Tag Archives: Ohio

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: 1st Degree Felony Indictment Against Ohio Parents After Family Pit Bull Kills Infant

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The parents of an infant killed by their pit bull in April 2024 face a 1st degree felony indictment. Parents Charged with Felonies Marion, OH - On Monday, Marion County prosecutors announced a felony indictment against the parents of an infant who was killed by a family pit bull on April 28, 2024. Until Monday, this fatal dog attack had not been reported to the public by media or police. The Marion County grand jury charged Blake Bates and Alyssa Smith with involuntary manslaugh… [Read full blog post]

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. Mother and Son Sentenced UPDATE 04/02/25: On Wednesday, a mother and son were sentenced to over 10 years in prison in connection to the mauling death of Jo Echelbarger. Pickaway County Common Pleas Court Judge Matthew Chafin sentenced Susan Withers and her son Adam to the maximum allow… [Read full blog post]