Cypresswood Court Observation

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.

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 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

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

On 09/18/16 at 3:11pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 192 Dana Ave on a injury-possible dangerous or vicious dog, owner known. I arrived at the location and spoke to victim Cynthia Masters. I asked Ms. Masters what happened, she stated that she was walking up to the front porch of her father’s house when a small brown dog, came off the front porch of 190 Dana Ave bite at her dress she tried to move away from the dog, but the dog was able to bite her right leg. The dog was attached to a retractable leash that was able to reach over to her father’s front steps. Ms. Masters wrote out a statement of facts in regards to the incident. Ms. Masters had a visible injury to her right leg/calf area; I took pictures of Ms. Masters injuries.

“Officer Groome attempted to stop a 2003 Honda Civic on Oliver Avenue in the city of Chesapeake for stolen license plates. Officer Groome activated his lights and siren for the driver to pull over. The driver of the vehicle did not stop, ran multiple stop signs and red lights, and was driving in excess of 80 mph. The driver continued driving through South Norfolk area into the city of Norfolk. The vehicle came to a stop on Reservoir Avenue in the city of Norfolk. The driver was identified as the accused and the passenger got out of the vehicle and ran. The Norfolk police responded to the area with their K9 unit, and the accused was hiding underneath the crawl space of a house. The accused was found in possession of a dime bag of marijuana and the vehicle, property belonging to Paul Brady, which had been reported stolen on 09/26/2015, in the city of Chesapeake. The accused is not a licensed driver. The accused stated that he received this vehicle from a “friend.”

had an altercation earlier today (September 13, 2017), at approximately 1215 hours, with his neighbor, Mr. Edwin Safer (Suspect), and he needed it document with law enforcement. According to Mr. Pishdad, he was traveling west on Pioneer Drive, Mr. Safer waved him down in front of his address, 1644 Pioneer Drive. Mr. Pishdad made contact with Mr. Safer and was falsely accused him of causing waves during the flooding of the street, which flowed into Mr. Safer’s garage. As he was being accused, Mr. Safer approached Mr. Pishdad’s vehicle door, opened it, grabbed Mr. Pishdad by the arm and held a rake in a threatening matter. Mr. Pishdad was able to get away from Mr. Safer and drove away. Mr. Pishdad reported the incident with the Homeowners Association.

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 01/15/17, at 5:26pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 1817 Elmore Ave on a dog at large, possible owner known. I arrived at the location and spoke to complainant Lucy Blackburn. Ms. Blackburn stated that she saw the dog loose earlier in the day in the middle of the street. She mentioned that he neighbors across the street was coaching the dog to get out of the street with hot dogs. Ms. Blackburn pointed out 1825 Elmore Ave as the dog owner home.

On 05/22/16 at 8:48pm, I was dispatched to 1768 Watertower Drive on an injury-possible dangerous or vicious dog. I arrived at the house and spoke to victim Sarah Wutkofski. Ms. Wutkofski stated that she was in her back yard with their dog, when the neighbor’s dog down came charging at her and her dog. Ms. Wutkofski picked up her dog to prevent the dog from attacking her dog, in the process of trying to get to her dog, Ms. Wutkofski sustain visible injuries to her right and left arm and to her right foot. Ms. Wutkofski wrote out a statement of facts regarding the incident. I took pictures of Ms. Wutkofski injuries. Ms. Wutkoski and her husband pointed out the house where the dog lived. I arrived at 1792 Watertower Drive and spoke to dog

On 10/08/17, at approximately 12:08pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control was dispatched to 3470 Fishinger Mill Dr on a dog on dog or cat attack, no known owner. I arrived at the location and spoke to complainant Holly Davis. Ms. Davis stated she is dog sitting her parent’s dog. She was taking out the trash and walking the dog. Ms. Davis approached the apartment complex dumpster and saw an unknown female with a Chihuahua (white/brown) at the dumpster. Ms. Davis stood a distance away to allow the unknown female to throw her trash away. The Chihuahua was off leash and approached Ms. Davis and her dog, the Chihuahua snuffed the other dog, and for no reason the Chihuahua bit Ms. Davis dog. The unknown

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.

In Australia State and Territory animal welfare legislation prohibits all forms of animal cruelty and imposes that all owners of animals are obligated to provide for all welfare need for their animals. Any breaches in the animal welfare legislation is a serious crime and can result in fine and imprisonment. A woman from Deer Park Texas has been convicted to jail by a jury for aggravated animal cruelty and animal torture for allowing over 3 dozen dogs to starve to death in locked cages at her Muddy Paws “Pet Rescue” facility in Deer Park. This is an overwhelming case as she had been running a business where people would take stray dogs when found as they were supposedly being taken care of and found new homes if an owner could not be found. This woman has knowingly let these animals starve rather than using the money that was being Donated to the business for food. In my opinion this woman shouldn't have been allowed to run this facility and should never be allowed to care for animals or people after she is released from jail.

Police responded to find Rosie, a 115-pound, 3-year-old Newfoundland dog sitting in her owner’s, Deirdre and Charles Wright’s, driveway. Dash-cam video recorded the officers’ conversation. One officer stated “You live here, don’t you?” as he was speaking to Rosie. The other officer stated “Hate to kill him in his own yard” in the video-cam recorded in the officers car. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf4nlxx7PFc. The officers spent about 10 minutes with a catch pole trying to subdue Rosie according to the lawsuit filed one of the officers stated “I say we shoot him, kill him. He’s going to fight like a (expletive) once he’s tazed. I can try to choke him out.” (Rose Egge, KOMO Communities Reporter) Rosie ran into a neighbors’ fenced in yard where she was shot 4 times by the officers using an assault rifle. Witnesses say the dog sat in the Wrights driveway until an officer tazed her, and then she ran southbound. Officers are then heard saying “Let’s just go shoot her.” (Rose Egge, KOMO Communities Reporter) Police stated that the dog was aggressive when they tried to subdue the dog and they had to protect themselves. An internal investigation has cleared the officers of any wrong doing and will not comment in regards to the pending lawsuit. You can watch the video by clicking on the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf4nlxx7PFc.

The unknown male neighbor advised me that the dogs resided at the above listed location have the ability to jump the fence, normally the owners keep the dogs inside so he was surprised that they were in the backyard. Deputy Warden M. Dembiec with the assistant of the unknown female minor to talked to her mother/keeper: Sharese Gardner. Ms Gardner was leaving work and would be home shortly. Approximately 20 minutes after arriving on scene Ms. Gardner arrived home. I explained the situation to Ms. Gardner and the reason the American Bully name Valentino was impounded. Ms. Gardner stated Valentino belonged to her brother who was unable to come home. I explained to Ms. Gardner for me to return Valentino she has to take responsibility for Valention including violations I asked Ms. Gardner if Valentino was current on dog license and vaccinations she was unsure and contacted her brother via cell phone. Ms. Gardner brother was unable to provide Ms. Gardner the necessary information to show proof of dog license and vaccinations. I asked to see Ms. Gardner identification, she complied. I issued Ms. Gardner the following violations: failure to license, failure to vaccinate and failure to control. I released Valentino to Ms. Gardner. I cleared from the location at approximately