Owners cited after pit bull attacks neighbor’s labrador

A deputy was dispatched to a Phillipsburg Drive address after the woman reported that her dog had been attacked.

According to the woman, her children were in the yard with her dog when the neighbor’s pit bull came into the yard and began fighting with her labrador retriever.

The pit bull’s owner retrieved the dog, but allegedly became very loud and argumentative with the woman. When the woman said she was calling authorities, the man took his dog and returned to his house.

The woman said her neighbor’s dog has attacked other people in the past. In August, a deputy was dispatched to the neighborhood after the pit bull bit two people while they were walking their dogs.

The pit bull owner said he was in his yard with his dog at the time of the attack. The man said he did not realize his neighbor’s dog was outside. When he noticed the dogs fighting, he immediately retrieved his canine.

The deputy noticed two pit bulls inside the man’s residence. The deputy wrote that one of the pit bulls appeared “very hostile and aggressive.”

A Barrow County Animal Control officer was called to the scene and met with both dog owners. The animal control officer cited both owners for allowing their dogs to be unleashed. The officer also took the pit bull into custody due to the current attack and other previously reported incidents.

The Labrador suffered minor injuries including a cut on his chin and inner mouth. No other actions were taken.

Other recent incidents investigated by Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies include:

•suspicious incident on Ronald Wood Road. A man said the lock to his aircraft hangar had been replaced. The man said he was current on all his hangar fees and suspected his ex-wife may have attempted to access the hangar. The man was unable to get inside the hangar at the time of the report, but was able to look through a crack in the door and verify that his plane was still there.

•prowler report on Carl Midway Church Road. A man reported being assaulted by prowlers in his back yard. The man later admitted to hallucinating when he drinks. The deputy determined the man was intoxicated and perhaps suffering from a “slight mental disorder.”

•burglary on Wexford Way. A Sony 32” flat screen television, a Playstation 3 game system and 14 Playstation 3 games were reported stolen. The total estimated value of the stolen items is $1,150.

•complaint on Hwy. 211. Two women argued regarding items which had been stored in a storage unit. The dispute was resolved in the deputy’s presence.

•burglary on East Wright Street. Copper pipes and tubing were removed from an apartment. The thieves also caused damage to the walls, an air conditioning unit and a hot water heater. The total estimated damage was $10,000 to $12,000.

•verbal complaint on Englewood Road. A woman called authorities after a dispute led to some of her belongings being moved from a shed to the side of the road.

•entering auto on Cole Circle. A woman’s purse was stolen out of her unlocked vehicle. The incident was one of several which occurred on the evening of Aug. 31 in Bethlehem. The woman’s purse was later recovered, but her camera, which had been inside the purse, was missing.

•entering auto on Thorn Brooke Circle. Approximately $690 worth of items were reported stolen out of a vehicle. The man believed his doors were locked, but there was no sign of forced entry. Items taken included a GPS unit, an XM radio and a pair of Rayban sunglasses.

•dispute on Windward Road. A deputy was called to mediate a dispute between two women. The women were involved in a disagreement dating back to February of this year.

•theft by taking on Hancock Bridge Road. A weedeater valued at $300 was reported stolen.

•theft by taking on Pickle Simon Road. Two old wheelbarrows and two inoperable lawn mowers were reported stolen. The items had been stored under a vacant trailer and were valued at a total of $20.

•loitering on Briarwood Road. A man called authorities after seeing a man peering into a neighbor’s vehicle. Deputies later located and questioned the suspicious male, but found no evidence of wrongdoing.

•shots fired on Blackstock Road. A man said he heard gunfire behind his residence. The deputy was unable to locate a shooter.

•terroristic threats on Ben Johnson Road. A man said he was threatened by one of his friends.

•theft by taking on Business Center Drive. One hundred gallons of diesel fuel valued at $350 was reported stolen.

•criminal trespass on Gainesville Highway. Several cows escaped when someone cut an eight foot section of barb wire fencing. The estimated damage to the fence was $100.

•suspicious activity on Rockwell Church Road. A deputy secured a vacant residence after finding several windows and doors open. Attempts to contact the owner were unsuccessful.

•criminal trespass on Thorn Brook Ridge. A woman reported that two of her vehicles had been keyed.

•civil dispute on Mulberry Road. A man refused to allow a roofing company to commence work after discovering the crew was comprised of Mexicans.

