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MANATEE COUNTY January 16,2013 FLORIDA

Douglas A. Peebles, Esquire Peebles & Moriarty, P.A. 1111 3rd Avenue West, Ste. 210 Bradenton, Florida 34205

Re: Karen Erskine v. Manatee County-Administrative Hearing RLS 13-008, CAO File No. 1121-089

Dear Mr. Peebles,

Pursuant to Manatee County Ordinance 10-56 relating to appointment of hearing officers, you are hereby appointed to act as hearing officer in the above referenced matter. The hearing involves a dangerous dog detennination as authorized by Section 767.12, Fla. Stat. The hearing will take place on January 22, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room B, at the Manatee County Public Works Department, 1022 26th Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida. Should the hearing need to be continued, it will resume on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. A written decision shall be issued within 10 business days after the hearing. This decision shall be the final decision of the County and shall be subject to judicial review under any available procedure in any court of competent jurisdiction.

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cc: Robert A. Levine, Esquire James A. Minix, Esq., Chief Assistant County Attorney Ron Koper, Interim Director, Public Safety Dept. Kris Weiskopf, Animal Services Chief, Public Safety Dept. Joel Ridunond, Animal Services Safety Supervisor, Public Safety Dept.

County i\dminislnllOr Mlliling Address: 1112 Manalee Avenue Wesl. Bradmlon. L 34205

PHONE: 941.745.3798 F X: 941.745,37 (I

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Select Year: 1~0~2 3 Go.

The 2012 Florida Statutes Title XLV Chapter 767 TORTS DAMAGE BY DOGS

CHAPTER 767

DAMAGE BY DOGS

767.01 Dog owner's liability for damages to persons, domestic animals, or livestock.

767.02 Sheep-killing dogs not to roam about.

767.03 Good defense for killing dog.

767.04 Dog owner's liability for damages to persons bitten.

767.05 Owner's liability for damages by dog to dairy cattle.

767.07 Interpretation.

767.10 Legislative findings.

767.11 Definitions.

767.12 Classification of dogs as dangerous; certification of registration; notice and hearing

requirements; confinement of animal; exemption; appeals; unlawful acts.

767.13 Attack or bite by dangerous dog; penalties; confiscation; destruction.

767.14 Additional local restrictions authorized.

767.15 Other provisions of chapter 767 not superseded.

767.16 Bite by a police or service dog; exemption from quarantine.

767.01 Dog owner's liability for damages to persons, domestic animals, or livestock.-Owners of

dogs shall be liable for any damage done by their dogs to a person or to any animal included in the

definitions of "domestic animal" and "livestock" as proVided by s. 585.01. History.-RS 2341; ch. 4979, 1901; GS 3142; RGS 4957; CGL 7044; s. 1, ch. 94-339.

767.02 Sheep-killing dogs not to roam about.-It is unlawful for any dog known to have killed

sheep to roam about over the country unattended by a keeper. Any such dog found roaming over the

country unattended shall be deemed a run-about dog, and it is lawful to kill such dog. History.-s. 1, ch. 4185, 1893; GS 3143; RGS 4958; CGL 7045.

767.03 Good defense for killing dog.-In any action for damages or of a criminal prosecution

against any person for killing or injuring a dog, satisfactory proof that said dog had been or was killing

any animal included in the definitions of "domestic animal" and "livestock" as prOVided by s. 585.01

shall constitute a good defense to either of such actions. History.-s. 1, ch. 4978,1901; GS 3144; RGS 4959; CGL 7046; s. 1, ch. 79-315; s. 2, ch. 94-339.

767.04 Dog owner's liability for damages to persons bitten.-The owner of any dog that bites any

person while such person is on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place, including the

property of the owner of the dog, is liable for damages suffered by persons bitten, regardless of the

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former viciousness of the dog or the owners' knowledge of such viciousness. However, any negligence

on the part of the person bitten that is a proximate cause of the biting incident reduces the liability of

the owner of the dog by the percentage that the bitten person's negligence contributed to the biting

incident. A person is lawfully upon private property of such owner within the meaning of this act when

the person is on such property in the performance of any duty imposed upon him or her by the laws of

this state or by the laws or postal regulations of the United States, or when the person is on such

property upon invitation, expressed or implied, of the owner. However, the owner is not liable, except

as to a person under the age of 6, or unless the damages are proximately caused by a negligent act or

omission of the owner, if at the time of any such injury the owner had displayed in a prominent place on

his or her premises a sign easily readable including the words "Bad Dog." The remedy provided by this

section is in addition to and cumulative with any other remedy provided by statute or common law. History.-s. 1, ch. 25109,1949; s. 1, ch. 93-13; s. 1155, ch. 97-102.

767.05 Owner's liability for damages by dog to dairy cattle.-An owner or keeper of any dog that

kills, wounds, or harasses any dairy cattle shall be jointly and severally liable to the owner of such dairy

cattle for all damages done by such dog; and it is not necessary to prove notice to or knowledge by any

such owner or keeper of such dog that the dog was mischievous or disposed to kill or worry any dairy

cattle. History.-s. 2, ch. 79·315; s. 482, ch. 81-259.

767.07 Interpretation.-Section 767.05 is supplemental to all other laws relating to dogs not

expressly referred to therein and shall not be construed to modify, repeal, or in any way affect any part

or provision of any such laws not expressly repealed therein or to prevent municipalities from

prohibiting, licensing, or regulating the running at large of dogs within their respective limits by law or

ordinance now or hereafter provided. History.-s. 2, ch. 79·315.

767.10 Legislative findings.- The Legislature finds that dangerous dogs are an increasingly serious

and widespread threat to the safety and welfare of the people of this state because of unprovoked

attacks which cause injury to persons and domestic animals; that such attacks are in part attributable to

the failure of owners to confine and properly train and control their dogs; that existing laws

inadequately address this grOWing problem; and that it is appropriate and necessary to impose uniform

requirements for the owners of dangerous dogs. History.-s. 1, ch. 90·180.

767.11 Definitions.-As used in this act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(1) "Dangerous dog" means any dog that according to the records of the appropriate authority:

(a) Has aggressively bitten, attacked, or endangered or has inflicted severe injury on a human being

on public or private property;

(b) Has more than once severely injured or killed a domestic animal while off the owner's property;

or

(c) Has, when unprovoked, chased or approached a person upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public

grounds in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack, provided that such actions are attested to

in a sworn statement by one or more persons and dutifully investigated by the appropriate authority.

(2) "Unprovoked" means that the victim who has been conducting himself or herself peacefully and

lawfully has been bitten or chased in a menacing fashion or attacked by a dog.

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(3) "Severe injury" means any physical injury that results in broken bones, multiple bites, or

disfiguring lacerations requiring sutures or reconstructive surgery.

(4) "Proper enclosure of a dangerous dog" means, while on the owner's property, a dangerous dog is

securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure, suitable to prevent the

entry of young chil.dren and designed to prevent the animal from escaping. Such pen or structure shall

have secure sides and a secure top to prevent the dog from escaping over, under, or through the

structure and shall also provide protection from the elements.

(5) "Animal control authority" means an entity acting alone or in concert with other local

governmental units and authorized by them to enforce the animal control laws of the city, county, or

state. In those areas not served by an animal control authority, the sheriff shall carry out the duties of

the animal control authority under this act.

(6) "Animal control officer" means any individual employed, contracted with, or appointed by the

animal control authority for the purpose of aiding in the enforcement of this act or any other law or

ordinance relating to the licensure of animals, control of animals, or seizure and impoundment of

animals and includes any state or local law enforcement officer or other employee whose duties in

whole or in part include assignments that involve the seizure and impoundment of any animal.

