Statesville Man Charged in Federal Dogfighting Breeding Case

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Federal prosecutors charged Reginald Lionel Goodson Jr. with conspiracy to violate the Animal Welfare Act in connection with an alleged dogfighting breeding operation.

Case statusCharged

Location reportedStatesville, Iredell, NC

Person named in reportReginald Lionel Goodson Jr.

First reported2026-06-23

Last updated10/15/2026

Case details

The U.S. Attorney's Office reports that Goodson and co-defendant Juelz Christopher Daniels were charged; 25 dogs were rescued during the investigation. Daniels already appears in PawWatch Case Watch and must not be duplicated.

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Official sources

Two Statesville Men Face Federal Charges for Breeding Pit Bulls for Dog Fighting; 25 Dogs Rescued, Including PuppiesProsecutor / District Attorney · 2026-06-23 ↗

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