•complaint on Stoneridge Drive. A woman said her mother had accused her of neglecting her child and living with drug dealers. The woman said she wanted her mother to have no further contact with her.

•dispute on Arnold Road. A man said he asked another man to leave his property. The man admitted knocking the other man’s hat off his head during the argument. The man wanted to file a report in case the other man chose to report the incident.

•suspicious activity on Slayton Drive. Two teens said they returned home and saw a man standing in their kitchen. There were no signs of forced entry.

•mailbox damage on Pearl Pentecost Road. A mailbox valued at $50 was reported damaged. According to the report, the mailbox appeared to have been struck with a baseball bat.

•complaint on Beaver Hill Drive. Deputies were called to assist Auburn Police with a dispute involving a man and his intoxicated girlfriend. The man had taken the woman’s juvenile son from the residence because he felt the mother was incapable of taking care of the child while drunk.

•theft by taking on Burson Maddox Road. All four wheels were removed from a 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The wheels and tires were valued at $350.

•burglary on Hummingbird Way. A Playstation 3 was reported stolen.

•theft by taking on Cliff Day Road. A man said a 1979 GMC truck which had been stored on his property was missing.

•accidental damage to property on Kay Drive. A man accidentally shot out the window of his neighbor’s vehicle with a bb gun.

•suspicious vehicle on Tanners Bridge Road. A woman said an older model, long, black vehicle with its flashers on pulled into her driveway and then abruptly left when she asked if they needed assistance.

•loud music on Giles Road. A deputy was dispatched after a man complained that his neighbor’s music was playing too loudly.

•battery on Venture Way. A woman accused a man of grabbing her arm and refusing to release her. The woman had two bruises on her arm as a result. The man was not present when the deputy arrived. The deputy explained the process of obtaining a warrant to the woman.

•prowler on Hamway Lane. A man reported seeing three males in his backyard. The man believed the prowlers were attempting to steal his four-wheeler.

•theft by taking on Mitchell Drive. A 1998 Honda Civic was reported stolen.

•criminal trespass on Tanners Bridge Road. A landlord discovered signs that an intruder had been inside a vacant duplex unit. Two windows were slightly open, but no damage was reported.

•criminal trespass on Hwy. 124. A property owner complained that people from a neighboring subdivision were trespassing on his property.

•battery on Victron Drive. A woman said a man named Harold slapped her in the face and pulled her hair when she opened the door. The incident was not a domestic violence case according to the report, but no other details were listed.

•animal complaint on Hwy. 211. A man called authorities after spotting an injured German shepherd and a black Labrador retriever on his property. Animal control captured both animals without incident.

•criminal trespass on Hwy. 82. A rock wall was damaged when the driver of a vehicle towing a trailer attempted to turn around in a man’s driveway.

•shots fired on Lake Elder Road. A juvenile who was shooting at squirrels with a shotgun did not realize the shot was falling on nearby campers. The juvenile said he would not do any more shooting in the area.

•threats on King Avenue. A man reportedly threatened to assault his ex-wife’s boyfriend. The ex-wife is currently pregnant by the boyfriend.

•suspicious incident on Hog Mountain Road. A woman said she heard noises and did not know if the sounds were caused by someone outside or if they were due to the fact that the house was very old.

•open door on Mayweather Drive. A vacant home was found to be full of trash and animal feces.

•stolen vehicle on Business Center Drive. A 1988 Ford F250 was reported stolen.

•theft by taking on Dillard Heights Drive. A woman reported six Lortab pills missing.

•entering auto on Atlanta Highway. A Winnebago parked at a storage facility was entered. Several items were taken including a flat screen television and a surround sound system valued at $3,500.

•gas drive off on Patrick Mill Road. A store employee witnessed a man pump over $42 worth of gas into his vehicle and drive off without paying. After identifying the male, the deputy called and gave the man until the end of the day to return to the store and pay for his purchase or face charges. The man returned to the store and paid for the fuel.

•criminal trespass on Clyde Boyd Road. A man said someone has been knocking on his door and running away. The man believes the individual wants to break into his house and is attempting to ascertain whether or not anyone is home.

•theft by taking on Tom Miller Road. An employee with Comcast cable reported the theft of batteries and a power converter from a piece of Comcast equipment.