Man Charged for Pit Bull Attacks on Local School
A Kennett, Missouri local was served a summons to appear in court for violating the city’s dangerous dog ordinance. According to a story, at approximately 4:10 p.m. on March 16, 2010, Kennet’s humane officer received a call about a pit bull trying to bite students at a local middle school. Upon arriving at the school, she discovered that the animal had been subdued by a reserve police officer. As she and the officer were discussing the situation, a man aggressively approached them and demanded they relinquish his dog. When pressed to show identification, the man became agitated and started cursing. He then proceeded to angrily push the dog toward the officers and told them to take the animal.
Anticipating trouble at the pound, the humane officer decided to house the dog at an off-site location. The following afternoon someone was caught breaking into the dog pound. The suspect was apprehended in his vehicle and charged with trespassing on city property, breaking into the pound and violating the dangerous dog and leash law ordinances.
Sometimes people who choose to own dangerous dogs are not competent owners. They may fail to leash their dog while walking throughout a neighborhood, encourage aggressive behavior, or neglect to detain the dog within their yard. Dog bites most commonly occur under these circumstances and with children. Dog attacks can be very traumatic and emotional experiences. If a dog bites you or your child, you may be entitled to recover compensation for resulting injuries and medical expenses. An experienced and knowledgeable Missouri dog attack injury lawyer at Page Law can help investigate your case and ensure that your rights are protected. Call 314-322-8515 today for a free consultation.
