NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at 8:22 p.m., 3 District (Welland) uniform officers attended the area of Thorold Road and First Avenue, in the City of Welland for an animal attack call for service. As a result of an unrelated incident, information was that an officer was bitten by a bullmastiff mixed breed while in the commission of his duties.
Investigation revealed that at approximately 8:20 p.m., a 3 District uniform officer was in the area of Thorold Road and First Avenue, in the City of Wellend investigating a minor motor vehicle collision.
Inside one of the vehicles was a tan colored bullmastiff mix, with its owner. While the officer was providing information to the drivers, the owner had exited the vehicle with the dog. As a result, the dog got loose and ran at the investigating officer and latched onto his left wrist.
The officer attended a local hospital and was treated for minor injuries.
The Humane Society attended the scene to investigate. The owner was issued two fines as a result, and was ordered to muzzle the dog whenever outside of the home.
The Niagara SPCA Animal Services charged a 21-year-old male from Welland with:
- Permit dog to attack any person - $360
- Fail to keep dog under control - $300
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, ext. 1002200.
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