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Ohio's Weak Dangerous Dog Laws: 4-Part Investigation by Collaboration of News Organizations

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New Legislation is Already Being Crafted A stunning and powerful 4-part investigation into Ohio's weak dangerous dog laws. Part 1: Dog Laws Fail Victims Columbus, OH - In early March, a 4-part investigation was published by a collaboration of news agencies after a 9-month investigation of Ohio's dangerous dog attacks and weak state laws. The Cincinnati Enquirer, Columbus Dispatch, Akron Beacon Journal and Canton Repository all participated: "We interviewed nearly 60… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: 3-Year Old Girl Killed by Dogs While Visiting Father in Cincinnati's Roselawn Neighborhood

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Biological Father Indicted on Manslaughter and Reckless Homicide Kingsley Wright, 3-years old, was killed by two dogs while visiting family in Roselawn. Biological Father Charged UPDATE 02/12/25: The father of a 3-year old girl killed by his dogs while he slept has been charged in connection with her death. On Tuesday, a Hamilton County grand jury indicted Warren Houston, 45, on felony involuntary manslaughter, felony reckless homicide, and endangering children. On D… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Ohio Woman and Dog Killed by Vicious Dogs in Condominium Complex; Owners Found Guilty of Manslaughter

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A woman, 73, was killed by vicious dogs at her condominium complex in Ashville. Other people and dogs were also attacked. The dogs had a history of violence, including killing dogs previously. Civil Lawsuit Filed UPDATE 03/12/25: As expected, the estate of Jo Echelbarger has sued all of the involved parties, including: the owners of the dogs, Adam and Susan Withers, The Reserve at Ashton Village Condominium Association, Towne Properties Asset Management Company, Pickaw… [Read full blog post]
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2024 Dog Bite Fatality: 6-Year Old Boy Killed by Dog in Lorain, Ohio

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Jaxson Dvorak, 6-years old, was killed by a family dog in Lorain, Ohio. Boy Killed by Dog Lorain, OH - A 6-year old boy is dead after being attacked by a family dog. On Wednesday, around 4:00 pm, Lorain police responded to a residence in the 1700 block of East 31st Street for a report of a dog attack. "Officers were notified that the male was pronounced dead from injuries sustained during the attack, at which time the Lorain Police Detective Bureau and Lorain County Coroner’s Offic… [Read full blog post]