The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Spencer Lamont Moultrie, 54, with Animal Fighting or Baiting and Ill Treatment of Animals on Monday, August 11, 2025.
During the operation, 10 dogs were placed with the Humane World for Animals organization for veterinary care.
The Beaufort County Animal Control, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the investigation.
Details can be found in the warrants shown below.
Moultrie was booked into the Beaufort County Detention Center.
The case will be prosecuted by the 14th Circuit Court Solicitor’s Office.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