(7) "Owner" means any person, firm, corporation, or organization possessing, harboring, keeping, or

having control or custody of an animal or, if the animal is owned by a person under the age of 18, that

person's parent or guardian. History.-s. 2, ch. 90·180; s. 2, ch. 93·13; s. 1156, ch. 97·102; s. 1, ch. 2011·211.

767.12 Classification of dogs as dangerous; certification of registration; notice and hearing

requirements; confinement of animal; exemption; appeals; unlawful acts.­

(1 )(a) An animal control authority shall investigate reported incidents involving any dog that may be

dangerous and shall, if possible, interview the owner and require a sworn affidavit from any person,

including any animal control officer or enforcement officer, desiring to have a dog classified as

dangerous. Any animal that is the subject of a dangerous dog investigation, that is not impounded with

the animal control authority, shall be humanely and safely confined by the owner in a securely fenced or

enclosed area pending the outcome of the investigation and resolution of any hearings related to the

dangerous dog classification. The address of where the animal resides shall be provided to the animal

control authority. No dog that is the subject of a dangerous dog investigation may be relocated or

ownership transferred pending the outcome of an investigation or any hearings related to the

determination of a dangerous dog classification. In the event that a dog is to be destroyed, the dog shall

not be relocated or ownership transferred.

(b) A dog shall not be declared dangerous if the threat, injury, or damage was sustained by a person

who, at the time, was unlawfully on the property or, while lawfully on the property, was tormenting,

abusing, or assaulting the dog or its owner or a family member. No dog may be declared dangerous if the

dog was protecting or defending a human being within the immediate vicinity of the dog from an

unjustified attack or assault.

(c) After the investigation, the animal control authority shall make an initial determination as to

whether there is sufficient cause to classify the dog as dangerous and shall afford the owner an

opportunity for a hearing prior to making a final determination. The animal control authority shall

provide written notification of the sufficient cause finding, to the owner, by registered mail, certified

hand delivery, or service in conformance with the provisions of chapter 48 relating to service of process.

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The owner may file a written request for a hearing within 7 calendar days from the date of receipt of

the notification of the sufficient cause finding and, if requested, the hearing shall be held as soon as

possible, but not more than 21 calendar days and no sooner than 5 days after receipt of the request

from the owner. Each applicable local governing authority shall establish hearing procedures that

conform to this paragraph.

(d) Once a dog is classified as a dangerous dog, the animal control authority shall provide written

notification to the owner by registered mail, certified hand delivery or service, and the owner may file a

written request for a hearing in the county court to appeal the classification within 10 business days

after receipt of a written determination of dangerous dog classification and must confine the dog in a

securely fenced or enclosed area pending a resolution of the appeal. Each applicable local governing

authority must establish appeal procedures that conform to this paragraph.

(2) Within 14 days after a dog has been classified as dangerous by the animal control authority or a

dangerous dog classification is upheld by the county court on appeal, the owner of the dog must obtain a

certificate of registration for the dog from the animal control authority serving the area in which he or

she resides, and the certificate shall be renewed annually. Animal control authorities are authorized to

issue such certificates of registration, and renewals thereof, only to persons who are at least 18 years of

age and who present to the animal control authority sufficient evidence of:

(a) A current certificate of rabies vaccination for the dog.

(b) A proper enclosure to confine a dangerous dog and the posting of the premises with a clearly

visible warning sign at all entry points that informs both children and adults of the presence of a

dangerous dog on the property.

(c) Permanent identification of the dog, such as a tattoo on the inside thigh or electronic

implantation.

The appropriate governmental unit may impose an annual fee for the issuance of certificates of

registration required by this section.

(3) The owner shall immediately notify the appropriate animal control authority when a dog that has

been classified as dangerous:

(a) Is loose or unconfined.

(b) Has bitten a human being or attacked another animal.

(c) Is sold, given away, or dies.

(d) Is moved to another address.

Prior to a dangerous dog being sold or given away, the owner shall prOVide the name, address, and

telephone number of the new owner to the animal control authority. The new owner must comply with

all of the requirements of this act and implementing local ordinances, even if the animal is moved from

one local jurisdiction to another within the state. The animal control officer must be notified by the

owner of a dog classified as dangerous that the dog is in his or her jurisdiction.

(4) It is unlawful for the owner of a dangerous dog to permit the dog to be outside a proper enclosure

unless the dog is muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under control of a

competent person. The muzzle must be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or

interfere with its vision or respiration but will prevent it from biting any person or animal. The owner

may exercise the dog in a securely fenced or enclosed area that does not have a top, without a muzzle

or leash, if the dog remains within his or her sight and only members of the immediate household or

persons 18 years of age or older are allowed in the enclosure when the dog is present. When being

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transported, such dogs must be safely and securely restrained within a vehicle.

(5) Hunting dogs are exempt from the provisions of this act when engaged in any legal hunt or

training procedure. Dogs engaged in training or exhibiting in legal sports such as obedience trials,

conformation shows, field trials, hunting/retrieving trials, and herding trials are exempt from the

provisions of this act when engaged in any legal procedures. However, such dogs at all other times in all

other respects shall be subject to this and local laws. Dogs that have been classified as dangerous shall

not be used for hunting purposes.

(6) This section does not apply to dogs used by law enforcement officials for law enforcement work.

(7) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a noncriminal infraction,

punishable by a fine not exceeding $500. History.-s. 3, ch. 90·180; s. 3, ch. 93-13; s. 3, ch. 94·339; s. 1157, ch. 97·102.

767.13 Attack or bite by dangerous dog; penalties; confiscation; destruction.­

(1) If a dog that has previously been declared dangerous attacks or bites a person or a domestic

animal without provocation, the owner is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as

provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. In addition, the dangerous dog shall be immediately confiscated by

an animal control authority, placed in quarantine, if necessary, for the proper length of time, or

impounded and held for 10 business days after the owner is given written notification under s. 767.12,

and thereafter destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner. This 1O-day time period shall allow the

owner to request a hearing under s. 767.12. The owner shall be responsible for payment of all boarding

costs and other fees as may be required to humanely and safely keep the animal during any appeal

procedure.

(2) If a dog that has not been declared dangerous attacks and causes severe injury to or death of any

human, the dog shall be immediately confiscated by an animal control authority, placed in quarantine,

if necessary, for the proper length of time or held for 10 business days after the owner is given written

notification under s. 767.12, and thereafter destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner. This 10­

day time period shall allow the owner to request a hearing under s. 767.12. The owner shall be

responsible for payment of all boarding costs and other fees as may be required to humanely and safely

keep the animal during any appeal procedure. In addition, if the owner of the dog had prior knowledge

of the dog's dangerous propensities, yet demonstrated a reckless disregard for such propensities under

the circumstances, the owner of the dog is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as

prOVided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(3) If a dog that has preViously been declared dangerous attacks and causes severe injury to or death

of any human, the owner is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as prOVided in s. 775.082,

s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. In addition, the dog shall be immediately confiscated by an animal control

authority, placed in quarantine, if necessary, for the proper length of time or held for 10 business days

after the owner is given written notification under s. 767.12, and thereafter destroyed in an expeditious

and humane manner. This 1O-day time period shall allow the owner to request a hearing under s.

767.12. The owner shall be responsible for payment of all boarding costs and other fees as may be

required to humanely and safely keep the animal during any appeal procedure.

(4) If the owner files a written appeal under s. 767.12 or this section, the dog must be held and may

not be destroyed while the appeal is pending.

(5) If a dog attacks or bites a person who is engaged in or attempting to engage in a criminal activity

at the time of the attack, the owner is not guilty of any crime specified under this section. History.-s. 4, ch. 90·180; s. 4, ch. 93·13; s. 4, ch. 94-339.

