New Brockton plans to enforce its animal leash ordinance

New Brockton plans to enforce its animal leash ordinance

NEW BROCKTON, Ala. (WDHN)—On Monday night, the New Brockton City Council directed its police department to "crack down" on violators of its animal leash ordinance. Recently, several dogs nipping at his heels caused a bicyclist to crash in that central coffee county town, the man's injuries led to a short hospital stay. New Brockton's leash law states that a dog owner must keep their animal behind a fence or some other barrier. If the animal is t…