A 2020 investigation into videos, photos and dog pedigree information posted online by Lonnie Poindexter led to the 54-year-old arrest this month.

According to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, Poindexter of Freeport was arraigned on August 4th on one felony count and two misedemeanor counts of prohibition of animal fighting.

Poindexter allegedly used codes words and terms known to those in the dog fighting community.

Six pit bulls used for breeding and other items used with dog fighting were found when Poindexter was arrested at his home.