A Columbus animal control officer was dispatched to Matson Road over a complaint about dogs growling and running after children when they got off the bus.
The animal control officer made contact with the dogs' owner, 26-year-old Matthew Nickoles, and advised him to keep the dogs contained.
Authorities say the dogs were inside Nickoles' residence when he yelled at the officer to get off his property and claimed the dogs were not his.
Police say Nickoles then opened the door and yelled for the dogs to attack the animal control officer.
The dogs chased the officer, and one bit him on the leg.
Lowndes County deputies and animal control officers responded to the scene and gained control of the dogs.
Deputies went to contact Nickoles again when they say he tried to slam the door on them and run.
Authorities say they were able to apprehend Nickoles and arrest him for aggravated assault.
At the time of his arrest, he was on probation. He now has a hold on him by the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Deputies say the dogs are now at the Lowndes County Animal Shelter.
(WTVA - Feb 4, 2015)
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