joycenalex,

The reason being........check this out.


"If convicted, Paulson, 20, and Loney, 18, could face maximum prison sentences of five years each and fines of $10,000 each. But sentencing guidelines for a first offense call for less jail time - up to a year, Ashman said.


Neither man could be reached for comment.


Paulson is the son of Wilkeson Mayor Doug Paulson, according to police. "


There you go....I'd love to know why the "witness" did nothing
to stop them, or go for help for the dog. They should be charged
also. Stupid jerks.