FPSO arrest seven in dogfighting bust

According to Sheriff Kevin Cobb, when deputies arrived at the scene participants fled in vehicles but quickly realized they were blocked in. Upon discovering there was no other way out, they exited the vehicles throwing crates containing dogs in bushes and woods. Some dogs were also left behind in locked vehicles.

“We found all the dogs and several were injured,” Cobb said. “Dogfighting is a very serious crime.”

During the raid, the Sheriff’s Office impounded numerous vehicles allegedly involved in the fighting.

Evidence of a dogfighting ring can be seen throughout the rural property which is closed to public’s eyes by a high wooden fence. Upon entering the property, a person can see several dogs that are in kennels along with four dogs attached to trees with large chains.

The apparent dogfighting ring is located approximately 200 yards from the kennel. The rusted tin covered shed contains the ring where dogs fight many times to the death or serious injury. The wooden floor and two-foot walls are covered with blood stains from past fights.

The Northeast Louisiana Humane Society picked up the remaining dogs late Monday afternoon. 

Those arrested were:

Tonie Youngblood, 49, of 105 Thompson Street, West Monroe

Cruelty to animals, resisting an officer, dogfighting

Ernest Wallace, 43, of 105 Thompson Street, West Monroe

Cruelty to animals, resisting an officer, dogfighting

Ladarrius Jordan, 37, 45 North Chamingdale Drive, Monroe

Cruelty to animals, resisting an officer, dogfighting

David L. Johnson, 48, of 903 Luther Drive, Monroe 

Cruelty to animals, resisting an officer, dogfighting

Tony O. Miles, 30, 2313 Cypress Street, Winnsboro

Cruelty to animals, resisting an officer, dogfighting

Tyler M. Williams, 29, 3007 Earle Drive, Winnsboro

Cruelty to animals, resisting an officer, dogfighting

Riley C. Williams, 62, 254 Clayvon Road, Winnsboro

Letting a disorderly place, dogfighting, cruelty to animals

At press time, no bond has been set.

According to Cobb, additional arrests are possible, and the investigation is ongoing.