Case Study: Mr. Kirknsey

On 09/11/16 at 5:57pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 841 Crevis Lane on a possible nuisance dog; dog still at large, threat to safety. I arrived at the location and spoke to complainant John Haywood. Mr. Haywood stated that he was going to his vehicle to put his daughter car set in when the neighbor’s dog came from behind him and started growling and barking at him. Mr. Haywood ran into the garage to get away. He contacted Franklin County Animal Care and Control due to the dog being previously designated dangerous. Mr. Haywood recorded the dog loose near his vehicle. I advised Mr. Haywood if he know if the dog was still loose, Mr. Haywood was unsure. I advised him I will need to check with the dog owners to make sure the dog has return home and I will return to talk to him.

P alleges temporary loss of his dog and false arrest. P alleges he was holding his dog on a leash on the street when MOS grabbed and threw him to the ground causing P to let go of the leash. P alleges that the dog lunged towards defendant MOS and MOS shot at the dog. P alleges that he was cuffed and taken to the precinct and defendant MOS took his dog to an animal dog as a lost dog. P alleges that he had to pay $280 to retrieve his dog back. P alleges that MOS did not allow his tied his dog up. P alleges that the criminal charges were, later, dismissed. No other information is known about the case. It is unclear what role, if any, Defendant MOS Jeffrey Sisco, played in this

On 06/20/17 at 1:50pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was patrolling the 2100 Block of Lynbridge Drive when I saw a brindle/white pit bull running loose in the area. I took pictures of the dog loose. I exited my vehicle and chase the pit bull to the backyard of a fence in house. I placed a leash on the pit bull and put her in my vehicle. The pit bull had no identifying tags to indicate ownership. I transported the dog to the Franklin County Animal Shelter (FCACC). Dog owner Devon Gordon redeemed the dog on 06/24/17. Ms. Gordon did not show proof of dog license or vaccinations. I issued Ms. Gordon violations for failure to license, failure to vaccinate and failure to control her dog name Baby.

On 05/08/16 at 2:47pm, I was dispatched to 5064 Blue Meadow Court, on an injury-possible dangerous or vicious dog, owner known, animal confined. I arrived at the house and spoke to victim Xavier Holston-Sims. Mr. Holston-Sims stated that he was riding his bike from the corner store on Cleveland Ave, when a dog came out and bite him on his left leg. I took a victim statement from Mr. Holston-Sims stating those facts. I then want to 4975 Cleveland Ave and spoke to dog owner Lisha Entingh. Ms. Entingh stated that she was not outside when the incident happen, but that her friend was walking the dog on a leash in her yard when the dog pulled away and bite the victim. Ms. Entingh house is adjutant to a corner store and her side fence door was

On 11/22/16, at 4:02pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to the 600 block of Bedford Ave on dog at large patrol only. I arrived in the area and saw two dogs, one a small mix breed black and white and a tan and white pit bull, in the front of 681 Bedford Ave. I exited my vehicle and slowly approached the house. I knocked on the dog. Dog owner Robin Holmes-Muhammad answered the door. I asked if the two dogs on her porch belong to her, she stated that they did. I advised Ms. Holmes-Muhammad that we received a complaint that the dogs were running loose. Ms. Holmes-Muhammad apologized and took both dogs inside the house. Ms. Holmes-Muhammad stated that the tan/white pit bull does not really belong to her it was on her front porch

On 05/29/16 at 8:00pm, I was dispatched to 2142 Balford Square East on injury-possible dangers or vicious dog and owner surrender. I arrived at the house and spoke to dog owner Delane Murrell Jr. Mr. Murrell stated that his son was standing in the kitchen when their dog came in the house from the back yard and attacked his son. Mr. Murrell wrote out a statement of facts in regards to the incident. Mr. Murrell also stated that he wanted to surrender the dog. I took pictures of the injuries to Qimari Brown. Qimari has puncture wounds to his right thigh and to the right side of back. Mr. Murrell was unable to show proof of dog license. Mr. Murrell was issued violations for failure to license and failure to control a dangerous dog. Mr.

