Apr 13, 2009 Macomb Vicious Pit bull Runs Loose
Macomb, Ill. — The following reports are based on police records.
Victor J. Warner, 28, of 817 E. Murray St., was cited about 9:50 p.m. Saturday for letting a vicious animal run at-large. He is accused of letting a pit bull that was charging people run loose.
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Apr 07, 2009 Lawsuit: East Carondelet Pit Bull Attacked Visiting Woman
East Carondelet - Karie Darnell filed a lawsuit against Debra K. and A.J. Mikel in St. Clair County Circuit Court on April 2.
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| The little town of East Carondelet is home to an historic 18th centuryFrench house. It doesn't need pit bulls. |
She says she was visiting the couple at an East Carondelet residence on June 18, 2007, when Rocky, the Mikels' pit bull terrier dog, bit her left hand and wrist.
Because of the unprovoked attack, Darnell says she suffered severe and permanent injuries and incurred medical costs of more than $10,000. She also lost wages of more than $2,000, according to the complaint.
The Mikels knew Rocky had a vicious and dangerous propensity and knew he had exhibited aggressive and violent behavior toward others, but failed to warn Darnell of the dog's dangerous tendencies and failed to maintain control of him, the suit states.
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"In a small town, pit bulls should probably be banned," said the boy's mother, Crystal McConnell. "It's just too dangerous."
Bloomington – In early February, 10-year-old Justin Guffy of Clinton needed 70 stitches to close a wound over his eye after he was bitten by a family-owned pit bull dog that was tied up.
DeWitt County animal control administrator Tamara McFeeters said the dog was up to date on all required shots but it was the second such attack by the dog.
"In a small town, pit bulls should probably be banned," said the boy's mother, Crystal McConnell. "It's just too dangerous."
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Bloomington – In early February, 10-year-old Justin Guffy of Clinton needed 70 stitches to close a wound over his eye after he was bitten by a family-owned pit bull dog that was tied up.
DeWitt County animal control administrator Tamara McFeeters said the dog was up to date on all required shots but it was the second such attack by the dog.
"In a small town, pit bulls should probably be banned," said the boy's mother, Crystal McConnell. "It's just too dangerous."
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Mar 14, 2009 Manteno Pit Bull Killed Poodle
Manteno - The owner of a pit bull that attacked and killed a poodle in Manteno earlier this month is facing fines ranging for $100 to $750.
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| Manteno doesn't need pit bulls |
The March 4 incident in the 300 block of N. Walnut St., was the third attack involving pit bulls in Manteno since April of 2008 according to Lt. Joel Whalen of the Manteno Police Department.
William Bell had his pit bull euthanized on March 5 following the attack, Whalen said. He has also paid fines for allowing his dog to run free and for not being current on its rabies shots.
A six-year-old boy was badly bitten on April 20, 2008, by a neighbor's pit bull in the 300 block of W. Adams Street. The dog owned by Clarak Demierra was later euthanized.
Also on Aug. 27 of last year, two pit bulls, owned by Dewayne and Laura Tracy, attacked a dog and its owner who were walking in the 400 block of West Division Street. The woman was bitten on the hand trying to separate the dogs and her dog received injuries to its legs and body. Those dogs were also euthanized according to Whalen.
William Bell had his pit bull euthanized on March 5 following the attack, Whalen said. He has also paid fines for allowing his dog to run free and for not being current on its rabies shots.
A six-year-old boy was badly bitten on April 20, 2008, by a neighbor's pit bull in the 300 block of W. Adams Street. The dog owned by Clarak Demierra was later euthanized.
Also on Aug. 27 of last year, two pit bulls, owned by Dewayne and Laura Tracy, attacked a dog and its owner who were walking in the 400 block of West Division Street. The woman was bitten on the hand trying to separate the dogs and her dog received injuries to its legs and body. Those dogs were also euthanized according to Whalen.
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Mar 05, 2009 Clinton Pit Bull Seriously Attacks Boy
Clinton - A DeWitt County animal control officer says they picked up a pit bull around 3:00 p.m. at 119 north Lincoln Street in Clinton after the dog had bitten the young boy on the left side of his face just below the eye.
The boy's uncle witnessed the attack and says his nephew, Justin Michael Duffy, was taken to St. John's Hospital in Bloomington for treatment. No word on the extent of his injuries.
The pit bull is now at the DeWitt County animal shelter under a ten day evaluation. Animal control is
still investigating the attack.
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The boy's uncle witnessed the attack and says his nephew, Justin Michael Duffy, was taken to St. John's Hospital in Bloomington for treatment. No word on the extent of his injuries.
The pit bull is now at the DeWitt County animal shelter under a ten day evaluation. Animal control is
still investigating the attack.
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Feb 13, 2009 University of Chicago ER sends kid mauled by pit bull home
When a stray pit bull attacked 12-year-old Dontae Adams last August, tearing a chunk of the boy's upper lip from his face, his mother took him to the University of Chicago Medical Center. Instead of rushing Dontae into surgery, however, Angela Adams said, the hospital's staff began pressing her about insurance.
Chicago Tribune
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Jan 29, 2009 Orland Park man fatally shoots neighbor's pit bull
Orland Park police are investigating a dogfight last week that led to a local man fatally shooting his neighbor's pit bull.
The homeowner told police that he shot the dog, killing it, after it attacked his yellow Labrador retriever in the backyard of his house in the 16600 block of Robinhood Drive, police said. The Labrador was taken to a veterinarian where it had a neck wound and a paw sutured to stop the bleeding, police said.
Notice the Tribune calls this a dogfight. It was not. This was a marauding fighting dog that attacked a normal dog on its own property.
Chicago Tribune
Accessed: 2012-01-27. (Archived by WebCite® at http://www.webcitation.org/650iRCbZh)
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