Virginia running back and kick returner Solomon Beebe was arrested Monday on three Class 1 misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty, according to court records obtained by 247Sports.
The 5-foot-10, 199-pound junior from Montgomery, Alabama, appeared on Thursday morning in Albemarle County District Court. He was released on unsecured bond. The charges stem from one alleged incident on Aug. 10 and two on Aug. 12 involving his pit bull, Jeb.
A housekeeper at Beebe’s apartment complex, the Maximilian at Stonefield north of Charlottesville, reported seeing him punch the dog on Aug. 12.
According to animal control officer Justin Gibson, the witness observed Beebe hold the dog against a wall and strike it multiple times with a closed fist while the animal yelped in pain. Albemarle County animal control seized the dog on Aug. 13 and placed it in protective custody at the local SPCA.
Beebe transferred to Virginia from UAB in January after two seasons with the Blazers.
In 2025, he rushed for 338 yards and six touchdowns on 56 carries, added 284 receiving yards on 31 catches, and ranked among the national leaders in kick-return yardage. Cavaliers coach Tony Elliott had recently praised his early contributions in the backfield and return game.
Virginia opens its season Aug. 29 against NC State.
The University of Virginia issued a brief statement: “The University does not comment on matters involving ongoing criminal proceedings or student records.”
Beebe’s status with the program has not been clarified.
