Recent Dog Incidents and the Sheriffs Office

This went to court yesterday for a motion to dismiss. First of all, I'm an atheist; zero bias either way.

It started out with testimony from Mr. Geile, then Father Tom's friend, then Father Tom, then Mrs. Geile. From the testimony I heard, I do not see how Mr. Geile determined that Father Tom was a threat to him. The only thing Mr. Geile described as a "threat" was that Father Tom had pointed at him, while yelling at him. Those were not Mr. Geiles words. Mr. Geile stated that "Father Tom was advancing toward him with his arm extended". The other testimony appeared to confirm that Father Tom was merely pointing at Mr. Geile; yelling at him "that he needs to get his dogs under control". Father Tom said that he was in fear that he may be watching his dog get killed right in front of him, so that is why voices were elevated.

Mr. Geile & Mrs. Geile tried, but failed (in my opinion) to paint a picture that either Father Tom, or his friend were forcefully restraining Mrs. Geile on the ground. Mr. Geiles testimony was calm & cool. However, there were a couple of outbursts during Geiles testimony because some people felt that what Mr. Geiles was saying to be outright false. Father Tom was pretty calm during testimony as well, but it was clear he was very distressed about having to talk about this incident. As Tom described what was happening to his dog, then him; I became pretty emotional myself. What made matters worse, was that Mr Geiles attorney, Clay Adkinson; was interrogating Father Tom as if he were a hostile witness - which was not even remotely the case. Father Tom did very well under that pressure, and maintained a straight forward accounting of his version of the story. Judge Wells, had to warn this attorney three times to tone it down, and even told him that if he needed to take a break to blow off some steam, that was an available option.

Mrs. Geiles testimony seemed to contradict Mr. Geiles in most instances. I could tell that the Judge was studying her very closely during her testimony. That, coupled with the behavior of the attorney, and the facts testified to; led to the ultimate denial of the motion to dismiss. Geiles attorney said he was going to appeal the decision, but I firmly believe nothing will come of it. The charges remain, and given the severity of the charge... Geiles will almost certainly have to take a plea deal in order to avoid jail time. Had this been a trial, and had I been a juror, I would have voted to convict from what I heard. Mr. Geiles does not really have a defense at this point, as he admitted in open court that he did in fact punch Father Tom.

I'd like to point out that during one of the breaks, I saw Father Tom in the hallway. Not knowing anything about me, he greeted me with a huge smile. He seemed to have an overwhelming aura of "just being a really nice person". So much, in fact... I felt the need to let him know how well he did in court, and to let him know that I was happy he & his dog were doing alright. For someone who has never been through a court preceding, he handled himself quite well. I think its horrible that a mans dog gets viciously attacked for no reason, then he gets viciously attacked for trying to help his dog.

Thanks for the blow by blow account of the case. Funny how you don't hear about it any more except for the last post (prior to yours) from Mosquito Control Commissioner McGee in January. No media coverage any more.

Funny how you also don't hear anything about the alleged Freeport Dog Fighting Case that WCSO had so much media press on. That case is going on two years and I hear its not going well.

Keep us posted.

What made matters worse, was that Mr Geiles attorney, Clay Adkinson; was interrogating Father Tom as if he were a hostile witness - which was not even remotely the case. Father Tom did very well under that pressure, and maintained a straight forward accounting of his version of the story. Judge Wells, had to warn this attorney three times to tone it down, and even told him that if he needed to take a break to blow off some steam, that was an available option.

Like father like son.

My wife and I met Father Tom last year. We were so impressed. He came across as such a gentle and friendly person. So sad to hear about this situation. We wish him the very best.

If you see my dog unleashed, be forewarned that you are subject to being loved to death....

It is hard to believe that two years has passed since this “Felony Attack” were we almost lost a pastor to all in Miramar Beach. Everyone regardless of their religious denomination as a friend knows Father Tom Guido in the community.