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767.14 Additional local restrictions authorized.-Nothing in this act shall limit any local

government from placing further restrictions or additional requirements on owners of dangerous dogs or

developing procedures and criteria for the implementation of this act, provided that no such regulation

is specific to breed and that the provisions of this act are not lessened by such additional regulations or

requirements. This section shall not apply to any local ordinance adopted prior to October 1, 1990. History.~s. 5, ch. 90-180.

767.15 Other provisions of chapter 767 not superseded. - Nothing in this act shall supersede

chapter 767, Florida Statutes 1989. History.-s. 6, ch. 90-180.

767.16 Bite by a police or service dog; exemption from quarantine.-Any dog that is owned, or

the service of which is employed, by a law enforcement agency, or any dog that is used as a service dog

for blind, hearing impaired, or disabled persons, and that bites another animal or human is exempt from

any quarantine requirement following such bite if the dog has a current rabies vaccination that was

administered by a licensed veterinarian. History.-s. 1, ch. 91-228.

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I ient/Investigation Report Agency: MeSO Case Number: 2012-038629 Date: 12/27/201214:59:17

Incident Information DatelTime Reported IDateITime Found IDate/Time Found Officer

\2/24/2012 16:35 12/24/2012 16:00 12/24/2012 16:35 (11005821) KACZMAREK. THOMAS Incident Location

22638 Morning Glory Cir, Bradenton, FL 34202

Zone: N40 Grid: 1733

Cha~ges

Description

INFORMATION ONLY

Alcohol, Drugs or Cumpulers Used Premises Entered Forced Entry Weapons

o Alcohol 0 Drugs 0 Computers o Yes 0' No 1.

Entry Criminal Activity 2.

3.

Bias Motivation Bias Circumstances Hale Group

NONE (NO BIAS)

Victims Seq. #

1 Name(Last, First, M)

LEVIN,RO S

Address Home Phone

22485 PANTHER LOOP, BRADENTON, FL 34202 (941) 677-6131

Employer Name/Address Business Phone

Victim of Crimes Cell Phone

(941) 587-7623

Seq.1I IType I Injuries IResidency Status [ Ethnicit}'

2 INDIVIDUAL Laceration, Other Resident Non-Hispanic

Name(LasL First, M) I Race ISex IDOB \ Age JUVENILE

Address Home Phone

Employer l'Oame/Address Business Phone

Victim of Crimes Cell Phone

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. . - Witne'sses

1

'. Seq:-# IName (Last, First, M) [DOB IAgeI Race

1 WALLACE. BOB W I~x 07/10/1948 64

Address Home Phone

22523 MORNING GLORY erR. BRADENTON. FL 34202

Employer Name/Address Business Phone

Witness Type Cell Phone !

(704) 576-0075

Witness Notes

lot . ... . '" \(',$ .1;': ....,:;., . ~ - OtberP-ersons Involved :1?::~P~ _>i~}' .. ­. , I'Name Code IName (Last, First, M) Race Sex~

I.nyolv.ed'Other .' "1 se·~t CURTIS, BETHANY SUE W F

Address Home Phone

22627 MORNING GLORY CIR, BRADENTON. FL 34202

Employer Name!Address Business Phone

Cell Phone

(717) 658-9987

Name Code ISeq.-# IName (Last, First, M) Race Sex-, Involved Other .2 HILL, JERRY W M

Address Home Phone

305 25TH ST W. PALMETTO. FL 34221 (941) 742-5933

Employer Name/Address Business Phone

(941) 742-5933 XO

Cell Phone

'Na'l11eCode ISeq.·# IName (Last, First, M) Race Sex

fuvolved Other 3 ERSKINE. KAREN K W F

Address Home PllOne

22638 MORNING GLORY crR. BRADENTON, FL 34202

Employer Name!Address Business Phone

Cell Phone

(302) 653-9138

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NEIGHBOR

(10001585) CARPENTER, KRYSTAL

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Infonnation

22638 Morning Glory Way

Bradenton, FL

Bab Wallace reported that he witnessed the victim JC riding his bike in front of his residence on the roadway. Two Ausrralian Shepherd dogs ran

up to JC and attacked him. Both dogs were bitting JC and Bob ran over to scare of the dogs. JC was taken to his listed residence by Bob. JC was

then rushed to the Emergency room and latter transported to All Children's by his mother Bethany Curtis. Roy Levin heard what happened and

attempted to secure the dogs as they were running up and down the street chasing people. Roy then became a victim when one of the dogs

attacked him. Roy was itten on his left hip. I arrived and observed both dogs running up and down the srreet. ] observed them chasing people

inside there car at 22627 Morning Glory Way. I attempted to secure the dogs. I was able to secure one in the back seat of my patrol car. When this

happened the other ran up to 22638 Morning Glory way and laid down. Jerry Hill responded from animal services and attempted to secure the

loose dog in front of the residence. The dog then jumped through a broken front window. 1 observed the window to be open and the screen pushed

out. I observed this as the point of exit for the dogs. 1 attempted to contact a owner with negative results. J received a name of Lauren from a

neighbor but no contact infonnation. Sgt. Morie responded and was briefed. OUi of fear for the safety of the community authorization was given

to take the other dog in custody through a unsecured door at the residence, 1 observed Roy's injury to about six inches in length and bleeding. 1

made contact with Bethany and was advised that JC was in with the doctor. The owner of the dogs Karen Erskine later responded and I advised

her of all actions. Case cards were issued to all parties, Jerry Hill filled out all bite forms and left case cards as well #A 12044623

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MANATEE COUNTYSHERlFF'S OFFICE

DEPUIY 10M KACZMAREK

* ENFORCENffiNT~ATROL

DISTRICT II

600 301 BlYd., W. (941) 747-3011 Suite 202 /7---.3Y;'£9Cue IIBradenton, Florida 34205

COURTESY AND SERVICE

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Manatee County Animal Services

Affidavit of Complaint

Generally, violations of the Manatee County Animal Services Ordinance do not occur when an officer is present. For an Animal Services Officer or the Animal Services Division to take any action regarding a violation, either the officer or someone else must witness the incident(s).

This Affidavit of Comolaint, when completed by a witness, provides the documentation necessary for action to be taken. It establishes probable cause for an officer to believe that a violation took place, who was involved and the nature of the violation. This statement form is essential for Animal Services to pursue further action in reference to the vio\ation(s) you have described. For Animal Services to efficiently respond to your needs, we ask that you review and carefully complete this statement to the best of your knowledge and return it to the Animal Services Division within ten (10) days.

Photographs and other evidence you may have are essential in proving a case. If photographs and/or other evidence are provided, include the date, time, location, and who gathered the evidence.

Revised 11/08/2004

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Affidavit Manatee County Animal Services State of Florida County of Manatee County Government

Tell us about you This portion is to be completed by you, and about you. We need to know your full name, address and other important information. Please print neatly or type, and review the completed form to ensure that all information is included and correct.

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Last: ~J(t 1:1 First: J"0S+-; n MI: wen:;11

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Telephone: Home: {4LJ ~ r; 77 -, ( 0 z. Work: (17)(P!:...:::?:.....:...9_- qCf~7

Tell us about the animal owner We need to record as much information about the animal owner as you know. Don't guess, be certain. The information required is the animal owner's name and address. If you are uncertain about the owner's information, or if the animal even has an owner, speak with neighbors to be sure.

