Pitbull Incident

On 05/06/17, at 12:28pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 3162 E 5th Ave, on a dog on dog or cat attack no known owner of attack dog. I arrived at the location and met with the caller Carrie Samander and her boyfriend complainant Edward Oryan. I asked what happened, Mr. Oryan stated that he was walking his dog (grey/white Pit Bull) down the alley when the neighbor’s dog (white/brown Pit Bull) down the street (3189 E. 6th Ave) got loose and attacked his dog. Mr. Oryan dog protected him by getting in front of him and defending him against the pit bull. An unknown male Hispanic juvenile came out and tried to retrieve the white/brown pit bull. Mr. Oryan took his dog home and Ms. Samander than contacted the Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC). Ms. Samander stated that this is the second instance in the last few months that this white/brown pit bull got loose and attack her dog. Ms. Samander stated the injuries to her dog are minor but, that she will still be taking her dog to his injuries looked at. Ms. Samander dog had visible injuries to its ear, to the right side of its head and to the middle section of his back. I took

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.

On 08/26/16 at 1:48pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was patrolling the 900 Block of Heyl Ave when I saw a black and white Chihuahua running loose with no known dog owner around. I followed the dog to 969 Heyl Ave where dog owner Donna Hanes open the door and let the dog inside. Ms. Hanes stated that the dog must have gotten loose when it was in the back yard. I asked Ms. Hanes if her dog was current on dog license and vaccinations, Ms. Hanes stated he was not. I issued Ms. Hanes violations for failure to license and failure to vaccinate her dog name Tito.

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.

Ms. Washburn stated she was inside the house unpacking she had left the sliding glass door partially open, allowing her Scottish Terrier name Opie to get out. Ms. Washburn stated she heard Opie barking, that alerted her to come outside, where she realized Opie was not in the backyard. Ms. Washburn called and retrieve Opie. Ms. Washburn showed me proof that Opie was current on dog license/vaccinations. I explained to Ms. Washburn that a criminal complaint has been filed against her in regards to Opie being loose and biting someone. Ms. Washburn stated she understood. I asked Ms. Washburn for her identification, Ms. Washburn was unable to locate her identification. I collected Ms. Washburn personal information to have it verified by The Columbus Division of Police (CPD). I asked Ms.Washburn if I could get a picture of Opie, she complied. CPD Officers verified Ms. Washburn information. Ms. Wahsburn was issued the following violation: Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C) 955.22C(D)-Failure to control a dangerous dog. Ms. Washburn was also issued a quarantine and a dangerous dog designation for Opie. I cleared from the location at approximately

On 07/14/16 at 7:07pm, I was dispatched to 1494 Cypresswood Court on a dog at large patrol only. I was arrived at the location and was flagged down by the complainant. The complainant stated the dog was running loose near Dublin Granville Road, her and her husband chase the dog in this general area to prevent the dog from getting hit by a car. The dog was in the backyard of 1494 Cypresswood Court. I enter the backyard and was able to place a leash on the dog. I place the dog in my van. Dog owner Heather Davis reclaimed the dog on 07/15/2016. Ms. Davis was unable to show proof of dog license and vaccinations. I issued Ms. Davis violations for failure to license, failure to vaccinate and failure to control.

On 10/03/17, at approximately 7:35am, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was dispatched to the area of 5232 Freedom Ridge Drive on a dog at large, patrol only. I arrived in the area and saw a pit bull (brown/white) matching the description of the dog running loose at the above listed address. I stopped my vehicle and proceeded to check the address where the dog was at. The pit bull was tied up at that location. At that moment a unknown female came outside and headed towards her car. I pulled up and asked if the pit bull belong to her. She stated that her son who resides at that location is holding the pit bull for a friend, but that the friend left without indicating what to do with the pit

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

Their dog intention was not to attack the other dog but to play with it. They stated the victim dog started the attacked and had their dog by the neck. Ms. Diverlbliss husband was hitting the victim dog with his crutches to get the dog to let go of his dog. Mr. Divelbliss stated that Mr. Todd was unable to get his dog to let go of his and was trying to open his dog mouth with his hands resulting in his injuries. The dogs were eventually separated. Ms. Diberlbliss was unable to show proof of a dog license or vaccinations. I confirmed with Fairfield County Deputy Sheriff J. Warner to determine if that was the story he was presented, he confirmed it was. Deputy Sheriff J. Warner also talked to the victim via phone advising me that the offending dog bite him. Deputy Sheriff J. Warner is a witness to Mr. Todd stating that the offending dog bite him. I issued Ms. Divelbliss violations for failure to license, failure to vaccinate and failure to control a dangerous dog. Ms. Divelbliss dog name Holly was designated dangerous. I went to Grant Hospital to talk and take pictures of Mr. Todd injuries. Mr. Todd had visible injuries to his right and left hand front and back, and an injury to his right leg in the vicinity of his knee. I took pictures