This case looks like it has been swept under the rug based on the lack of action by the State Attorney's office. Perhaps this case does not have enough merit for their time. What many people are not aware of during the recovery of Father Tom he had some complications due to the blow he received and he almost lost his life. Therefore, a simple attack could have turned into manslaughter, very few people are aware of this situation but many of his close friends are and we are not going to sit still and have this swept under the rug. The attacker has a history of anger and multiple misdemeanors to include domestic violence. Torey Geile Attorney Clay B. Adkinson as expected is trying to say Mr. Geile was defending himself, considering how many witnesses were present with opposite statements you have to wonder why this has not gone to court. Father Tom is concerned that with Mr. Geile past history of domestic violence that same incident could happen again and the outcome may not be the same.



The time has come for the State's Attorney to move forward and let the people make a decision with a jury trial.

Keep this thread moving before someone else is harmed because the State's Attorney failed to take action in a timely manner.

It is hard to believe that two years has passed since this “Felony Attack” were we almost lost a pastor to all in Miramar Beach. Everyone regardless of their religious denomination as a friend knows Father Tom Guido in the community.

This case looks like it has been swept under the rug based on the lack of action by the State Attorney's office. Perhaps this case does not have enough merit for their time. What many people are not aware of during the recovery of Father Tom he had some complications due to the blow he received and he almost lost his life. Therefore, a simple attack could have turned into manslaughter, very few people are aware of this situation but many of his close friends are and we are not going to sit still and have this swept under the rug. The attacker has a history of anger and multiple misdemeanors to include domestic violence. Torey Geile Attorney Clay B. Adkinson as expected is trying to say Mr. Geile was defending himself, considering how many witnesses were present with opposite statements you have to wonder why this has not gone to court. Father Tom is concerned that with Mr. Geile past history of domestic violence that same incident could happen again and the outcome may not be the same.



The time has come for the State's Attorney to move forward and let the people make a decision with a jury trial.

Keep this thread moving before someone else is harmed because the State's Attorney failed to take action in a timely manner.

Any theories as to why this is not prosecuted?

Any theories as to why this is not prosecuted?

The defendant’s attorney is pursuing this case as a misdemeanor rather than a felony. The actions by the defendant definitely is a felony offense. There are enough witnesses to validate this statement. The defendant has a history going back to 1999 on multiple misdemeanors represents a slap on the hands and pay a little money. It does not solve the problem, Fr. Tom is concerned that the defendant is in possession of firearms and with his anger issues he is afraid that one day the will of the art will defendant may use one of these firearms.

The only way that these firearms can be taken away from the defendant is that the case has to be treated as a felony. Once the facts are presented to a jury I personally feel confident that the verdict will be as it should be felony charges.

The defendant knows how to work the program based on his past history it is time for a change and time for the people to stand up and say enough is enough. Keep this thread going so the state attorney will have to be forced to move forward. You will

It appears from accessible court records that jury selection was started on 12/11/2017.

It appears from accessible court records that jury selection was started on 12/11/2017.

You are correct on the date for a jury but it never happened. The defendant’s attorney is pushing for a misdemeanor and the jury selection was delayed. There is no future date for this action. Another delaying technique so as to buy time this is moving into the next year. The States will Attorney’s office needs to put there foot down and pushed forward.

You are correct on the date for a jury but it never happened. The defendant’s attorney is pushing for a misdemeanor and the jury selection was delayed. There is no future date for this action. Another delaying technique so as to buy time this is moving into the next year. The States will Attorney’s office needs to put there foot down and pushed forward.

We need to elect a new State Attorney, unfortunately he ran uncontested.

I saw all the delays and stall tactics being used by the Adkinson law firm as well.

We need to elect a new State Attorney, unfortunately he ran uncontested.

I saw all the delays and stall tactics being used by the Adkinson law firm as well.

What's the root cause of no one else running for State Attorney? Maybe the area is unattractive to those with a more global and humane view of the world? Maybe its the same reason non tourist business doesn't seek Walton out at least not without a push or connection from Art Miller (is he an attorney by any chance)? Maybe it is that many in our neck of the woods are too busy trying to hang on to a bygone way of life when rules of decency and equity did not apply and only local white men had a fair shake? To all the resistors of change, you may think you're fighting for your rights but your crippling your kids and grandkids by teaching them to hate those people with whom they WILL share the future. Why not embrace a new way of thinking that might actually allow you to have a voice in the changes that are coming on like a freight train?

