A Hamilton County man repeatedly arrested on accusations of trespassing, animal abuse and other charges was arrested again Thursday, following a Hamilton County grand jury indictment.
David Eck faces five new charges of animal cruelty in Hamilton County Criminal Court, the indictment said. The charges were tied to the discovery of five dead goats in a storm drain near a grocery store in September 2025.
Eck, also known as “Capt. Dave,” has been arrested on charges of aggravated criminal trespassing at a property off Suck Creek Road. Investigators seized dozens of neglected animals from Eck, according to arrest reports.
Eck allegedly had a ritualistic habit of purchasing livestock at animal auctions, according to an arrest report written by Hamilton County sheriff’s deputy Amanda Lane.