LUCIO GOMEZ GARCIA arrested in connection with an animal cruelty and animal fighting case

- Virginia, USA -

The Henry County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 39-year-old LUCIO GOMEZ GARCIA (pictured).

On October 23, 2025, deputies with the Henry County Sheriff's Office Animal Control Division responded to a property on 745 Giles Road in Axton, after receiving a 911 call about the welfare of several dogs on the property.

On arrival, deputies saw a large brown and white horse running loose in nearby yards and along the road. The horse led deputies to a small barn area and a garage where deputies found several goats, roosters, and four Great Pyrenees dogs.

Deputies said the dogs were in poor condition and none of them had clean water. One of the dogs was found lying on the ground with severe hair loss, open sores, and no shelter.

Two other dogs were so thin that their ribs and tailbones were showing. Additionally, these two dogs had skin sores “likely caused by fighting,” stated the release by the sheriff’s office.

Several of the goats were also very thin, and four of them appeared to be pregnant.

A local veterinarian who was called to the scene confirmed that the dogs were “underweight and suffering from skin problems,” and that the goats were in poor condition.

Four cats who were also found on the property were determined to be in need of care.

Deputies then found twenty-eight roosters tied to blue barrels and no access to water. Many of them had sharpened spurs and visible injuries. According to the press release, deputies “found supplements and other items that appeared to be related to the mistreatment of birds.”

Deputies said they obtained a search warrant for the property and upon searching the home and surrounding buildings, they discovered:

·        73 knives

·        Leg tape

·        Gaffs

·        Other materials that can be attributed to the mistreatment of animals

GARCIA was arrested and charged with one count of animal fighting and twenty-eight counts of animal cruelty.

At the time of writing records show GARCIA is being held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center with no bond. He is scheduled to appear at Henry County General District Court on October 31, 2025, for his arraignment at 8:15 a.m.

Henry County Sheriff Wayne Davis said the investigation is ongoing and more charges are expected after deputies continued to find more roosters and knives while attempting to remove animals from the property on October 25, 2025.

In a written statement Sheriff Davis said: “This was a heartbreaking scene of neglect and cruelty. Our Animal Control deputies, investigators, and veterinarian partners worked together to make sure these animals were removed from harm and are now getting the care they need. We will continue to take every case of animal abuse seriously and make sure those responsible are held accountable.”

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GARCIA’s mugshot shared from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office

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