At approximately 1628 hours, I responded to 1890 N. Los Robles Ave., to assist with a Domestic Violence call. Upon my arrival, I made contact with handling Officer Sprague #8091, and he advised me there is an potential Domestic Violence victim at Marengo Ave./Montana St. Officer Sprague told me the victim’s name is Cindy Jordan DOB 07/29/73. I responded to the area of Marengo Ave./Montana St., and made contact with victim Jordan in front of 1940 N. Marengo Ave. Jordan told me the following in summary. Refer to my body worn camera for further details on Jordan’s statement.…
On 02/04/2016, at 1551 hours I Deputy R. Dean Hildebrand responded to 51 Wood Creek Road on a civil standby. I was advised I was to meet the complainant Greg Hughes at the intersection of Boulder Frontage Road and Amazon Road. Upon arrival I spoke to Greg Hughes and Craig French. French stated he had been asked by the owner (Steve Franks) to go to the house that had been vacated by the previous renters Tinisha and Joseph Paschal. He was to check the residence and make a quote to remodel the house and change the locks on the house.…
As I was leaving the area, dog owner Brittney Warfield stopped me and described the dog I had in my possession. Ms. Warfield was unable to show proof of dog license. I issued Ms. Warfield violations for failure to license and failure to control and redeemed the dog to her.…
Due to the incident Mr. Harris IV dog Corkie was designated dangerous. Mr. Harris IV was issued violations for failure to license both dogs, and failure to control a dangerous dog for Corkie.…
Dispatched to 84 Weston Place for a complaint of a barking dog. I arrived on scene and was unable to locate the dog. I knocked on the alleged home, but was unable to have someone answer the door. I proceeded to 110 Weston Place to speak with the caller. He stated this is an on going issue and her has asked the male a few times to help with the problem.…
Within the article of “The Dog That Didn’t Bark: The Role of Canines in the 2008 Campaign,” the author discusses that individuals who are dog owners should be attracted to dog owning political candidates. However, the author’s research shows that it may not always be the case for politics. Within The Righteous Mind: Part III, Haidt’s central metaphor is “We are 90 percent chimp and 10 percent bee.” This indicates that as individuals we merely work selfishly but also within groups. Given the research that every president has owned a pet and Obama going into his presidency pet-less would not only prevent him from being identified by pet-loving Americans but also former presidents.…
The Illinois ‘Dog Bite Statue’ states the following: “If a dog or other animal, without provocation, attacks or injures any person who is peaceable conducting himself in any place where he may lawfully be, the owner of such a dog or other animal is liable in damages to such person for the full amount of the injury sustained” According to this statue and in the case of Beckert v. Risberg, four elements were laid down to decide the liability of the defendant: 1. Injury was caused by the dog owned by the defendant 2. There was a lack of provocation 3. There was a peaceable conduct of the person injured 4.…
Mark Haddon uses the motif of escape in the book The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time which develops the theme that one cannot break free from their problems by running away from them. Christopher does not like being around people given his condition. In chapter 83 Christopher begins to speak about how he would make a great astronaut because they work thousands of miles away from the nearest human being when they are in space. He then tells a story about how he hides in a cupboard when he wants to get away from people and he says he likes to “sit there and think for hours and it makes me very calm”.…
The job of a journalist is to investigate news stories and present unbiased, factual information. When they fail to adhere to this standard or knowing publish false information to sway public opinion, the ramifications could be far-reaching. This is evident when TMZ's mischaracterization of the treatment of dogs in the movie "A Dog's Purpose" caused the premiere to be canceled, receive reduced earnings due to several boycotts, and damage the lead actor's reputation. Beyond the implications fake news has on celebrities and businesses, potentially devastation articles can influence the political scene. If a slanderous story is published at the proper time, it could sway the election of the next president, supreme court judge, or pope.…
Charge: “He did on or about 02/25/2015 unlawfully and feloniously rob Alberta Banks by putting the victim in fear of serious bodily harm or by the presenting of a firearm or other instrumentality whatsoever, in violation of 18.2-58 of the Code of Virginia as amended.” Code of VA: 18.2-58 VCC Code: ROB-1207-F9 Co-Defendant(s): Devonte Smith (adult), Keyonta Owens (adult) Arresting Officer’s Statement: “Police responded to a burglary in progress call at 219 Avondale Road, Portsmouth at approximately 0330 hours. The victim, who is 87 years old, told police dispatch several individuals had kicked the front door of her residence. The individuals entered the residence and one of the individuals pointed a handgun at the victim as the other…
On 11/15/17, at approximately 8:48am, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was dispatched to the area of Morse Rd and Karl Rd on a dog at large, patrol only. I arrived in the area at approximately 8:55am and proceeded to drive around. FCACC Dispatcher B. Grotsky advised me that a passerby is watching the dog ( Labrador (black)) near 4442 Kimmel Rd. I drove to that location where I was flagged down by a unknown Caucasian female who has been following the Labrador. I exited my vehicle and approached the Labrador.…
The legal issues that have arisen in this scenario are those concerned with private nuisance. The tort of private nuisance has been developed to protect the interests of land owners who have the right to the use and enjoyment of their property without interference. It is effectively the land that is protected and only those who own or have an interest in the land may bring a claim in private nuisance. The nuisance that Kate is suffering stems from the noise generated by a nearby airfield. Statute and case law will be employed to determine whether Kate has a case and what remedies if any are available to her.…
Famous sayings regarding Journalism: “When a dog bites a man that is not news, but when a man bites a dog that is news.” American Newspaper Journalist and editor Charles Anderson Dana who died in 1897 aged 78. Dana said one of the most influential quotes in the news today, being “When a dog bites a man that is not news, but when a man bites a dog that is news.” This quote is of interest because it is peculiar, it is normal for a man to be bitten by a dog, however a man bites a dog you’re labeled as being psychotic which will then make the headlines. This essay firstly outlines the philosophy of the quote by Charles Anderson Dana.…
In the story “The Dog That Bit People,” Mother takes up for the dog, Muggs, several times. One of the times she stuck up for Muggs is in paragraph three, it says “...he bit a congressman who had called to see my father on business.” and her actions showed how she stood up for him when the narrator explained, “Mother persuaded herself it was all for the best that the dog had bitten him.” Mother did not like the congressman because she did not agree with his horoscope.…
The act of a third party did not constitute good defence. This decision can reflect the harshness of such liability, however it provides a greater level of protection to the public as it encourages people to take more care and pay attention. Yet, this case is specific as the dog in question was trained to attack: it was a guard dog, and so particular requirements…