here's just one report from Canton, Ohio. Not a very big city.
Pit bull owners guilty in attacks
POSTED: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 11:37:32 AM
UPDATED: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 12:01:34 PM
CANTON—Three city pit bull owners are guilty of failing to prevent their dogs from attacking other people.
Michael Petry, 21, whose pit bull mauled a 13-month-old boy, pleaded guilty Monday to a felony child endangering charge.
The child suffered numerous puncture wounds to his face, head and shoulder, county prosecutors said. He needed nearly 200 stitches to repair the damage.
The boy was in the living room of his Canton home Oct. 14 when the pit bull began biting him.
Petry faces up to five years in prison when sentenced next month.
The boy’s mother, Victoria Wyatt, 19, also faces charges. She was able to rescue the boy. Petry was not home at the time.
In a second case, Ruth Garaux, 38, pleaded guilty to two felony charges for not confining her pit bull-boxer mix and other dogs.
She admitting letting her four dogs loose Aug. 24 while visiting friends. They mauled Damon Dale, 47, as he went to his mailbox, investigators said.
The 26-year-old owner of a pit bull involved in a third attack was sentenced to 58 days house arrest for two misdemeanor charges of failing to restrain the dog.
Kelli Rhynes’ dog got out of a pen on Oct. 11. The animal chased an 11-year-old and pulled him off his bike.