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5 arrested in Lady Gaga dog theft, including the woman who returned them

5 arrested in Lady Gaga dog theft, including the woman who returned them

5 people have been arrested following the dognapping of Lady Gaga's beloved pets.

According to Sky News, fours alleged LA gang members have been charged with a number of counts including attempted murder.

On 24th February, Ryan Fischer was shot during the theft of French bulldogs Asia, Koji and Gustav - Asia managed to escape and was found nearby.

The incident was captured on camera by a neighbour's security system which showed two men jump out of a white Sedan and fire a single gunshot towards Mr Fischer.

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The dogs were thought to have been taken for because of their high cash value and not due because of the success of their human.

Lady Gaga offered a $500,000 'no questions asked' reward for the return of her pets and two days later they were taken to an LA police station.

 

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At the time, the woman appeared to be "uninvolved and unassociated" with the crime, police said however she is now among the 4 others arrested as part of the case.

In a statement issued on Thursday night, LA police named the suspects as  "documented gang members" James Jackson, Jaylin White, and Lafayette Whaley.

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They are charged with one count each of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and second degree robbery.

 

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Jackson also faces one count of assault with a semi-automatic firearm and one count of carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle.

Harold White and Jennifer McBride, are charged with one count each of accessory after the fact. White is charged with one count of possession of a firearm, and McBride faces one count of receiving stolen property.

Lady Gaga has yet to comment on the arrests on her social media accounts.

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