More than a dozen dogs have been rescued in connection with a dog-fighting investigation. One person has been arrested, and three others are wanted as this case unfolds.
- Alfred Lott, Jr., 52 of Kentwood, is wanted on 13 counts of dog fighting and cruelty to animals.
- Arthur Rose, Sr., 43 of Slidell, is wanted on one count each of dog fighting and cruelty to animals
- David Coleman III, 26 of Port Arthur, TX, is wanted on one count each of dog fighting and cruelty to animals.
- Originally, Alfred Dyson, 64, was booked on one count each of dog fighting and cruelty to animals
Deputies say they got a tip about a dog-fighting event on Highway 10 near Anderson Road. That led deputies to a property about a mile away where 13 dogs were chained to a line of poles surrounded by an electric fence.
Deputies say several dogs had old scars. One had an extensive eye injury, and one had a fresh tail injury. There was also evidence that dog-fighting events were held on this property as well. With assistance from Tangipahoa Parish Animal Services (TPAS), all of the animals were rescued and taken for medical evaluations.
This is an ongoing investigation with more arrests expected. Detectives are asking for information about anyone else involved with this operation, or any of the events associated with it, to contact the Criminal Investigations Office at 985-902-2088.
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