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Freeport Man Accused Of Breeding, Selling Pit Bulls For Dog Fighting Freeport Man Accused Of Breeding, Selling Pit Bulls For Dog Fighting
Freeport Man Accused Of Breeding, Selling Pit Bulls For Dog Fighting A 54-year-old Long Island man was charged for allegedly breeding and selling pit bulls for the purpose of dog fighting. Lonnie Poindexter, of Freeport, was arraigned on Thursday, Aug. 4, on one felony count and two misdemeanor counts of prohibition of animal fighting, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. He pleaded not guilty and is set to appear in court on Thursday, Sept. 15, the DA's Office said. The charges stem from a 2020 investigation into videos, photos, and dog pedigree information posted online by Poindexter where he offered the pit bulls for sale…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Nassau Woman Seriously Injured After Dogs Attack, Man Trying To Help Hurt Nassau Woman Seriously Injured After Dogs Attack, Man Trying To Help Hurt
Nassau Woman Seriously Injured After Dogs Attack, Man Trying To Help Hurt Two people were hospitalized after being attacked by dogs on Long Island. A 52-year-old woman was attacked by two pit bulls at approximately 5:25 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9 while walking on Hungry Harbor Road in Valley Stream, police said. Upon arrival, officers found the woman bleeding heavily, with lacerations caused by the dogs to her face, arms, and legs, police said. A 52-year-old man who attempted to intervene also suffered bites to his right hand and foot as he attempted to stop the dogs’ attack. Police said that the dogs were contained by responding police officers before being removed…

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by Zak Failla