Several Attacked By Dogs, Police Respond

Photo courtesy Little Egg Harbor Police

  LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Six township residents were bitten by three dogs on Feb. 3 in what police have stated is an ongoing problem.

  According to police, officers responded around 2:15 p.m. to the area of Lake Winnipesaukee Drive in reference to a dog bite. Upon arrival they found a 69-year old woman, and a 40-year old man suffering from multiple dog bites.

  The officers witnessed three dogs, that were referenced as being “well known to the officers” terrorizing residents and having bitten a total of six residents.

  During the next hour, police and residents worked to contain the dogs as they continued to terrorize the neighborhood.

  In the last four months, these dogs have gotten free on seven different occasions and bit a dozen victims. At one point the dogs were turned over to animal control.  The dogs’ owner however, has been able to retain custody of them.

  The dogs are currently in the custody of Animal Control. A video of the incident was posted to the Little Egg Harbor Police Department Facebook page along with a press release.

  On Dec. 10, 2019, following one such incident, the dogs were removed by animal control and once again, were returned to the owner at a later time.

  The Feb. 3 incident was described by police as “horrific, nobody should live in fear of allowing their children to play outside, walk down the street or simply get the mail.”

Photo courtesy Little Egg Harbor Police

  “The Little Egg Harbor Police Department will do everything in its power to ensure these dogs are never returned and allowed to menace this neighborhood in the future. This is an active investigation, and we will keep the community apprised of its resolution.”

  Township police thanked those residents who assisted officers with the Feb. 3 incident.