A Richmond sheriff's deputy arrested in Henrico County on charges of animal cruelty and dogfighting has been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of an investigation and the criminal charges.
Henrico police arrested David W. Robinson after responding to a call Thursday about fighting dogs in the 6400 block of Miller Road in the county's eastern end.
Twenty-one pit bulls, one of which was dead, were found in the rear of a home, said Henrico police Lt. A.J. Scott. Animal-protection officers took four injured dogs to receive veterinary treatment and the rest to the county animal shelter.
Robinson, who was arraigned in Henrico General District Court yesterday, has been charged with two counts each of cruelty to animals and promoting or engaging in animal fighting, both Class 1 misdemeanors. A trial is scheduled for June 9.
Richmond Sheriff C.T. Woody Jr. confirmed yesterday that Robinson has worked as a deputy sheriff since March 2003.
"The charges placed against Corporal Robinson are serious and not consistent with the professionalism expected of the men and women of the Richmond City Sheriff's Office," Woody said in a news release.
He added that Robinson will be placed in an administrative position in the sheriff's office where he will not have contact with the public or inmates.
Contact Melodie Martin at (804) 649-6290 or mmartin@timesdispatch.com.
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