Gecko's head bitten off
Port Jervis, NY (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Dec 4, 2005
County: Orange

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Derrick Ford

A 19-year-old man was behind bars December 6, 2005, after allegedly biting the head off a gecko as part of a bet. Derrick Ford was being held in the Orange County Jail after being charged with felony animal cruelty, police said.

Ford was at a friend's home on December 4 when someone bet him $10 that he wouldn't bite the head off a gecko. Police showed up and placed him under arrest.

Ford, who also was charged with violating parole, is now awaiting further court action.

References

• Port Jervis NY News - December 6, 2005

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