DALE COUNTY, Ala. (WDNews)-The Dale County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a video circulating on social media that shows a male subject violently attacking and torturing animals.
The Sheriff’s Office became aware of the video on Saturday and quickly launched an investigation. Deputies have interviewed the suspect and others involved, determining that some of the footage is about two years old. One of the videos was found to have been recorded outside of Dale County, and officials are working with other agencies to identify the location and pursue appropriate charges.
Because of the suspect’s age at the time of the incidents, Alabama law requires the individual to be charged as a juvenile. The Sheriff’s Office expects to file charges on Tuesday. Due to the nature of juvenile cases, no further details will be released.
The Sheriff’s Office reassured the public that the investigation is a top priority and that they are working to ensure prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. The department thanked the community for its patience as the legal process unfolds.