Name: Last: [::rsKI ne- First: !<ar€-rl Ml:

Address: ,;;J..;) (P 3 ~ /lAD r-n 1)'9' G [O?j Ur-c te- Apt: ----­

City: '/2rzufe--n-f-D"v7 State: -.!/~L:=:- _ Zip: 31-2-02

Telephone: Home: ( Work: (

When is the owner normally home? _

Other information about the owner you feel we need to know:

Revised 11/08/2004

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Case Number _

What does the animal look like? To take action, Animal Services needs to be as certain as possible that we are dealing with the correct animal{s). Please write as much of a clear description of each animal as possible. Only list the animals involved in this incident that you are completing this statement for. Here are some basic rules:

"Breed" is for the type of animal like a "Lab" or "short haired cat"

"Color" is for the main color of the animal. If it has other colors, list the main color first

Animal l' . . Breed: A,>~7J(~/tU1 5Np

J£l!:cle one) ~ Cat Color: 6bd IttJh'k

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~"1leOne) ~ Female

Animal 2:/L , . , Breed: l~lt51ra/;.a...r\ 's'bvL?

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(circle one) Dog Cat Color: In ­ {U I c5 r-­ ~fieone)

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Animal 3: Breed: _

(circle one) Dog Cat Color: _

(circle one) Male Female

Animal 4: (circle one) (circle one) Breed: _ Dog Cat Color: _ Male Female

If you are not sure about the animal or its description, be sure that you talk to your neighbors. Incorrect information damages everyone's credibility if the case was to go to court.

When and where did it happen? This is where you tell your story. Please fill in all the b~anks with the ~X.ACT date, location and APPROXIMATE time based on what you observed. Without this information, Animal Services cannot take any further action. Here are some examples:

25thLocation: in the road in front of 305 - St. W. in Palmetto 25thin my yard at 305 - St. W. in Palmetto

Date: October 10, 2003 Approximate time: 1:45 p.m.

Location of Incident: ;) C2 & 37J~ )~1t r n /~ C;lc) 'Y U r-

Exact Date of Inc ident: ---:.-1_c;<_,.f-/.:..d--:.Y....,./l..-:-/_:2...;......- _

Approximate Time of Incident: 4; tv a.m. or ~

Revised 11/08/2004

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Case Number _

Tell us what happened In this section you will write a brief summary of what happened, based on the information you gave about When and Where it happened. Write about what you saw and only write about the most recent event. Previous events are not relevant to this one! DO NOT write about what someone else told yoU or about other conflicts you have had with the animal owner. Only write your story about what you observed.

Please print clearly or type. It is required that this affidavit is notarized. Do not sign it until you are in front of a notary.

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Signature of Comp~ainant

Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this date: by __---------who is/are personaHy known to me or has/have produced (type of identification) , as identifi~ation.

______________ Notary Public, Commission number _

Signature

Name of Notary typed, printed or stamped Revised 11/08/2004

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Manatee County Animal Services

Affidavit Continuation Case Number _

Please print clearly or type. It is required that this affidavit is notarized. Do not sign it until you are in front of a notary.

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Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this date: {).- ,1-) - Jd-. by R<)1,Ib, , iv, Cu,"0J who is/are personally known to me or has/have produced

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Revised 11108/2004

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I Manatee County Animal Services

Affidavit of Complaint

Generally, violations of the Manatee County Animal Services Ordinance do not occur when an officer is present. For an Animal Services Officer or the Animal Services Division to take any action regarding a violation, either the officer or someone else must witness the incident(s).

This Affidavit of ComDlaint, when completed by a witness, provides the documentation necessary for action to be taken. It establishes probable cause for an officer to believe that a violation took place, who was involved and the nature of the violation. This statement form is essential for Animal Services to pursue further action in reference to the violation(s) you have described. For Animal Services to efficiently respond to your needs, we ask that you review and carefully complete this statement to the best of your knowledge and return it to the Animal Services Division within ten (10) days.

Photographs and other evidence you may have are essential in proving a case. If photographs and/or other evidence are provided, include the date, time, location: and who gathered the ev·ldence.

Revised 11/08/2004 EXHIBIT

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Affidavit Manatee County Animal Servi:::es State of Florida County of Manatee County Government

Tell us about you This portion is to be completed by you, and about you. We need to know your full name, address and other important information. Please print neatly or type, and review the completed form to ensure that all information is included and correct.

Name: (l ~ I.' Last:----LAM~.;...i_$ _ r=irst: JL55 e.., Ml:_LJ~_ Address: :ld--C;)-7 C1!o(¥ L/rv{e..-.

/ Apt: ----­

City: f3irtd-e-t,1~ State:-LI_-_L Zip: SVZc'L

Telephone: Home: ~1') '11 Work: (

Tel! us about the animal owner We need to record as much information about the animal owner as you know. Don't guess, be certain. The information required is the animal owner's name and address. If you are uncertain about the owner's information, or if the animal even has an owner, speak with neighbors to be sure.

Name: L M~: _Last: _----IoE;~('_:5---!.f----:.;_t1.;...e..=-_______ r=irs t: /5' c<..4"<217

Address: -----=J.._~_G_3_'8_.....;.//1;.....;.10_'''.....;.'1.:.....(,~~~t;~/o:..L[+-r---..:::.C...:....tr-----.:~:::::::..- _ Ap::

City: B(uck-rt-fvt1 State: FL Zip: 3£./21 2--:..-=-----Teiephone: Home: ( Work: (

When is the owner normally nome? _

Other information about the owner you feel we need to know:

Revised 11/0812004

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Case Number _

What does the animal look like? To take action, Animal Services needs to be 2S certain as possible that we are dealing with the correct animal(s). Please write 2S much of a ciear description of each animal as possible. Only list the animais involved in this incident that you are completing this statement for. Here are some basic rules:

"Breed" is for the type of animal like a "Lab" or "short haired cat"

"Color" is for the main color of the animal. If it has other colors, list the main color first

Animal 1: IL. -j (circle one) ~cieone)Breed: rw5 5vlc?-fJ ~ Cat Color: B)(J-vt e Female

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Animal 2: /J.... I ( SL'fl (circle one) ~cieone) Breed: __ __ Dog Cat Color: ~ Female1c;r~\~_/~~~~l~~ _-f-• ...L- _

Animal 3: (ci rcle one) (cirde one) Breed: _ Dog Cat Male FemaleColor: ------- ­Animal 4: (circle one) (circle one) Breed: _ Dog Cat Color: _ Male Female

If you are not sure about the animal or its description, be sure that you talk to your neighbors. incorrect information damages everyone's credibility if the case was to go to court.

When and where did it happen? This is where you tell your story. Please fill in all the blanks with the ::XACT date, iocation and APPROXIMATE: time based on what you observed. Without this information, Animal Servk:es cannot take any further action. Here are some ehampies:

Location: in the road in front of 305 - 25th St. W. in Palmetto In my yard at 305 - 25 th St. W. in Palmetto

Date: October 10, 2003 Approximate time: 1:~5 p.m.

Location of In:::ident: _

=hact Date of In:::iden:: _

Approximate Time of In:::ident: _ a.m. or p.m.

ReVised 11/06/2004

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Tell us what happened in this section you will write a brief summary of what happened, based on the information you gave about When and Where it happened. Write about what you saw and only write about the most recent event. Previous events are not relevant to this one! DO NOT write about what someone else told vou or about other conflicts you have had with the animal owner. Only write your story about what you observed.

Please print clearly or type. It is required that this affidavit is notarized. Do not sign it until you are in front of a notary.

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Signature of Comp~ainant

Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this date: by ___________ who isfare personally known to me or haslhave produced (type of identifiGation) , as identification.

