JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Duval County jury has found a man guilty of animal fighting and drug charges, according to the office of State Attorney Melissa Nelson.
Marquis Williams was found guilty of:
- Possession of Controlled Substance
- Illegal Killing, Possessing, or Capturing of Alligators or Crocodilia or Eggs
- Three counts of Fighting or Baiting Animals
- Nine counts of Animal Cruelty
- Possession of Less Than 20 Grams of Cannabis
In May 2025, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office SWAT and Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant on Williams’ home on Orlando Avenue near Rowe Avenue and Lem Turner Road. Williams was detained outside the home. JSO said detectives found cocaine, oxycodone, and marijuana on the property.
Six dogs were also recovered and showed signs of severe neglect. According to JSO, none of the dogs had access to water. Dog-fighting fighting tools and paraphernalia were found inside Williams’ home and backyard…