17-05-2025
Man charged with animal cruelty, biting deputy in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Henry County Sheriff said that a man has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly resisting arrest and biting a deputy on May 16.
According to the sheriff, the Animal Services Division was notified of animal cruelty allegedly occurring at a residence at Kimway Drive in Axton on Friday.
A preliminary investigation revealed the resident of the home, identified as 26-year-old Luis Antonio Bacerra-Eames, had allegedly been physically 'beating' his two dogs using a baseball bat and punching them. It is also alleged that Bacerra-Eames used a large rock to hit one of the dogs, the sheriff said.
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Upon arriving at the home, deputies said they briefly spoke with Bacerra-Eames before he allegedly resisted arrest and attempted to flee. The sheriff said that an altercation then occurred, during which Bacerra-Eames allegedly bit a deputy twice and hit another multiple times with his elbow.
Bacerra-Eames was then taken into custody and taken to SOVAH Health Martinsville for treatment of minor injuries.
He has been charged with the following:
Two counts of Animal Cruelty (Felony)
Two counts of Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (Felony)
Resisting Arrest (Misdemeanor)
Bacerra-Eames is currently being held in the Henry County Adult Detention Center without bond.
The sheriff said the two dogs, which are a Pitbull mixed breed, will be taken to a veterinarian for evaluation and will be housed at the Henry County Animal Shelter.
The investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information regarding the incident, please contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 276-638-8751. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).
The Crimestoppers Program offers rewards up to $2500.00 for information related to crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information determine the amount of reward paid.
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