_____________ Notary Public, Commission number _ Signature

Name of No.ary typed, minted or stamped Revised 11/08/2004

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Manatee County Animal Services

Affidavit Continuation Case Number _

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If requested, I agree to appear in Court to give testimon regarding this matte.t]

Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before m this date: /-.3 - J j by """-""'''''''---''-_---=......>o:.r.~''___ ___::<''''"~ who is/are personally known to me or has/have produ:;ed

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~me of Notary typed, printed or stamped

Revised 11/08/2004

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Manatee County Animal Services

Affidavit of Complaint

Generally, violations of the Manatee County Animal Services Ordinance do not occur when an officer is present. For an Animal Services Officer or the Animal Services Division to take any action regarding a violation, either the officer or someone else must witness the incident(s).

This Affidavit of ComDlaint, when completed by a witness, provides the documentation necessary for action to be taken. It establishes probable cause for an officer to believe thata violation took place, who was involved and the nature of the violation. This statement form is essential for Animal Services to pursue further action in reference to the violation(s) you have described. For Animal Services to efficiently respond to your needs, we ask that you review and carefully complete this statement to the best of your knowledge and return it to the Animal Services Division within ten (10) days.

Photographs and other evidence you may have are essential in proving a case. If photographs and/or other evidence are provided, include the date, time, location, and who gathered the evidence.

Revised 11/0812004

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Case Number _h_1_/_2._-_0_'I_LJ_t_Z_7 _

Affidavit Manatee County Animal Services State of Florida County of Manatee County Government

Tell us about you This portion is to be completed by you, and about you. We need to know your full name, address and other important infonnation. Please print neatly or type, and review the completed form to ensure that all information is included and correct.

Name: . C' \

Last: L_E._"_!I_N _ _First: ----'------- MI: _~_c:;

Address: ,:;!..;J,Lft'5 pmJ 11fEf::. loop Apt: _

---= City: B/Z::>rDc,i IOrv.' State: ;:-L- Zip: 3i.J~(I;;;-"

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Telephone: Home: (q~() 077 - 6/3/ ~: (Cffl ) 5~7 - '762J,

Tell us about the animal owner We need to record as much information about the animal owner as you know. Don't guess, be certain. The information required is the animal owner's name and address. If you are uncertain about the owner's information, or if the animal even has an owner, speak with neighbors to be sure.

Name: Last _ First: i<t912£,J Mt:

Address: _..l:::::~";"~~'...::o~8:.-'..-.;...~.:...,O-"-r<..:.:.N_i ,,",_ _ Apt:~_.. ....::(1...0(.:::';";;':-:'-1-7-'_c...:.\_~--=::..c::::.._·

__ . ..:.-,,_()_8--=--=~..:.-'.:_v_~_'\ _ State: _~_L Zip: 3~).c)-.....,City: ~b=--C2f'\.:..-

Telephone: Home: ( Work: (

When is the owner normally home? _

Other information about the owner you feel we need to know:

Revised 11108/2004

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What does the animal look like? To take action, Animal Services needs to be as certain as possible that we are dealing with the correct animal(s). Please write as much of a clear description of each animal as possible. Only list the animals involved in this incident that you are completing this statement for. Here are some basic rules:

"Breed" is for the type of animal like a "Lab" or "short haired cat"

"Color" is for the main color of the animal. If it has other colors, list the main color first

Animal 1: I}U:5T,'<./rufr.'V ~Ieone) [;¥tpJ.'<. 8,2e.~-vi ~Ieone) Breed: (~'7~P/-!9'....,() ~ Cat Color: /1) C/~ ~ Female

Animal 2: A7J7 77'J'rumJ Breed: 5/-tEPH&/~D

~eone)e) Cat Color: /1)c'k.c {;JhJE

/r) £1..&-<' ~cleone)

~ Female

Animal 3: Breed: _

(circle one) Dog Cat Color: _

(circle one) Male Female

Animal 4: Breed: _

(circle one) Dog Cat Color. _

(circle one) Male Female

If you are not sure about the animal or its description, be sure that you talk to your neighbors. Incorrect information damages everyone's credibility if the case was to go to court.

When and where did it happen? This is where you tell your story. Please fill in all the blanks with the EXACT date, location and APPROXIMATE time based on what you observed. Without this information, Animal Services cannot take any further action. Here are some examples:

25thLocation: In the road in front of 305 - St. W. in Palmetto In my yard at 305 - 25th St. W. in Palmetto

Date: October 10, 2003 Approximate time: 1:45 p.m.

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Location of incident: ~~~~~-~~,~)~~~1~c~'~~~_)~~~~~~~J~~~~~~- __~_~~~Jf~~~~~L~~~~~'~~~_~/

Exact Date of incident: IJ_£_c_,_...:?~Lf~,_(_-;L_"c_-_1_2---~~_

Approximate Time of Incident: __7':_,_/:..,_t;_-_Lf._,_'3_c_/ _ a.m,orG

Revised 11/0812004

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Manatee County Animal Services

Affidavit of Complaint

Generally, violations of the Manatee County Animal Services Ordinance do not occur when an officer is present. For an Animal Services Officer or the Animal Services Division to take any action regarding a violation, either the officer or I ,someone else must witness the incident(s). I

I IThis Affidavit of Comofaint, when completed by a witness, provides the Idocumentation necessary for action to be taken. It establishes probable cause for

an officer to believe that a violation took place, who was involved and the nature of I the violation. This statement form is essential for Animal Services to pursue further I action in reference to the violation(s) you have described. For Animal Services to I efficiently respond to your needs, we ask that you review and carefully complete this statement to the best of your knowledge and return it to the Animal Services I Division within ten (10) days. I

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Photographs and other evidence you may have are essential in proving a case. If photographs and/or other evidence are provided, include the date, time, location, and who gathered the evidence.

Revised 1110812004 EXHIBIT

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Affidavit Manatee County Animal Services State of Florida County of Manatee County Government

Tell us about you This portion is to be completed by you, and about you. We need to know your full name, address and other important information. Please print neatly or type, and review the completed form to ensure that all information is included and correct.

Name: Last: W,4Lt-..4GE M!: E,.

Address: 22S.:23 MO£?..IYtN'l!Llt:ey ~,Rd-Le Apt: _

City: ff1er4-D~,yt! State: EL Zip: "3 Vo~ Cb.-L

Telephone: Home: (10/1) b77 - 6/ ~8 ~ (/f:'~ 524 - Do 75

Tell us about the animal owner We need to record as much information about the animal owner as you know. Don't guess, be certain. The information required is the animal owner's name and address. If you are uncertain about the owner's infonnation, or if the animal even has an owner, speak with neighbors to be sure.

Name: Last: r;gs I/... {Nf' M!: ---­

Apt: _

City: _ State: Zip: _

Telephone: Home: ( Work: (

When is the owner normally home? _

Other information about the owner you feel we need to know:

Revised 11/08/2004

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Case Number

What does the animal look like? To take action, Animal Services needs to be as certain as possible that we are dealing with the correct animal(s). Please write as much of a clear description of each animal as possible. Only list the animals involved in this incident that you are completing this statement for. Here are some basic rules:

"Breed" is for the type of animal like a "Lab" or "short haired cat"

"Color" is for the main color of the animal. If it has other colors, list the main color first

Animal 1: (cirde one) ~deOne) Breed: AL'~ 9b ff' CJl§) Cat Color: $?Itc.J:. ± Lit. ,/-Q:. _ alE}) Female

Animal 2: lcircle one) (circie one) Breed: AvsT Sh042P §) Cat Color: TR':'~ Female~ Animal 3: (circie one) (circle one) Breed: Dog Cat Color: Male Female

Animal 4: (cirde one) (circle one) Breed: Dog Cat Color: Male Female

If you are not sure about the animal or its description, be sure that you talk to your neighbors. Incorrect information damages everyone's credibility if the case was to go to court.

