Tyrese Gibson booked on animal cruelty charge after his dogs killed a neighbor’s pet

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Tyrese Gibson is facing an animal cruelty charge related to an incident that happened in Fulton County, Georgia, in September. The incident resulted in the death of a neighbor’s 5-year-old dog, which suffered severe injuries.

On Friday, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office processed 46-year-old singer and actor, known for his role in the “Fast and Furious” movies. He was released after posting a $20,000 bond. According to attorney Gabe Banks, Gibson turned himself in “to answer for a misdemeanor warrant” voluntarily.

According to Banks, Mr. Gibson has been completely cooperative with law enforcement throughout this situation and intends to remain so until it’s concluded. Mr. Gibson also wants to reiterate his sincere sympathy to the family who lost their dog and kindly requests privacy and understanding while the case proceeds through the legal system.”

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According to police reports from earlier this week, Gibson didn’t surrender to authorities after a warrant was issued for his arrest. This stemmed from a concerning event involving his Cane Corso dogs. On September 18th, a neighbor of the “Morbius” actor briefly let her small spaniel outside. When she returned just five minutes later, she discovered the dog had been attacked. Despite being immediately taken to a veterinary hospital, the dog sadly did not survive, police stated.

I heard about this crazy situation – apparently, some Cane Corsos showed up at someone’s house, and the owner was so frightened she had to call the police because she was afraid to even step outside! Luckily, animal control officers arrived on the scene and managed to keep the dogs at bay while the neighbor safely got to her car. It’s just unbelievable how scary that must have been for her, and I’m so glad everyone was okay.

According to Fulton County Police Capt. Nicole Dwyer, the arrest warrant for the movie star stemmed from a continuing problem that began with several reports about the dogs over the past few months. Dwyer stated that Gibson had received several warnings prior to the warrant being issued, and officers tried to issue him a citation earlier, but he wasn’t home at his Atlanta residence at the time.

On September 22nd, police had a warrant to search Gibson’s property, but neither he nor his dogs were present at the time.

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In a statement posted to the actor’s Instagram on Wednesday, Gibson and Banks offered their sympathies to the family who lost their dog in this sad event. The “Transformers” and “Baby Boy” star said he was deeply heartbroken, according to the note, and that he’s been consistently praying for the family, hoping they can eventually find it in themselves to forgive him.

According to a statement, the incident happened while Gibson, who takes complete responsibility for his dogs’ actions, was away. The actor has since found new homes for the two adult dogs and their three puppies, with the statement explaining that the responsibility of caring for them had become overwhelming.

As a lifelong movie fan, I was really saddened to hear about the recent incident, and I read Mel Gibson’s statement with interest. He shared how much he loves dogs – it’s clear they’re a big part of his life – and insisted his animals have “never been trained to harm” anyone. He also mentioned he’s been in Los Angeles with his family, dealing with the grief of losing his father. It’s a tough time for him, and I hope he and his family can find some peace. You can find more details about the situation here.

He also wanted everyone to know he is praying for them, sharing in their grief, and will continue to address this difficult situation with honesty, responsibility, and compassion.

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In a statement posted to Instagram on Tuesday, Banks clarified that Gibson got the Cane Corso dogs to protect himself from stalkers who had been unexpectedly appearing at his property over the past few years. Banks stated the dogs had never injured anyone – not a child, another person, or even another animal – until the incident in September.

I was shocked to hear about this awful situation, as Gibson said on Tuesday. Honestly, I can’t imagine waking up to such a nightmare, and I’m sure the family feels the same way. I want them to know that my heart truly breaks for them. I’m sending all my prayers for their recovery and for their beloved pet, who didn’t deserve any of this. I know Gibson is, and I am too, committed to handling this with honesty, responsibility, and compassion.

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2025-10-04 00:02