Marshall County Prosecuting Attorney E. Nelson Chipman will not pursue any criminal charges in the dog bit case at the Yogi Bear Campground in Plymouth.
Officer Brandon Cooper of the Marshall County Police Department responded to an emergency situation involving a severe dog bite of a 10 year old male that occurred on July 13, at Yogi Bear Campground. Officer Cooper submitted a written report with photographic evidence to the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office for review of potential criminal charges against the dog’s owner and/or the lot owner at the campground.
Chipman said, “After careful review of numerous facts surrounding the entire incident, I have concluded that criminal charges in this matter are not justified. Consequently, no criminal charges will be filed.”
The prosecutor closed his statement by saying, “It is my understanding ownership rights of the dog have been transferred to the Marshall County Humane Society. I am confident Director Nancy Cox will make an appropriate decision on the fate of the dog.”
Cox said Thursday afternoon that they are required to hold the dog for 10 days on a severe bite case even thought it was a vaccinated pet. She said her job is to protect the public and she will euthanize the dog after the required hold.
