Century Couple Accused Of Horse Cruelty Enter Not Guilty Pleas

November 12, 2009

floydx2.jpgA North Escambia couple arrested on animal cruelty charges in October have entered not guilty pleas in Escambia County Circuit Court.

Robin Brownie Floyd, 53, and Lynn Livingston Floyd, 42, both of Gilmore Road, Century, pleaded not guilty Friday before Judge David Ackerman. Both are faces three count of confinement of animals without sufficient food or water.

Panhandle Equine Rescue received a tip that several thin horses were being moved by the Floyds to Santa Rosa County, according to PER President Diane Lowery. She said the horses were being transferred to a Santa Rosa County residence and then moved out of state to a horse rescue in Georgia. Lowery said that when PER investigated in September, they found three emaciated horses still on the Gilmore Road property. Warrants were issued, and the Floyds turned themselves in at the Escambia County Jail on October 15.

A public defender was appointed for both Floyds after the court found them to be indigent.  They are due back in court in early December, and their jury trials are scheduled to begin in mid-December. Both remain free on $6,000 bond each.

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5 Responses to “Century Couple Accused Of Horse Cruelty Enter Not Guilty Pleas”

  1. Amy Kite on December 19th, 2009 12:32 pm

    i am so sorry for those horses

  2. Jay Resident on November 16th, 2009 11:24 am

    It seems to me that “WE ALL” should seek first to understand. From the story it sounds like these folks were in between rescuing these horses and moving them to a rescue center. How can you fatten up livestock overnight? Please people, give these foks a chance. I happen to know that Mr. Floyd is a wonderful farrier. He has cared for some of my family’s livestock.

  3. A.W. THOMPSON on November 12th, 2009 3:00 pm

    THANKS FOR CLEARING THIS UP FOR ME WILLIAM.I KNOW YOU WILL KEEP US UP TO DATE ON THE OUTCOME OF THIS CASE.A.W THOMPSON MOSQUITO FLATS FRORIDA

  4. William on November 12th, 2009 6:55 am

    A.W. — Indigent basically means too poor to afford an attorney, so they court appoints one for you.

  5. A.W. THOMPSON on November 12th, 2009 6:05 am

    IM CURIOUS AND FROM THE COUNTRY BUT IS INDIGENT ANOTHER WORD FOR CRUEL OR HEARTLESS.IT MAKES ME SAD TO SEE EVEN ONE OF GODS CREATURES MISTREATED.WHEN A PERSON IS CONVICTED OF SUCH A CRIME THEY SHOULD GET THE MAXIMUM SENTENCE ALLOWED BY LAW.A.W. THOMPSON MOSQUITO FLATS,FLORIDA

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