Posted on October 10, 2024 by Colleen Lynn

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Schenectady Man Killed by Pit Bulls Behind Residence in Albany; Police Officer Fires on Vicious Dogs

James Provost, 60-years old, was killed by pit bulls behind a residence in Albany, New York. Felony Indictment UPDATE 01/05/25: On Friday, Omar Daniels, 44, was arrested in connection to the death of James Provost, 60. Daniels was indicted for one count of second-degree manslaughter, one count of criminally negligent manslaughter and three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. On October 6, 2024, officers responded to the backyard of 594 Central Avenue after reports… [Read full blog post]

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Colleen Lynn

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Newborn Dies After Being Bitten by Family Dog in Torrance, California

Chevy Womack, 1-month old, died after being bitten by a family dog in Torrance. Two Adults Arrested UPDATE 08/31/25: On August 29, 2025, Torrance police officers arrested two adults in connection to the death of infant Chevy Womack. Genna Magliocco, 39, and Charles Womack, 54, were arrested and charged with felony child endangerment. Both are being held in custody awaiting arraignment. On October 8, 2024, paramedics and police were dispatched to the 2700 block of Martha A… [Read full blog post]

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Colleen Lynn

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Babysitter's XL Pit Bulls Kill Baby, Attack Teenager Inside Home in Bexar County, Texas

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar press conference after Heather Rodriguez is perp walked. Babysitter Arrested Bexar County, TX - On Monday, multiple pit bulls of the XL variety attacked a baby boy and a 13-year old, who had been left to look after him. The baby did not survive. Prior to the baby dying, police arrested Heather Rodriguez, 36, in connection to the attack and charged her with serious bodily injury by omission, which carries a 5 to 99 year penalty. Rodriguez was s… [Read full blog post]

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Colleen Lynn

San Antonio Animal Control Testimony During Punishment Phase of Fatal Dog Attack Trial

Two animal control officers gave testimony during the punishment phase. Lawsuit Against City San Antonio, TX - On February 24, 2023, Ramon Najera, 81, was brutally killed by two pit bulls. The dogs’ owners, Christian Moreno and Abilene Schnieder, were later sentenced to 18 and 15 years respectively. The three-day punishment phase of this trial was captured on video. Due to this rarity, we examined the testimony of Najera's wife, a responding police officer, prosecution'… [Read full blog post]