Actor arrested due to his four hounds terrorizing, killing neighbor’s small dog
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Tyrese Gibson, the 46-year-old actor known for roles in the "Fast & Furious" franchise and "Transformers" series, faces a misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals following an incident on September 18 in Atlanta, Georgia, where his four Cane Corso dogs allegedly escaped his yard and killed a neighbor's 5-year-old King Charles Cavalier Spaniel named Henry. Henry's owner, Harrison Parker, discovered the dog dead in his driveway after allowing him outside for five minutes, with the pet suffering broken ribs, puncture wounds, internal bleeding, and covered in slobber despite having an invisible fence and being well-trained. Security footage captured the dogs running through neighbors' yards between 10:01 and 10:04 p.m. before approaching Parker's home, and the same night, another neighbor reported being unable to access her car due to the dogs blocking her door, prompting an Animal Control officer to intervene and push them back. Gibson was not home at the time, and his friend received a warning from police for failing to control the animals before learning of Henry's death.
Police records document multiple prior escapes by Gibson's dogs, including two incidents in April and several earlier that month, highlighting an ongoing issue. Four days after the attack, officers visited Gibson's home to demand the dogs' surrender; he requested a few days to arrange matters and was warned that a search warrant would follow non-compliance. During a phone call, Gibson acknowledged believing his dogs killed Henry and described it as a recurring problem over recent months. When police returned with a search warrant to seize the dogs, both Gibson and the animals were absent; his house manager informed officers that the dogs had been removed and Gibson was out of the country. An arrest warrant was issued one week before Gibson turned himself in to Fulton County Police on Friday, where he was booked into jail and released the same day on a $20,000 bond. As of the latest reports, the four Cane Corso dogs remain unturned over to authorities.
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Fulton County Police Capt. Nicole Dwyer confirmed Gibson's surrender, stating, "We are glad he did the right thing and turned himself in," but disputed claims of his prior cooperation, noting he knew of the warrant yet delayed compliance. Gibson's attorney, Gabe Banks of Banks Weaver Law Firm, issued a statement expressing deepest condolences to Parker's family, explaining the attack happened while Gibson was away, and affirming that Gibson immediately rehomed the dogs to a safe environment upon learning of the incident, while fully cooperating with authorities and requesting privacy as the matter proceeds legally with a focus on community safety and animal welfare. On Instagram last weekend, Gibson announced a "well-needed mental health recovery" absence until November; Parker told FOX 5 that Gibson's departure showed arrogance and urged jail time, insisting he should not simply leave. Tuesday's Instagram post from Gibson showed him in Los Angeles with family, playing with the dogs—who appeared playful with smaller breeds—clarifying he was not fleeing and was cooperating with police.