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Police Officer Says a Dog Bit His Arm

A police officer reported he was bitten by the dog of a woman he was trying to contact over one of her checks being stolen.

On Jan. 6 at around 5:11 p.m., police said the officer went to the West Maiden Lane home when the dog, who was contained on the property with an electronic fence system, allegedly bit his arm. The owner immediately regained control of her pet and brought her inside, according to Monroe Animal Control.

Animal Control Officer Ed Risko said the owner thinks it was a scratch, rather than a bite.

The officer's arm was examined and treated at the walk-in clinic on Route 111, the report said.

Risko said the dog is validly vaccinated and licensed. A complaint advisory notice was issued to the dog owner and a 14-day quarantine order was issued for the animal.

A State Bite Attack Report was completed. The case remains open pending the health status of the dog, according to Risko.


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