When and where did it happen? This is where you tell your story. Piease fill in all the b~ank5 with the EXACT date, location and APPROXiMATE time based on what you observed. Without this information, Animal Services cannot take any further action. Here are some examples:

25thLocation: In the road in front of 305 - St. W. in Palmetto 25thIn my yard at 305 - St. W. in Palmetto

Date: October 10, 2003 Approximate time: 1:45 p.m.

Exact Date of incident: 1;Z-:::!.. 'f- I·z­

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Approximate Time of Incident: _-'H:--==- _ a.m, or~

Revised 11/0812004

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Case Number _

Tell us what happened In this section you will write a brief summary of what happened, based on the information you gave about When and Where it happened. Write about what you saw and only write about the most recent event. Previous events are not relevant to this one! DO NOT write about what someone else told YOU or about other conflicts you have had with the animal owner. Only write your story about what you observed.

Please print clearly or type. It is required that this affidavit is notarized. Do not sign it until you are in front of a notary.

If requested, I agree to appear in Court to give testimony regarding this rr.atter.

j(jp;;J ZI)~~. Signature of Complainant

Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this date: IJ- d-l - f J- by&--h::r, W/l.I\.4CP who is/are~personal\yknown to me or has/have produced (type of identification) k/'"i+C -7<:-::;-- '-I:s -(+-5'0 ,as identificatior1.

______________ Notary Public, Commission number _

Signature

Name of Notary typed, printed or stamped Revised 1110812004

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Manatee County Animal Services

Affidavit Continuation Case Number _

Please print clearly or type. It is required that this affidavit is notarized. Do not sign it until you are in front of a notary.

If requested, I agree to appear in Court to give testimony regarding this matter.

Signature of Complainant

Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this date: by ____________ who is/are personally known to me or has/have produced (type of identification) as identification.I

______________ Notary Public, Commission number _

Signature

Name of Notary typed, printed or stamped

Revised 11/08/2004

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o Manatee County Animal Services

Affidavit of Complaint

Generally, violations of the Manatee County Animal Services Ordinance do not occur when an officer is present. For an Animal Services Officer or the Animal Services Division to take any action regarding a violation, either the officer or someone else must witness the incident(s).

This Affidavit of ComDlaint, when completed by a witness, provides the documentation necessary for action to be taken. It establishes probable cause for an officer to believe that a violation took place, who was involved and the nature of the violation. This statement form is essential for Animal Services to pursue further action in reference to the violation(s) you have described. For Animal Services to efficiently respond to your needs, we ask that you review and carefully complete this statement to the best of your knowledge and return it to the Animal Services Division within ten (10) days.

Photographs and other evidence you may have are essential in proving a case. If photographs and/or other evidence are provided, include the date, time, location, and who gathered the evidence.

Revised 11/08:2004 EXHIBIT

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Affidavit Manatee County Animal Services State of Florida County of Manatee County Government

Tell us about you This portion is to be completed by you, and about you. We need to know your full name, address and other important information. Please print neatly or type, and review the completed form to ensure that all information is included and correct.

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Tell us about the animal owner We need to record as much information about the animal owner as you know. Don't guess, be certain. The information required is the animal owner's name and address. If you are uncertain about the owner's information, or if the animal even has an owner, speak with neighbors to be sure.

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Telephone: Home: ( Work: (

When is the owner normally home? _

Other information about the owner you feel we need to know:

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What does the animal look like? To take action, Animal Services needs to be as certain as possible that we are dealing with the correct animal(s). Please write as much of a clear description of each animal as possible. Only list the animals involved in this incident that you are completing this statement for. Here are some basic rules:

"Breed" is for the type of animal like a "Lab" or "short haired cat"

"Color" is for the main color of the animal. If it has other colors, list the main color first

Animal 1: ~Ie one) ,-"" ' ).c.[c1e one) Breed: A'v,smtl'{;\h _C:;h(~~ Cat Color: ~7/ (leL ~~ie' Female

Animal 2: ,. ',' (~Ie one) ~Je-ifcle one) Breed: ~,r'2~1 \,qli ,')bT~U Cat Color: vi ((, IOrt2(~ ~: I Female

Animal 3: (circle one) (circle one) Breed: Dog Cat Color: _ Male Female

Animal 4: (circle one) (circle one) Breed: _ Dog Cat Color: Male Female

If you are not sure about the animal or its description, be sure that you talk to your neighbors. Incorrect information damages everyone's credibility if the case was to go to court.

When and where did it happen? This is where you tell your story. Please fill in all the b~anks with the ~XACT date, location and APPROXII\IIAT~ time based on what you observed. Without this information, Animal Services cannot take any further action. Here are some ehampies:

25thLocation: In the road in front of 305 - St. W. in Paimetto 25thIn my yard at 305 - St. W. in Palmetto

Date: October 10, 2003 Approximate time: 1:45 p.m.

Location of Incident: _

Exact Date of incident: _

Approximate Time of incident: _ a.m. or p.m.

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Tell us what happened In this section you will write a brief summary of what happened, based on the information you gave about When and Where it happened. Write about what you saw and only write about the most recent event. Previous events are not relevant to this one! DO NOT write about what someone else told you or about other conflicts vou have had with the animal owner. Only write your story about what you observed.

Please print clearly or type. It is required that this affidavit is notarized. Do not sign it until you are in front of a notary.

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A12-044623-4 INV/BITEF Priority Level: 3 Total Animals: 2 Animal Type: DOG

Activity Address:

Activity Comment:

22638 MORNING GLORY CIR E

2 DOGS ATTACKED PERSON

Owner Information: P048086 KAREN ERSKINE

226388 E MORNING GLORY CIR E

(352) 603-9318

Caller Information: P048099 BETHANY CURTIS

22627 E MORNING GLORY CIR E

P048099 FL 34202 (717) 658-9987

Result Codes:

A055066

Officer: P999905 HILL Clerk: jhill

Call Date:

New Date:

Dispatch Date:

Working Date:

Complete Date:

Memo:

12/24/12 04:35 PM

12/27/1210:44AM

01/03/13 08:15AM

01/03/13 02:01 PM

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Activity Ca rd

12/24/12

RECEIVED THIS CALL FROM ECC ON A DOG BITE MSO WAS EN ROUTE. WHEN I ARRIVED I WAS TOLD VICTIM # 1 ( JUSTIN CURTIS 22627 MORNING GLORY CIR 717-658-9987) WAS ALREADY TRANSPORTED TO ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN NEED OF SURGERY. THE SECOND VICTIM ( ROY LEVIN 22485 PANTHER LOOP) WAS STILL ON SCENE. MSO DEPUTY KACZMAREK HAD ONE OF THE DOGS IN HIS PATROL CAR. THE SECOND DOG WAS STILL LOOSE IN THE FRONT YARD WHERE IT LIVES. WHEN I TRIED TO APPROACH IT THE DOG JUMPED BACK THREW A OPEN WINDOW IN THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE. I DID CLOSE THE WINDOW TO KEEP THE DOG CONTAINED. IT APPEARS THE OWNERS ARE ABANDON THE HOUSE. I THAN WENT OUT TRANSFERRED THE DOG IN THE DEPUTY'S CAR INTO MY VAN. THE DOG HAS A AVID MICROCHIP (091-875-876). I CALLED AVID THE OWNER HAS NOT REGISTERED THE DOG BUT THE CHIP CAME FROM JEFFERSON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY 785-945-6606 THE DEPUTY STATED HE WAS WAITING FOR HIS SARGENT TO ARRIVE. WHEN SGT. MORIE ARRIVED HE DECIDED TO TRY AND SEE IF THE BACK SLIDING GLASS DOORS WERE OPEN. ONE WAS AND WE MADE ENTRY AND I REMOVED THE SECOND DOG. BOTH DOGS WERE ATTACKING THE CHILD AND MR. LEVIN WAS NOT SURE WHICH ONE BIT HIM. I LEFT A DOOR HANGER ON THE DOOR AND WILL FOLLOW UP ON THIS CASE ON WEDNESDAY.

