- April 18, 2024
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Volusia County resident Noble Geathers has been convicted of multiple felonies for presiding over a dogfighting ring.
Geathers was convicted May 15 of 12 counts of Principal to Felony Cruelty to Animals, nine counts of Principal to Animal Fighting and one count of Animal Fighting-Property Promoting after a five-day trial, according to a news release from the Halifax Humane Society.
Forty-two dogs had been seized from a vacant lot and an adjoining residence on Reva Street in Daytona Beach with help from Volusia County Animal Services on Feb. 22, 2021.
Detectives discovered that the dogs were being bred and used in a dogfighting ring.
All of the dogs were chained or caged and had wounds in different stages of healing.
Several items of evidence were collected during a search of the Reva Street residence, including dog supplements and injectable medication often used in dogfighting.
“HHS supports the efforts by the State Attorney’s Office, Volusia County Animal Services and the Daytona Beach Police Department to hold those responsible for animal abuse accountable for their actions,” said Adam Leath, CEO of the Halifax Humane Society. “If you see animal abuse in our community, please report your concerns to the nearest law enforcement authority.”
Judge Leah Case presided over the case and will pronounce a sentence on Friday, May 19.
