Former Pittsburgh Steelers DL Isaiah Buggs has officially been arrested on second-degree charges of animal cruelty. According to ESPN’s Wire Service, Buggs turned himself into Tuscaloosa police Thursday.
He has denied the allegations against him.
News broke Wednesday of police issuing warrants for his arrest. They allege two dogs were left unattended for ten days on property Buggs was renting. Buggs reportedly moved out shortly beforehand.
“Both dogs appeared malnourished and neglected, and the residence appeared to be abandoned,” per ESPN. “Witnesses told police that Buggs had recently moved from the house.