St. Landry Parish officials say they have arrested two people in connection with the throwing of two puppies into a dumpster.
St. Landry Parish Government Investigators arrested Jasmine Mouton and Kendall Tyler, both 22 years old of Opelousas. Jail records show they each were booked with two counts aggravated cruelty to animals.
The incident happened on June 2 around 6:30 p.m. at a dumpster outside Sebastian West End Seafood, 1538 W. Landry Street in Opelousas.
The video showed a woman and a man walking behind a store; the woman was carrying a puppy and another was following her. She opened the dumpster, threw the puppy she was carrying into it, then reached down and grabbed the other puppy to throw it in, too.
The two of them then walked away.
Officials say a neighbor rescued the puppies. Animal Control did respond, but the neighbor is taking care of both of the dogs at this time. Investigators are still asking for tips in the case.
If you have any information that could assist in this investigation, please contact Spencer Cornette at (337) 290-5531 or Mark Kidder at (337) 534-1077.
