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Noble Gene Geathers, 56, was convicted of animal cruelty and animal fighting.

Detectives determined that some of the dogs were being bred and then used in an organized dog fighting ring.

Investigators say the dogs had clear injuries from fighting, no food and very little water.

The Halifax Humane Society is at capacity as it works to place 42 pit bulls, including 18 puppies, that were rescued from two Daytona Beach homes in a February dogfighting ring bust into qualified homes, Community Outreach Director Barry KuKes said.

Forty-two pit bulls, including 18 puppies, were rescued from two Daytona Beach homes in a dogfighting ring bust that led to the arrests of three men earlier this month, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.