A Bethlehem female is dealing with criminal charges for an attack previously this month by a harmful dog that left another dog and 2 individuals hurt, city cops said.
The attack was Feb. 13 in the 500 block of East North Street, and included 3 dogs owned by the female, consisting of Ace, a 13-year-old American Bull Dog.
Ace was lawfully figured out to be a harmful dog in 2021.
Under Pennsylvania law, a harmful dog is specified as one that has either:
- Attacked or caused extreme injury on an individual without justification
- Killed or caused extreme injury on a domestic animal, dog or cat without justification while off the owner’s property
- Or has actually been utilized in the commission of a criminal offense.
The existing list of hazardous dogs in Pennsylvania, noted by county, can be discovered here.
Once a dog has actually been considered hazardous, there is a list of requirements owners must followconsisting of signing up the dog with the state. Police said Ace’s owner did not register him as needed.
Police said the day of the attack the 3 dogs left the owner’s city house and were running loose, when they assaulted another dog and a male and a lady.
Ace’s owner is dealing with 5 charges, consisting of irresponsible conditions resulting in a harmful dog attack; dogs outside a home or enclosure without physical restraint; and dogs without a muzzle or guidance.
An initial hearing in the event is set for April 17.
A message left at a contact number noted for the dog’s owner home was not instantly returned.
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