rodgers said additional charges may be filed as the dogs are examined more closely.

129 dogs have been found, including 17 puppies who appear to be younger than 3 months.

He has several previous arrests, including charges of carrying a concealed weapon and another for contempt of court. Information about the disposition of those charges have not been made available.