Authorities arrested a Hunt County man for animal cruelty after a video showed him abusing a dog, according to the SPCA of Texas.
GREENVILLE, Texas — A Hunt County man is facing a felony charge of animal cruelty after a disturbing video allegedly showing him violently abusing a dog led to his arrest.
Eferm Robinson was taken into custody on Wednesday, July 23, by the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office and investigators with the SPCA of Texas. He has been charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals, a third-degree felony, according to SPCA of Texas. Robinson is being held in the Hunt County Jail on a $100,000 bond, records show.
The case began on July 18, when the SPCA of Texas’ Animal Cruelty Investigations (ACI) Unit received a tip that included a video reportedly filmed that same day. The footage, according to officials, depicted a violent act of physical abuse toward a dog.
Investigators responded to the property on Peacock Path in Hunt County, where they located the injured dog. Officials said the animal had visible trauma, was severely underweight, and required urgent medical care. Due to the dog’s condition, authorities seized the animal immediately and transported it to the SPCA of Texas’ Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center in Dallas.
A forensic evaluation revealed the dog had suffered blunt force trauma to the head so severe that it knocked out a tooth. The animal also had ligature marks around its neck, suggesting it had been choked or restrained during the abuse, the SPCA of Texas said. In addition to these injuries, the dog was emaciated and showed signs of long-term neglect, according to the SPCA.
A civil custody hearing to determine the dog’s future is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29.
“Acts of violence against animals often signal a broader threat to public safety,” said SPCA of Texas’ ACI Unit Chief Investigator Courtney Burns, CAWA. “This is why taking animal abuse seriously isn’t just about protecting pets, it’s about protecting communities. We are grateful to the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office for responding swiftly and working closely with us to pursue justice—for this dog and for the safety of the public.”
The dog is continuing to receive care and remains under the supervision of veterinary professionals, the SPCA said.
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