On 01/28/18 at approximately 12:39pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was dispatched to the area of 3625 Shoreline Drive, on a dog at large, patrol only. I arrived on scene at approximately 1:03pm. Prior to arriving at the above location and unknown female flagged me down and stated the dog that is loose caused her dog to break loose from her chain. After speaking to the unknown female I continued to the above location, where I saw a Mastiff (Brindle) loose in that general area. I took pictures of the dog loose. I exited my vehicle and tried the approach the Mastiff but the Mastiff took off running. I following the Mastiff to 5558 Newport Court, where the Mastiff went to the back of that

Christian was dispatched to 491 Townsend Ave on a follow-up on the previous incident. I arrived at the location and spoke to Demawn L. Henry (keeper) who resided at the above stated location. Mr. Henry stated that his sister owned the two pit bulls that was involved in the incident. Due to the incident Mr. Henry sister picked the pit bulls up and took them with her. Mr. Henry was unsure what his sister did with the pit bulls. I asked to speak to Mr. Henry sister, he stated she was at work until 7pm. Mr. Henry was not taking ownership/responsibility of the pit bulls, stating that his sister just dropped the pit bulls off at his house without him knowing. I informed Mr. Henry that due to the pit bulls coming from his house that he is considered of the keeper of the pit bulls. Mr. Henry informed me that he was not, I asked Mr. Henry why didn't he contact FCACC to come pick up the pit bulls. Mr. Henry stated he was not aware the pit bulls was in or at his house. I asked to see Mr. Henry identification, he complied. I took a picture of Mr. Henry identification. I provided Mr. Henry with my contact information and request that he pass the information on to his sister to have her contact FCCACC to resolve the situation. I cleared from the location at approximately

Ms. Garcia-Gantiago stated that her son and Jacob were climbing over the fence near the dog, when Jacob was bit. Ms. Garcia-Gantiago stated that their pit bull name Macky was tied up. I explained to Ms. Garcia-Gantiago that Ms. Collins has elected to not pursue charges against her in regards to the incident. Her issues is that they still have the pit bull when they advised her that they were getting rid of it. Ms. Garcia-Gantiago stated that she was waiting for her husband to get home before they head to FCACC. Ms. Garcia-Gantiago asked if I could talk possession of Macky, I advised her if she wants to she would have to complete a owner surrender form. I explained to Ms. Garcia-Gantiago that FCACC does not adopt out dangerous dogs. Ms. Garcia-Gantiago stated she understood. I asked Ms. Garcia-Gantiago if Macky was current on dog license and vaccinations, she stated he was current on vaccinations but not on dog license. I asked Ms. Garcia-Gantiago if I could see her identification, she complied. I issued Ms. Garcia-Gantiago the following violation: Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C) 955.21 Failure to register (license) a dog. Ms. Garcia-Gantiago completed a owner surrender, Ms. Garcia-Gantiago selected euthanasia. Ms. Garcia-Gantiago with the assistant of her daughter placed Macky in my vehilce. I cleared from the location at approximately

On 12/06/16, at 5:18pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched 1496 Blaine Drive on a dog at large, patrol only. I arrived in the area and saw a brown and white pit bull running loose. I took pictures of the dog loose. I proceeded to follow the pit bull down Blaine Drive, the dog stop at 1494 Blain Drive. I exited my vehicle and slowly approached the house. I knocked on the dog and received no answer. Due to large amount to construction material and debris around the property I was unable to secure the dog on property. I placed a leash on the dog and put the dog in my vehicle. I left a door notice at that location to contact the shelter if the dog belongs to the occupant of that house. I transported the dog to Franklin County Animal

At approximately 0134 Hours, Cortez Dispatch advised me Breback, J. called 911 and hanging up. Cortez further advised that upon call back Breback, J. advised everything was ok for the moment and hung up. Sgt. Minor and I responded back to the residence, upon arriving at the residence we walked from the roadway in the dark watching the residence. The residence had all the first floor lights on and the lights on in the upstairs bedroom. I watched the residence for any signs of Breback, C. being in the residence. The two dogs located at the residence where outside barking at me. I watch Breback, J. move from the living room to the front door of the residence calling the dogs back into the residence. I watched for a short time, I did not see anyone