Phu Nguyen, 27, was booked on two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals after two dogs were killed in Ruston, Louisiana, KNOE reported September 17, citing police.
Officers went to Sleepy Hollow Street around 1 p.m. on September 8 following a welfare call. Police said they discovered that two dogs had been killed. Nguyen was booked into the Lincoln Parish Detention Center on September 16 after leaving a medical facility, according to KNOE.
Police said the investigation was continuing. Nguyen is accused, not convicted.
Where to report animal cruelty in Ruston
For concerns within city limits, Ruston’s official Animal Control page lists 318 to 251 to 8685. Its reporting hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
After hours and on holidays, the city directs callers to Ruston Police at 318 to 255 to 4141. Outside Ruston, it lists the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318 to 251 to 5111. These are general reporting contacts, not a special tip line for this investigation.
Sources
- KNOE: Ruston investigation and September 16 booking ›
- City of Ruston: Animal Control reporting contacts and jurisdiction ›
On the sourcing: KNOE is the sole reviewed source for the investigation. The official city page independently supports the contact details above.
How we reported this: Buddylio checked the city’s reporting guidance but has not obtained the warrant or police incident report.