GREENE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) – Three Greene County men have been indicted following a raid on an alleged puppy mill where 81 dogs were rescued. Nathan Yoder, 67, Luke Yoder, 33, and Maynard Swarey, 40, now face multiple animal cruelty charges.
The indictment includes one count of felony animal cruelty and 24 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty for each suspect.
The charges stem from a June 10, 2024, search by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division in Free Union, Virginia. Alongside a veterinarian, officers discovered dogs living in deplorable conditions, leading to their rescue and relocation to shelters and rescue organizations for care.
All three men are being held without bond at Central Virginia Regional Jail. The investigation continues as the men prepare for court proceedings.
