Two aggressive stray dogs threaten residents near Balfour Road, West Memphis AR
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According to the dispatch call, two aggressive stray dogs were reported near Balfour Road. One dog attempted to bite a resident and they growled at a child. Animal control was called to handle the situation, and police units monitored the area to keep people safe.
Audio|Heard on: West Memphis & Marion Public Safety
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03:31
Transcript:
00:00
Near Balfour Road, a call reported two stray dogs under a carport.
00:06
They are aggressive and tend to divide.
00:10
Animal control was notified.
00:15
Confirmed location as near Balfour Road.
00:19
Caller ran into a cut and will contact officers on scene.
00:29
Call was from a disconnected cell phone and could not be returned.
00:44
Units will search the area.
00:55
Description of a black male with black backpack and clothing provided.
01:27
Area checked; no one matching description found.
01:42
Separate call reporting a vehicle throwing bricks at someone.
02:03
Animal control requested for the dogs, which are no longer on site.
02:07
Reported to be two pit bulls and another brown dog.
02:18
Two canines observed near 821 Balfour.
02:25
Animal control needed.
02:37
Dogs were in yards and street; complainant has a three-year-old child.
02:46
Dogs growled at child and resident; one dog tried to bite.
02:54
Units have eyes on the dogs now.
03:08
Advised to keep watch to prevent bites.
03:11
Animal control will be called to respond.
03:24
Units will monitor dogs until animal control arrives.
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Location mentioned:
Balfour Rd, West Memphis, AR 72301
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