Plea Entered In Chickasaw Dog Dragging Case

OKOLONA, MS (WCBI) – A Houlka man will pay a $1,000 fine and cover the vet bill to settle a dog dragging incident caught on tape.

Willie Davis
Source: Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office

70 year old Willie Davis pleaded no contest to aggravated animal cruelty on connection with the March incident.  Davis was caught on video dragging a dog known as Champ behind his truck.  Chickasaw Sheriffs officials say Davis apparently tied Champ to the bumper because teh dog had been chasing cattle in the pasture.  Davis is currently liable for $812 in  medical bills and Champ will now be placed up for adoption.