Three men face federal charges in Union County dog-fighting ring

LAKE BUTLER, Fla. (WCJB) — Three men are facing federal charges for dog fighting after more than 80 dogs were found in Union County last year, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Anthony Crosby, 42, and Leroy Halbert, 53, were arrested Friday in connection with the December 2025 bust.

Drew Geer, 42, was arrested on that day and is due in federal court in July.

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Prosecutors said all three men owned at least three dogs found in that fighting ring. More than 80 dogs were rescued from the site.

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