Couple Re-arrested on Animal Abuse Charges

Berkeley County deputies have re-arrested Anthony Banks and Nicole Boyd on six new animal fighting charges each, following their May arrest for horrifically mistreating 15 dogs found in a filthy garage choked with ammonia. The dogs, deprived of clean water and diagnosed with rickets, are now recovering at the Charleston Animal Society—though adoption is on hold due to legal action. Boyd was released on her own recognizance; Banks posted a $30K bail with a strict no-animals clause. Both are back in custody after a public tip led to their May 28th apprehension, with Banks still awaiting payment of his new $30K bail. This case underscores the urgent need for community eyes on animal welfare—and the heavy toll on shelters when cruelty goes unchecked. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf4f67191ed95260