JHILL AlS 05

12/24/12

RECEIVED A CALL FROM ECC WITH OWNERS NAME AND PHONE NUMBER. I CALLED MADE CONTACT AND EXPLAINED WHAT I KNEW AND THAT THE DOGS WERE GOING TO BE HELD FOR AT LEAST 11 DAYS AND MAYBE MORE DEPENDING ON THE SEVER OF THE VICTIMS INJURIES. SHE SAID SHE WOULD BE DOWN ON WEDNESDAY TO SEE HER DOGS SHE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THESE DOGS BACK UNTIL THIS INVESTIGATION IS DONE.

JHILL AlS 05

12/26/12 reviewed by JR 12/27/12

I CAME OUT TODAY TO MEET WITH JUSTIN CURTIS AND HIS PARENTS. JUSTIN WAS ATTACKED BY MRS. ERSKINE'S 2 AUST. SHEPHERD DOGS ON 12/24/12. HE RECEIVED 7 DOG BITES. ONE WOUND HAD EXPOSED MUSCLE TISSUE AND NERVES. HE TOLD ME HE WAS RIDING HIS BIKE TRYING TO CATCH UP TO THE MAILMAN. HE SAID HE SAW THE DOGS RUNNING AND THEY CAME UP TO HIM AND ATTACKED HIM. HE TRIED TO USE HIS BIKE TO PUT IT BETWEEN HIM AND THE DOGS BUT THEY WOULD SPLIT UP AND RUN AROUND THE BIKE. HE THAN TRIED TO RUN AWAY AND THE DOGS CAUGHT HIM AND DRAGGED HIM DOWN ON TO THE ROAD. HE SAID THE DOGS STOP ATTACKING HIM AND JUST SAT IN FRONT OF HIS BIKE. THAN THEY WENT AT HIM AGAIN. A MAN (ROBERT WALLACE 22523 MORNING GLORY CIRCLE) WAS DRIVING AND WITNESS THE DOG ATTACK (AFFIDAVIT TAKEN FROM MR. WALLACE). MR WALLACE WAS ABLE TO GET JUSTINE IN HIS VEHICLE AND TAKE HIM HOME TO HIS PARENTS. JUSTINE WAS TAKEN TO ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND TREATED. MRS CURTIS (MOTHER) SAYS THE DOCTORS LEFT THE MAIN WOUND OPEN FOR NOW TO HELP IT DRAIN. IN THE FUTURE HE WILL NEED SURGERY ON HIS CALF. MRS. CURTIS EMAILED ANIMAL SERVICES PICTURES OF HER SONS OF THE WOUNDS. I TOOK AN AFFIDAVIT FROM JUSTIN. HIS MOM WROTE IT FOR HIM AND THAN BOTH OF THEM SIGNED IT. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT A WOMAN HAD TO JUMP IN HER VEHICLE BECAUSE THE DOGS CAME RUNNING AT THEM FROM DOWN THE STREET I DID GET AN AFFIDAVIT FROM HER (CHRISTINE SEAMAN 22516 NIGHT HERON WAY). I WAS UNABLE TO MEET WITH MY OTHER BITE VICTIM TODAY BUT WILL GET WITH HIM AND GET A AFFIDAVIT FROM HIM. WILL CONTINUE THIS INVESTIGATION.

JHILL AlS 05

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Activity Card

01/02/13

TODAY I MET WITH THE OWNER MRS. ERSKINE AT ANIMAL SERVICES ALONG WITH HER MOTHER. I WENT OVER THE CASE WITH HER AND SHE GAVE A REASON THE DOGS MIGHT HAVE DONE WHAT THEY DID SHE SAID THAT FLA. WILDLIFE AND FISH AND GAME TRAPPED A PANTHER IN NOVEMBER IN HER NEIGHBORHOOD AND THERE IS A SECOND PANTHER THAT IS STALKING HER AND HER DOGS. SHE BELIEVES THAT ON DECEMBER 24 THAT HER DOGS EITHER SAW THE PANTHER OR PICKED UP ITS SCENT AND THEY WENT INTO" HUNTING MODE". SHE SAYS THEY MUST HAVE BEEN ON THEIR WAY HOME WHEN THEY CAME UP ON JUSTIN CURTIS. SHE TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE NOT ATTACKING HIM JUST HOLDING ONTO HIM. WHEN HE TRIED TO RUN AWAY IS WHEN THEY BITTHE BOY (MRS ERSKINE WAS NOT THERE AT THE TIME OF THE ATTACK). I EXPLAIN THAT THERE WAS A SECOND VICTIM (MR. LEVINS) AND THAT MSO DEPUTY WITNESS HER TWO DOGS GOING AFTER A GROUP OF PEOPLE 4 HOUSES AWAY AND THEY HAD TO JUMP IN THE TRUCK TO GET AWAY FROM HER DOGS. THE DOGS WERE JUMPING ON THE TRUCK TO GET AT THE PEOPLE. SHE SAID ONLY WHEN THE DOGS SAW THEM RUNNING TOWARDS THE TRUCK IS WHAT SET HER DOGS OFF. I ISSUED 4 CITATIONS TO MRS. ERSKINE (2 DOGS AT LARGE AND 2 DOGS CAUSING INJURY) SHE MET WITH JOEL RICHMOND AND THAN I WENT BACK WITH HER TO VISIT HER DOGS IN THE KENNELS.

JHILL AlS 05 01/03/13

I WENT BACK OUT TODAY TO TAKE A AFFDAVIT FROM MR. LEVINS WHO WAS ALSO ATTACKED BY MRS ERSKINE'S DOGS. HE HAD ALREADY HAD THE AFFDAVIT FILLED OUT. HE LET ME SEE TWO PICTURES OF HIS BITE WOUND. HE EMAILED THEM TO ME AND I PRINTED THEM OUT AT ANIMAL SERVICES FOR THE CASE FILE. I THAN WENT OVER AND SPOKE TO MR. CURTIS FATHER OF JUSTIN THE FIRST VICTIM. I EXPLAINE THAT ANIMAL SERVICES WILL BE MOVING FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF THE DOGS AND WHAT THE FEELINGS WERE OF THE FAMILY. HE MADE IT VERY CLEAR THAT THEY BELIEVE THE DOGS NEED TO DESTROYED NOTM ONLY FOR THE ATTACK ON THEIR CHILD BUT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY. MR. CURTIS DID GIVE ME A AFFDAVIT ON HIS FEELINGS. MRS ERSKINE HAD STATED THAT FL. WILDLIFE & FISH AND GAME HAD TRAPPED A PANTHER BACK IN NOVEMBER. I CONTACTED FISH AND GAME. THEY HAVE NOT TRAPPED A PANTHER IN THIS AREA AT ALL. A SPOKE TO A WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST AND SHE WOULD CHECKED WITH A LOCAL TRAPPER AND IF ONE WAS TAKEN THEY WOULD GET BACK WITH ME. I SPOKE TO MR. & MRS TIM HUELSMAN @ 22643 MORNING GLORY CIRCLE ( 941-322-9373 OR 941-400-6260) THEY TOLD ME TH:::Y HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH MRS ERSKINE'S DOGS AND THEY WERE WELL BEHAVED DOGS. I EXPLAINED WHY I WAS OUT THERE AND OFFERED A AFFDAVIT TO THEM TO FILL OUT IN BEHALF OF MRS ERSKINE'S DOGS AS SHE REQUESTED I ALSO SPOK TO A MRS. SHERYL WILSON WHO LIVES AT 22646 MORNING GLORY CIRCLE. SHE SAID SHE HAS NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE DOGS. I WILL DO A FINAL REPORT ON THIS CASE AND ANIMAL SERVICES WILL DECIDE ON SUFFIECIENT CAUSE FINDINGS.

