'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Arrested

Zap2It.com | September 14, 2006

Duane 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Chapman

He was taken in on kidnapping charges

Dog the Bounty Hunter has been collared.

Duane Chapman, the reality TV star of A&E's "Dog the Bounty Hunter," was arrested Thursday morning (Sept. 14) in Hawaii, reports MSNBC. Son Leland Chapman and fellow bounty hunter Tim Chapman (no relation) were also arrested on kidnapping charges.

The report, which can be seen on MSNBC's website, says that an arrest warrant was issued in Washington, prompted by the Mexican government. The kidnapping charges stem from an incident back in 2003.

That year, Max Factor heir Andrew Luster was on the run for several months to avoid multiple counts of rape and ended up in Mexico where Duane "Dog" Chapman and his team apprehended him. Mexican authorities wanted Luster handed over to them, denied Chapman and his gang permission to leave the country, declared them fugitives from justice and tried to get them extradited to Mexico for sentencing. Even though the three Chapmans were held in jail for a few days, the charges were eventually dropped and they were released. Luster is currently serving a 124-year sentence.

It's uncertain why this incident has come back to haunt the wildly popular bounty hunter. Details are pending.

"Dog the Bounty Hunter" is in its third season on A&E and has gained a loyal following for its unconventional but charismatic star. The tattooed Chapman is an ex-con who turned a new leaf, embracing his faith and his calling to bring fugitives to justice. He's known for his gruff yet caring nature, often exhibited to those he captures.

The network is standing behind its dog and issued the following statment: "A&E supports Dog and his family during this difficult time and is proud of his role in helping to bring a convicted serial rapist to justice."