Five Arrested For Dog Fighting

August 20, 2015

Five people have been jailed after a dog fighting investigation in Escambia County.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the 3800 block of Moreno Street in reference to a report of possible dog fighting. After an investigation, five suspects were arrested and several vehicles and guns were seized, along with a bulletproof vest.

Deputies arrested Kawain Marquese Smith, 25; Donald Andrew Gaston, 26; Roderick Terrill Foster, 28; Derric Shermaine Kitt, 28; and Eric Jermaine Kitt, 28.

Each suspect was charged with nine counts of animal cruelty and two counts of animal fighting. Smith was also charged with three counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.  Deputies said additional arrests are possible.

Nine dogs were seized by Escambia County Animal Control. Seven of those dogs were euthanized, while two puppies are undergoing medical treatment. The dogs were euthanized due to injuries and severe aggression issues.

Comments

17 Responses to “Five Arrested For Dog Fighting”

  1. Tecarra on August 23rd, 2015 10:07 am

    This brings tears to my eyes

  2. Monica on August 21st, 2015 10:08 am

    They should be euthanized!! Nothing but complete animals themselves!!

  3. Betty on August 21st, 2015 7:45 am

    Criminals have more rights than victims. Sad Sad Sad

  4. EMD on August 20th, 2015 11:02 pm

    How can anyone be mean to a dog, and cause them pain and suffering? That eludes me. And, breaks my heart. I hope they are punished sufficiently. I guess they’ve never known love, or they could not do this to creatures who give it unconditionally. :’(

  5. chris in Molino on August 20th, 2015 8:17 pm

    Hopefully these punks won’t get aquitted like many of them have NUMEROUS times. Or get a slap on the wrist when they do get found guilty (probation for poss. of firearm by convicted felon).
    Sheila Travis-shame on you for taking $1900 to bail one of the Kitt boys out. Are you that hard up for $$, did a mean ol dog get your cat, or are you just a soulless animal like these punks ?
    To the animals– i saved your pictures on my phone. It could be in Walmart or wherever i see you. It’d be a shame if “somebody” were to beat you down and spit in your face then throw you a banana. Heck, it’s just misdemeanor battery. Maybe that “somebody” would even get aquitted !

  6. Janet K. Smith (Goben) on August 20th, 2015 11:33 am

    Dogs and All lives matter, nwo. Not sure if the comments were a poke of recent events around the US but these men should face the harshest of sentences. I have NO pity on worthless scum that abuses animals for their profit and entertainment. I’m not a fan of the pitbull breed but can see why some do turn out they way they do. There is dog fighting here in Atmore and surrounding areas that needs to be stopped. I’m all for throwing the keys away on the worthless scraps of humanity that take part in the vile, illegal sport!

  7. Jcellops on August 20th, 2015 11:10 am

    When I sit here and read this I can feel my insides start to rage- like I want to explode with anger…I in vision myself tearing these “men” apart with my bare hands… Of course, I’m not strong enough- these are animals with extreme sociopathic tendencies …just plain evil…reminds me of the feelings I get when I read about child molesters- who damage an innocent child’s mental and physical life for years, if not a lifetime…these animals have damaged these once innocent dogs to the point of no return…now, to which ever judge gets this case, my vote is for NO MERCY!

  8. Big Bill on August 20th, 2015 11:02 am

    These scumbags deserve hard time. They are all a bunch of worthless criminals! I see they are all convicted felons and I see that at least one is on felony probation. If you criminals are reading this I say have fun in prison.

  9. chris on August 20th, 2015 10:08 am

    In my opinion the dogs are not the only ones that should be euthanized! DLM!

  10. mick on August 20th, 2015 9:20 am

    Dogs deserve better than this bunch, put them all away, and be serve up an extra severe sentence for the FELON WITH A FIREARM…

  11. Tom on August 20th, 2015 8:55 am

    Before the dogs were euthanized, these guys should have been put in the pen with the dogs for an hour or so. Then euthanize all involved. Sad for the dogs, hope these animals go away for a long time.

  12. LILLY on August 20th, 2015 8:04 am

    PLEASE OH PLEASE DONT LET THEM OUT OF JAIL AGAIN.

  13. nwo on August 20th, 2015 7:08 am

    Scooby Doo and Honest John lol y’all are funny GET A LIFE is that some kind joke?

  14. Honest John on August 20th, 2015 6:33 am

    “” DOGS LIVES MATTER “”

  15. Scooby Doo on August 20th, 2015 6:20 am

    Dogs lives Matter too!

  16. Dog lover on August 20th, 2015 5:36 am

    These five should have been euthanized due severe aggression issues. The dogs were forced to fight, these mutts made their choice.

  17. Jason on August 20th, 2015 1:56 am

    all 5 are frequent flyers in the justice system…..

    True leaches on society and an absolute waste of oxygen.