JHILL AlS 05 01/04/13

ON DECEMBER 242012 I RECEIVED A PAGE FROM ECC ON A DOG BITE AND MSO WAS EN ROUTE. WHEN I ARRIVED I SPOKE TO DEPUTY KACZMAREK (MSO CASE 12-38629 HE ALREADY HAD ONE DOG CONFINED IN HIS PATROL CAR. THE SECOND DOG WAS LOOSE AND JUMPED BACK INTO HIS HOUSE THREW A OPEN WINDOW. THE SECOND DOGS WAS REMOVED A SHORT WHILE LATER WHEN MSO MADE ENTRY TO THE HOUSE. THE VICTIM JUSTIN CURTIS HAD 7 BITE TO HIS LEG AND THIGH AREA WHICH RESULTED IN NUMEROUS SUTURES AND WILL HAVE TO HAVE PLASTIC SURGERY IN THE FUTURE. A SECOND VICTIM MR. ROY LEVIS RECEIVED A SINGLE BITE TO HIS LEFT HIP AREA AFTER HE AND HIS WIFE TRIED TO GET THE DOGS BACK HOME. THE DEPUTY TOLD ME THAT THE TWO DOGS ALSO SAW A GROUP OF PEOPLE STANDING IN THE DRIVEWAY OF JUSTIN CURTIS'S HOME AND THE DOGS WENT AFTER THEM. THEY WERE ABLE TO JUMP IN THE TRUCK BEFORE THE DOGS ATTACKED THEM. THE DOGS DID JUMP UP AT THE TRUCK TRYING TO GET TO THE PEOLPE. AFTER MEETING WITH ALL THE PARTIES AND TAKING AFFDAVITS ON THIS CASE PER STATE STAUTUE 767.12 I FIND THERE IS SUFFIECENT CAUSE TO FIND THESE TWO DOGS (ANIMAL I.D'S A055065 & A055066) DANGEROUS AND MOVE FOR DESTRUCTION AS PROVIDED BY THIS STATU~. THE OWNER MRS ERSKINE WILL BE NOTIFIED IN PERSON ON ANIMAL SERVICES FINDINGS.

JHILL AlS 05

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MANATEE COUNTY FLORIDA

December 27,2012

Karen Erskine 22638 Morning Glory Circle Bradenton, FL 34202

Dangerous Dog Investigation Animal Services Case A12-044623

Dog(s) Description: Australian Shepherd (2), Male, "Buck and Bill"

Dear Mrs. Erskine,

This agency has received a report that your dogs, as described above, were involved in an incident on December 24th, 2012, that caused injury to a minor child that was riding a bike near the area of your residence and an adult male that came to the child's assistance. The information received in this report implicates grounds for a Dangerous Dog Investigation.

This letter shall serve as official notification that Manatee County Animal Services is investigating this incident pursuant to Florida State Statute 767.12 and 767.13 (Dangerous Dog Law). Your dogs will remain at Manatee County Animal Services pending the outcome of the investigation and resolution of any hearings related to the Dangerous Dog Investigation. It should also be noted that you, the owner of said dogs will be responsible for payment of all boarding costs and other fees as may be required to humanely and safely keep your dogs during the investigation and any appeal procedures.

If you have any questions concerning this investigation contact me at 941-742-5933 x8303 Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Sincerely,

Joel Richmond, Enforcement Supervisor Animal Services Division

305 - 25 th Street West, Palmetto. Florida 34221 * PHONE: 941-742-5933 * FAX: 941-723-4708 All/mal Services Division * IVww.mvmanatee.orj!

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MANATEE COUNTY FLORIDA

Karen Erskine 22638 Morning Glory Circle Bradenton, FL 34202

Dangerous Dog Investigation Animal Services Case A 12-044623

Dog(s) Description: Australian Shepherd (2), Male, "Buck and Bill"

Dear Mrs. Erskine,

Manatee County Animal Services has determined during the investigation of your dogs that there is sufficient cause for Dangerous Dog Classification. This decision was based on information received from reports and affidavits pertinent to this case and the application of the criteria of the State of Florida Dangerous Dog Law. It was determined during our investigation that your dogs were involved in an incident whereas two people were bitten and one of the victims suffered a severe injury as defined by Florida Statute 767.11 (3).

The actions of your dogs during this incident meet the State of Florida definition guidelines of dangerous dog classification. Your dogs have been confiscated for a ten day Bite quarantine as required by the Health Department and Manatee County Ordinance 12-10, and thereafter will be destroyed in an expedious and humane manner.

You will have 10 days from the reciept of this notice to provide a request for a hearing under s. 767.12. If you wish you may seek professional legal council regarding this matter. If you have any questions or do not wish to request a hearing, please contact me at 742-5933 x8303 Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

305 - 251h Street West, Palmetto, Florida 34221 * PHONE: 941-742-5933 * FAX: 941-723-4708 Animal Services Division * www.mvmanalee.or,l?

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Joel Richmond, Enforcement Supervisor Animal Services Division

Enclosed Copies: Manatee County Animals Services Reports Affidavits Florida State Statutes 767.11, 767.12, and 767.13

Certification of Delivery

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305 - 25 th Street West, Palmetto, Florida 34221 *' PHONE: 941-742-5933 * FAX: 941-723-4708 Anima! Services Division * www.mymanatee.or,e

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January 10, 2013

Joel Richmond Enforcement Supervisor Manatee County Animal Service Division 305 25"\ Street West Palmetto, FL 34202

Cage Number A12~044623

Dear Mr. Richmond,

This letter is in response to your letter dated January 04, 2013, concerning the finding of sufficient cause

for Dangerous Dog Classification with respect to my dogs. Buck and 8ill, the Australian Shepherds currently in your care.

At this time I am requesting a hearing under the statute referenced in your letter (s. 767.12), and I will be represented by legal counsel regarding this matter.

I may be reached by cell phone at 352-603-93' 8. A secondary number at which I may be reached,

should the need arise, is 352·796-4720.

Respectfully, Karen Erskine 352-603-9316

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From: Sufty <[email protected]:> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]:>

08te: Thursday, December 27,2012 1l:45AM

Subject: Justin Curtis pictures

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From: !:Iuffy <[email protected]> To: [email protected]

Date: Thursday, December 27,2012 11:50AM Subject: JustIn Curtis pictures

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From: Burfy <[email protected]> To: [email protected]

Date: friday, December 28,2012 04:22PM

SubJect: Justin curtis pictures

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From: "Scotten, Angeline" <[email protected]>

To: "jerald [email protected]" <[email protected]>

Date: Thursday, January 03,2013 04:50PM Subject: FW: no panthers captured in rV1antee County

Officer Hill,

Please see the response below from FWC's panther biologist regarding trapping efforts of panthers in Manatee County.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need further information. Thank you.

Angeline Scotten

Wildlife Assistance Biologist, Southwest Regional Office

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

3900 Drane Field Road

Lakeland, FL 33811

(863) 648-3818

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From: Lotz, Mark Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 4:47 PI"l To: Scotten, Angeline Cc: Land, Darrell Subject: no panthers captured in Mantee County

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has never captured a Florida panther in Manatee County for relocation or any other purpose.

Mark Lotz, Panther Biologist

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

Naples Field Office

298 Sabal Palm Rd.

Naples, FL 34114-2572

(239) 417-6352