On 11/07/16 at 4:48pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 2237 Marshrun Court on a dog at large, possible owner known. I arrived at the location and a saw a dog laying on the ground at that address. I exited my vehicle and the dog charge at me, as I was returning to my vehicle an unknown female individual came out of the house. I waved her down and pointed at the dog and she gain control of the dog and placed the dog in the house. I approached the house and advised her that there was a complaint in regards to the dog running loose. The female individual stated that the dog must have gotten out of the backyard. I asked who owned the dog; the female individual stated her mother did. I asked if her mother was home, she stated

On 10/21/2017, Deputy Warden W. Jones with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) investigated an injury-possible dangerous or vicious dog incident involving victim Linda Courson. Ms. Courson was walking her dog near 491 Townsend Ave when two Pit Bulls (Tan) came charging out of the above stated address and attack her dog. Ms. Courson sustained injuries during the incident from the two pit bulls knocking her over. Deputy Warden W. Jones collected a statement of facts from Ms. Couson. Deputy Warden W. Jones went to the above stated address and knocked on the door. He received no answer and left a door notice. Deputy Warden W. Jones requested a follow-up to the above stated address to talk to the dog owner and cite and designate

On January 13, 2015, the applicant was placed on probation for offences of injuring animals and trespass. These offences were committed on November 9, 2014, when the applicant was 12 years old. In this instance, the applicant caught and beat two sheep, later letting them be mauled by a dog. While there was no conviction recorded for these offences, the applicant was sentenced to three months probation.

On 03/09/18 at approximately 4:54pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was dispatched to 74 Whitethrone Ave on a injury-possible dangerous or vicious dog, owner known. I arrived on scene at approximately 5:14pm, I met with the mother (Courtney Collins) of victim ( Jacob Murray). Ms. Collins stated the incident occurred on 03/08/18 at approximately 4:00pm. Her son Jacob was at the next door neighbors house (68 Whitethorne Ave) playing with his friend. Ms. Collins than asked Jacob to explain what happened. Jacob stated that a pit bull (black/white) got loose from his friends house and proceeded to chase him. Jacob tried to get away but the pit bull bite him. Jacob sustained injuries to his

On 09/03/16 at 7:39pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 1007 S 18th St on a dog running loose. I arrived at the location and spoke to complainant Sandra Marcum. Ms. Marcum stated that a brindle pit bull was running loose earlier in the day. The pit bull was unsupervised and not on a leash and would come on her front porch. Ms. Marcum pointed out where the dog lived. I went to 689 E Whittier St, where I talk to dog owner Kathleen Mulvaney. Ms. Mulvaney admitted that her dog was running loose earlier in the dog by accident. Ms. Mulvaney asked if I wanted to see the dog, I stated that I did. After seeing the dog, I asked If Ms. Mulvaney had proof of a dog license. Ms. Mulvaney stated that she didn’t. I issued Ms. Mulvaney

On 04/06/16 at 8:48pm, I was dispatched to 1171 Minnesota Ave on an injury- possible dangerous or vicious dog with known owner and an owner surrender request. I arrived at the house and spoke to Sherrin Peters. Ms. Peters stated that her husband was bite in the face when he was trying to discipline the dog after it snapped at his daughter while digging in the trash. Ms. Peters stated that her husband was bite in the lower jaw region of his face. Shaun Clark was at the hospital and was not at the house. Ms. Peters wanted to surrender the dog due to the incident. Ms. Peters was unable to show proof of dog license and vaccination. Ms. Peters was issue violations for failure to license and failure to vaccinate. Ms. Peters surrender the dog.

On 04/26/16 at 4:36pm, I was dispatched to 1580 Bostwick Road on a dog at large, possible owner known. I arrived at the house and spoke to complainant. The complainant was able to point at the house that the dog lived at. The complainant stated the dog got loose and bit an unknown male who was not at the location. I drove to 1585 Vilardo Lane where I spoke dog owner Jotjr Duncan. Mr. Duncan stated that his dog did not get loose. I asked to see the dog, Mr. Duncan complied. Mr. Duncan was unable to show proof of dog license. Mr. Duncan was issued a violation for failure to license.

On 10/20/17, at approximately 3:54pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was dispatched to 968 E 18th Ave, on dog(s) at large, no known owner. At approximately 4:33pm I arrived at the above listed location. I met with complainant Kylita Pugh. Ms. Pugh stated two dogs both pit bull mixes (brown/white) were in her backyard and came after her children. I asked Ms. Pugh if the dogs are located does she wish to pursue any criminal charges against the dog owner. Ms. Pugh stated she didn't, but she did want the dog owner aware of the situation. I completed talking to Ms. Pugh and drove around the area. I was flagged down by a unknown African American male near the intersection of Lexington Ave and

On 04/06/17, at 5:46pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 1840 Roberts St on a dog at large, patrol only. I arrived in the area and proceeded to drive around, as I was turning north in an alley from Roberts St, I heard a dog barking from the east of Roberts St. I saw a brown/white pit bull loose near 1840 Roberts St. I took a picture of the dog loose. I advised Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) Dispatcher B. Grotsky to contact the dog owner that lives at that location. I had previously captured the dog on 10/06/16. The dog ran on the front poach of the above location. I exited my vehicle and knocked on the door. I received no answers. I utilized my snare pole to gain control of the dog. I placed the dog in