Dog-fighting - video posted online Breaux Bridge, LA (US) Incident Date: Thursday, Oct 4, 2007 County: Saint Martin Local Map: available Disposition: Alleged Alleged: » 7 year old male » 8 year old male » 10 year old male

Case ID: 12401 Classification: Fighting Animal: dog (pit-bull) View more cases in LA (US) Login to Watch this Case

A shocking video posted on Myspace.com has lead to three arrests in Breaux Bridge. A dog fight caught on tape is at the center of the investigation.

St. Martin Parish authorities say an anonymous tip from someone out of state who viewed the Myspace video started the investigation. The video shows a group of kids trying to make the dogs fight by throwing the animals into each other.

Police have now charged two of the young people for dog-fighting. Investigators say the young people in the video ranged from seven years old to ten years old.

Police identified the location of the video as a home on Williams Street. The owner of the property now faces charges for violating the Breaux Bridge city ordinance concerning dangerous or vicious animals.

The ordinance includes regulations on things like confining the animals along with leash laws. It also includes rules on insurance. The animal owner is required to have at least a $100,000 policy for each of the animals. The maximum penalty under the ordinance is a $500 fine or six months in jail.

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