Case Details

Dog-fighting - 8 dogs seized
Deltona, FL (US)

Incident Date: Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006
County: Volusia
Local Map: available
Disposition: Alleged
Charges: Felony CTA

Alleged: Phillip Hunt, Jr.

Case Updates: 4 update(s) available

Case ID: 10424
Classification: Fighting, Neglect / Abandonment
Animal: dog (pit-bull)
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Volusia County Sheriff's investigators have charged a 25-year-old Deltona man with animal fighting after several injured pit bulls along with gear for training dogs to fight were seized from the man's home.

One day after an arrest warrant was issued for Phillip Hunt, Jr., the defendant turned himself in at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Seminole County. Hunt remains free on $2,000 bond. Animal fighting is a 3rd-degree felony.

Code enforcement officers with the city of Deltona initiated the investigation after receiving information about possible dog fighting activity that was believed to be taking place at Hunt's home at 910 Saxon Blvd. The information was strong enough for code enforcement officers to obtain a search warrant for Hunt's home.

The search was conducted on Dec. 19 with the assistance of several Sheriff�s investigators. During the search, officers seized six adult pit bulls and two puppies, most of which were suffering from various injuries. Officers found one pit bull on a treadmill. The dog appeared to be malnourished and had facial scars. Another dog could barely walk and had numerous scars that appeared to be old and healed.

Officers also seized items from the home that are commonly used to train dogs to fight, such as the treadmill and a weight belt that help dogs increase their strength and stamina. The officers also seized medication and syringes used to treat the injuries and a newsletter containing information regarding dog-fighting events.

Based on the evidence seized during the search, Sheriff�s investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Hunt on Thursday. Hunt turned himself in on Friday and posted bond the same day. The animals were taken to the Halifax Humane Society.

Case Updates

Accused dog-fighter Phillip Hunt, Jr. will appear next in court for a pre-trial conference on March 13, 2007 at 1:15 p.m. at the DeLand Courthouse.
Source: Case # 06-03-748 CFAWS
Update posted on Feb 9, 2007 - 11:42AM 
Phillip Hunt Jr.'s arraignment has been reset for February 8, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. Hunt faces dog-fighting and animal cruelty charges as a result of a December raid at his home, when Volusia County Sheriff's investigators seized several injured pit bulls along with gear for training dogs to fight.
Source: Docket # 06-03-748 CFAWS
Update posted on Feb 1, 2007 - 5:37PM 
Phillip Hunt, Jr. failed to appear for arraignment on felony dog-fighting charges yesterday in Volusia County Court. A bench warrant was taken under submission, and the matter has been reset for February 1, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.
Source: Docket # 06-03-748 CFAWS
Update posted on Jan 19, 2007 - 4:44PM 
Phillip Hunt, Jr. is due to be arraigned on felony dog-fighting charges on January 18, 2007, at 8:30 a.m. at the Volusia County Courthouse - DeLand Branch, located at 101 N. Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724.
Source: Docket # 06-03-748 CFAWS
Update posted on Jan 3, 2007 - 2:03PM 

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