What's the root cause of no one else running for State Attorney?

Folllllow the money...every law enforcement agency, every judge, every lawyer, every school district (look at Eddins son) utility companies (Regional Utilities in our case) developers and even colleges in a tri county area have HUGE financial donors. State Attorney's represent the interests of the State not the states constituents. Prosecuting attorney's are the voice of the people.

Maybe its the same reason non tourist business doesn't seek Walton out at least not without a push or connection from Art Miller.

Business doesn't seek out Walton County because we don't have the needed infrastructure in Walton County and our elected officials have fought to keep it that way for eons.

As for Art Miller, I've met the man once. I found him to be intelligent, honest, literate and very well spoken. In my opinion he is a very articulate writer who doesn't mince words and an advocate for open, honest government, operated in the Sunshine. For those reasons I don't think he would make a very good attorney given the way our current system is run. I'm sure he would be flattered you asked if he was an attorney though.

As for the rest of your comment...well said.

O not an attorney but a very smart man who came here from Texas when he retired. His wife was a school superendent in Texas. He sees the need for change as we all do but he has guts enough to voice his opinion publicly. Thank God for people like him we need more of these

Business doesn't seek out Walton County because we don't have the needed infrastructure in Walton County and our elected officials have fought to keep it that way for eons.

Exactly what I mean. Not facing change even when we don't like it is like hanging onto a tornado or whirlpool. An ant CANNOT move a rubber tree plant despite its high hopes anymore than I can change the direction of the wind. I feel a big wind comin' on.

@Magee Pushing the prosecutor rather than Eddins might have better results. This really has drug on long enough.

@Magee Pushing the prosecutor rather than Eddins might have better results. This really has drug on long enough.

Yes, it is time to keep this pushing on for resolution, this thread is not about business development or anything else. It is a threat design to protect the citizens against domestic violence without recourse. Don’t let this thread die let’s make 2018 the year of prosecution.

This is going to be my New Year’s resolution!

First of all let me lead with saying none of you know what the f725 you're talking about and don't understand the situation with the pastor.
The pastor and the man's wife were walking their dogs.
His dogs approached the wife's dogs which ARE defensive breeds rodesian ridgebacks
The ridgebacks broke free in an attempt to protect the wife from what they thought was a threat.
The PASTOR then intervenes the dogs and TRIPS OVER THEM ONTO HIS WIFE
He comes outside to see a man on top of his wife
So he runs up and punches him.
If you came outside and saw a man you've never seen laying on top of your wife you better f487ing punch them too or you're a real piece of sh1t and a p4ssy

Whooo...that was a doozy of a first post. Most people wait...oh, I don't know...at least two or three posts before they go postal!

You should have seen the one that was deleted.

First of all let me lead with saying none of you know what the f725 you're talking about and don't understand the situation with the pastor.
The pastor and the man's wife were walking their dogs.
His dogs approached the wife's dogs which ARE defensive breeds rodesian ridgebacks
The ridgebacks broke free in an attempt to protect the wife from what they thought was a threat.
The PASTOR then intervenes the dogs and TRIPS OVER THEM ONTO HIS WIFE
He comes outside to see a man on top of his wife
So he runs up and punches him.
If you came outside and saw a man you've never seen laying on top of your wife you better f487ing punch them too or you're a real piece of sh1t and a p4ssy

He's a Priest not a pastor. And all that rage is a sign you have the same psychological tendencies of the hillbilly who attacked him.
Trashy dogs are always owned by trashy humans. It's time for you to grow up.
He's moved on and been forgiving, as you would expect from a Priest, so why don't the rednecks who were at fault do the same?

First of all let me lead with saying none of you know what the f725 you're talking about and don't understand the situation with the pastor.
The pastor and the man's wife were walking their dogs.
His dogs approached the wife's dogs which ARE defensive breeds rodesian ridgebacks
The ridgebacks broke free in an attempt to protect the wife from what they thought was a threat.
The PASTOR then intervenes the dogs and TRIPS OVER THEM ONTO HIS WIFE
He comes outside to see a man on top of his wife
So he runs up and punches him.
If you came outside and saw a man you've never seen laying on top of your wife you better f487ing punch them too or you're a real piece of sh1t and a p4ssy

Father Tom has been peacefully walking his elderly dog daily for years without incident so the real "piece of sh1t and a p4ssy" is the attacker. I know what I'm talking about because I live on the same street as this a-hole and he has (or should I say you have?) been a nasty, confrontational prick since the day he/you moved in.

