14 Defendants Sentenced to 343 Months in Southwest Georgia Dog Fighting Operation
All 14 defendants convicted in a federal dog fighting and drug distribution case in Southwest Georgia have now been sentenced, receiving a combined total of 343 months in federal prison.
The final sentencing hearing took place on June 6, 2025, concluding an investigation that involved multiple law enforcement agencies and resulted in the rescue of 78 pit bull-type dogs.
The sentences are as follows:
- Donnametric Miller, Donalsonville, GA – 100 months in prison
- Fredricus White, Panama City, FL – 35 months in prison
- Christopher Travis Beaumont, Panama City, FL – 30 months in prison
- Marvin Pulley, Donalsonville, GA – 30 months in prison
- Cornelious Johnson, Panama City, FL – 27 months in prison
- Terelle Ganzy, Panama City, FL – 24 months in prison
- Willie Russell, Blakely, GA – 24 months in prison
- Brandon Baker, Panama City, FL – 20 months in prison
- Terrance Davis, Pansey, AL – 20 months in prison
- Tamichael Elijah, Donalsonville, GA – 18 months in prison
- Timothy Freeman, Bainbridge, GA – time served (15 months)
- Herman Buggs Jr., Donalsonville, GA – time served (two weeks)
- Rodrecus Kimble, Donalsonville, GA – one year home confinement
- Gary Hopkins, Donalsonville, GA – six months home confinement
In addition to the prison terms, restitution was ordered for the costs associated with caring for the seized dogs. The case involved illegal dog fighting, methamphetamine distribution, and the use of firearms.
According to court documents, the investigation began after law enforcement disrupted a large-scale dog fight held on April 24, 2022, in Donalsonville, GA. Twenty-seven dogs were found on-site, including one fatally injured in the pit. Additional dogs were found in vehicles used to store injured or awaiting animals. During subsequent searches, officers rescued a total of 78 dogs.
Agents also recovered methamphetamine and cell phone evidence showing extensive involvement in organized dog fighting, including videos, photos, and messages.
The investigation was led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General and the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, with support from the Bay County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office.
The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia and the Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division. The U.S. Marshals Service’s Seized Canine Program provided care for the rescued dogs.
