Police Case Scenarios

Plaintiff, Dobbie Brown, a minor child, has brought a cause of action with his parents, Michael and Tina Brown against our client, defendant, Lawrence Vincent Smith for statutory liability under Florida’s dog bite statute. On October 31, 2009, around 9:30 p.m., Plaintiff, along with seven other children came running up to our client’s property to trick or treat. Plaintiff ran to the glass window where owner’s dog Beast was. Plaintiff began to pound on the window yelling, “Trick or Treat!!” while Beast barked, ran back and forth and jumped around. Our client answered the door a few minutes after he went to retrieve his hot biscuits from the oven. When our client answered the door, the kids were screaming “Trick or Treat” at the top of their lungs. Plaintiff was dressed up in a cat costume. When our client opened the door, and handed Plaintiff a biscuit, Beast sprang up from the door and bit off Plaintiff’s finger. Our client quickly restrained Beast, wrapped up Plaintiff’s hand along with the severed finger and took Plaintiff to the hospital where doctors were able to successfully reattach the severed finger. Our client had purchased Beast about eight months before the incident. The Beast is an eight to ten pound Yorkie who has bitten our client’s niece on a prior occasion, although the bite was minor. The Beast has been around children in

Baker stated that the dog owner was very apologetic for the incident. Emergency services arrive at the location and advise Ms. Baker to seek medical attention but did not transport her to the hospital. Ms. Baker went to Mt. Carmel Urgent Care to address her wounds. On 06/01/17, Ms. Baker wound got infected and she had to return to Mt. Carmel West and The Ohio State University Medical Center to deal with the infection in her left hand. I explain to Ms. Baker and Mr. Moore the options they have available to them in regards to pursuing criminal charges against the dog owner. Ms. Baker and Mr. Moore did not want to pursue charges against the neighbors; they didn’t want to cause any issues. I asked Ms. Baker if she took pictures of her injuries, she stated she did. I provided my contact information for the pictures to be sent to my email address to attach to incident. I advised them that I would go to 1118 Obetz Road and talk to dog owner in regards to the incident and determine if the dog is current on dog license and

Ps, Rony Beauge and Christina Escourse, allege excessive force and false arrest. P Escourse states that she was at the front door entering her home when MOS approached her from behind with their guns drawn. P Escourse states that MOS grabbed her arm and pushed her body against the apartment door and tightly handcuffed her causing pain and bruises to her arm, face, chest and wrists. Ps state that MOS entered the apartment and broke down their bedroom door. Ps claim that MOS ordered P Beauge to the floor and then MOS grabbed and slammed P Beauge to the floor causing injury to his shoulder. Ps claim that another MOS placed his knees on P Beauges’s back and tightly handcuffed him which caused pain to his lower back and wrists. MOS state they were

On 05/13/16 at 5:55pm, I was dispatched to 6576 Saylor St on a dog at large, patrol only. I arrived at the house and was met by the caller. The dog a Chihuahua was currently running loose in the front yard of this house. I was able to place a leash on the dog and put it in the van. Dog owner Patrick Zamble arrived at the location and told me that was his dog. Mr. Zamble was unable to show proof of a dog license or vaccination. I issued Mr. Zamble violation failure to license, failure to vaccinate and failure to control.

When the Plaintiff resisted, Bailey physically and verbally abused her. Bailey threw her against the wall, slapped her, kicked her, punched holes in the living room walls, tore a hallway door off, and broke a bedroom window. Hearing the Plaintiff’s screaming, one of the neighbors called the police and another neighbor called Dan Houston, who never responded to the incident. The altercation stopped when the police arrived after fifteen minutes. But, Bailey’s vicious attack caused severe physical injuries to the Plaintiff including three broken ribs, and numerous cuts and bruises. She also suffered economic damages because the Defendant required her to fix the damages Bailey caused to the basic facilities (door, window, and walls) spending $2,500.

On 05/31/16, at 5:43pm, I was dispatched to 1626 Anchor Drive East on a follow up for a injury-possible dangerous or vicious dog. I arrived at the house and spoke to dog owner Louise Knisley. Ms. Knisley admitted that her dogs were loose and went after complainant dog. Ms. Knisley was current on dog license and vaccinations for both dogs. I issued Ms. Knisley violations for failure to control dangerous dogs.

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

While leaving the police department parking lot, I observed Sherry lying on the front driveway of the Griffith Fire Department. This officer and a citizen assisted Sherry back into the building. Sherry stated she finished voting and was walking back to her vehicle and tripped over the uneven sidewalk. Sherry suffered minor abrasions to her right knee and palms of her hands. This officer offered Sherry medical attention, however, she knowingly and willfully refused. Sherry stated she would be fine and departed on her own. This officer photographed the uneven ground.

On Thursday, January 5, 2017, I, Officer McDaniel #147, of Mansfield ISD Police Department, located at 1522 N Walnut Creek Dr, Mansfield, TX, was contacted by dispatch for a public service call, to a parent, in reference to an incident that occurred on November 28, 2016, at James Coble Middle School, located at 1200 Ballweg, Arlington, TX.

Akin to evidence available in Ms. Lewis’s situation, the plaintiffs in Collier only used evidence that the defendants would customarily confine the dog to the kitchen area to implicitly show that the dog had violent tendencies; evidence that did not hold up seeing as the family constrained

On 07/13/17, at 6:28pm I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 5031 Chatterton Road on a dog at large, no known owner. I arrived at the location and an unknown male individual had possession of a grey and white pit bull. I took possession of the pit bull and placed her in my vehicle. The pit bull had no identifying markers indicating ownership. As I was processing the pit bull, Samba Diallo approached me and stated the pit bull attacked his son Aliou Diallo. I spoke to Mr. Diallo and his son. Aliou stated that the pit bull jumped out of a vehicle (red and black Sports Utility Vehicle) parked in the parking lot and chased him. The pit bull caused him to fall to the ground. The pit bull scratched Aliou on his right ankle and a

On 10/29/17 at approximately 10:50am, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was requested to meet a dog owner in the lobby of FCACC. I met with dog owner Tiffany Little on an injury-possible dangerous or vicious dog/owner surrender. Ms. Little stated that her dog name Kali attacked her son (Valik Wells) last night (10/28/17) at approximately 10:00pm. Ms. Little stated her son was walking up the stairs when Kali attacked him. Ms. Little intervened and was also bitten by Kali. Ms. Little son sustained injuries to his right arm and Ms. Little injuries were to her right hand. Ms. Little stated her son refused to seek medical treatment for his injuries. Ms. Little wrote out a statement of facts in

On 05/23/16 at 4:20pm, I was patrolling the 2700 block of Sullivant Ave, when I saw a medium black mix breed running loose. I turned around and parked my van. I approached 2738 Sullivant Ave to try and capture the dog when dog owner John Canterbury came out of the house and stated that he got the dog back inside. Mr. Canterbury was unable to show proof of a dog license and vaccinations. I issued Mr. Canterbury violations for failure to license, failure to vaccinate and failure to control.

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.