Animal Abuse Allegations on Ringing Rocks Road

Allegations of animal abuse, a puppy mill, and more have been made by Todd Preece against Michael and Roberta Coffey, who own property at 178 Ringing Rocks Road. The 100-acre property abuts Preece’s.

Preece feels that the animals on the Coffey property are mistreated, malnourished and that the couple is “thumbing their nose” at the police. As of June 10, when Coffey moved the majority of their animals to the lower 12 acres next to Preece’s, Preece has made numerous complaints to authorities for barking dogs and mistreatment. Jefferson County does have a 10 PM noise ordinance, even in rural out...