NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the dog attack on Barbour Drive on Monday, according to the Newport News police.

Robert Keith Packer was arrested and charged on Thursday, a little before 12:30 p.m.

He is facing the following charges: one count of Felony Animal Attack Resulting from Owner’s Disregard for Human Life, three counts of Dogs Running at Large, and two counts of Failure to Pay City Dog Tax.

Packer's arrest comes a few days after two dogs were taken into custody after they attacked and injured four people on Barbour Drive on Monday, according to the Newport News Police.

Two of the people injured were sent to a local hospital for care.

Officers were sent to the 0 block of Barbour Drive on Monday after learning of "two vicious canines,"

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