All of you that have gone by their opinions and do not 1/4 about what really happened. First of all, I lived block past where Torey Geile lived. 1st the women you all say he put a gun with a silencer in a ladies face. I was there when you all think Torey was wrong. I was at Torey's showing him a used gun I had just bought and asked him to check it out for me. He was cleaning it after he had made some adjustments to the gun. We were outside cause the cleaning fluid was very strong. Well the ladies dog came into Torey's front yard and barked & bite me. The lady came in screaming at me and calling me fowl names. Her dog broke skin but had my jeans more in his mouth than me. Her dog tried to bite me again, but grabbed my jeans and tore them up pretty bad. At that time I was a 62 year old women and moving to Mexico for my job for 2 years and felt I needed protection. Torey's Ridgebacks did not attack the ladies dog. They did try to jump the backyard fence when the dog tried biting me again. The gun was in Torey's hand but the magazine was not in the gun. Second, I know the man whose house Torey was working at when Torey shot the snake. The man's grandchildren were playing in the yard and Torey was working on his roof. The man had went inside house to get water for him and grand kids. When He came out after 2 minutes he noticed a large snake moving close to the kids. He screamed snake and Torey looked down and saw the snake. He SLID down the ladder and noticed the man had grabbed the kids but the snake was getting ready to strike. The snake was raising it's head and Torey was not close enough to hit the snake with a shovel. The man had both kids and moving slow and almost dropped one of the kids. Torey grabbed his gun and shot. The snake was 24 inches from the man's and the child that fell out of his hand leg. Torey is a very good marksman. (That is why I asked him to train me for my right to carry license). So he was a "HERO". Third, Poppa J were you Torey's neighbor that let his son shoot a bb gun at Torey's outdoor lights, windows and at his 12 yr old daughter. Torey tried talking to the neighbor about the lights & windows and his parents who lived across the street (which both thought they were the rulers of the cul-de-sac) to get the boy to quit, but both houses kept making excuses for the delinquent & saying oh he is a boy. Torey's sons was 2 yrs young than the boy, but worked and was very polite and helpful. (Torey's house was not the only house he did damage to or broke into). After replacing 5 windows and 9 outdoor light fixtures Torey was upset, but did not mad until the boy shot Torey's 12 year old daughter with the BB gun 3 times. She had to be taken to hospital to get 2 BB's removed (both from her back and the third bruised her face). Fourth I was in Mexico when the pastors dog got between Torey's wife and daughter and their 2 dogs. From what I was told the day after was The Pastor was on top of Torey's wife and his daughter was yelling "DON'T HIT MY MOM". What would you have done if someone was attacking your family? If Torey was such a ass as you all portray him, why didn't he just shoot the pastor who was not dressed in pastor clothing. Now you all say the pastors dog is peaceful, well he use to barked and growled at the man 3 doors from me, every time they walked by the bay. Now the pastor should have kept his dog on a leash and controlled him enough not to go between Torey's dogs and Torey's wife and daughter. I had been to Torey's house 4 or 5 times and his dogs never even growled at me or my 3 dogs. As a matter of fact, Torey's wife worked for a vet and they always had cats, dogs, rabbits, and a baby squirrel that they would help take care of and their dogs never bothered any of them.
By Torey's request I did not writ this sooner. UNLESS YOU WALK A MILE IN SOMEONE'S SHOE'S DON'T JUDGE!! UNLESS YOU WERE THERE YOUR JUST MAKING UP YOUR MIND BY SOMEONE ELSE'S GOSSIP!! !That is what is wrong with this country now, people and media just looking for drama. By the way, this priest is suppose suppose to be so good. He has gone against the bible in several ways (this I know first hand) but it is not my right to judge or tell the specifics. Just saying to let you all know until you know all the true & legitimate facts hold your opinion.