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May 23, 2008 10:05 am US/Pacific

Woman Faces Felony Charges In Pit Bull Attack

BELLFLOWER, Calif. (AP) ― Felony charges have been filed against the owner of a pit bull that attacked and seriously injured a Southeast Area Animal Control Authority officer.

Antoynette Michelle Jenkins is charged with one count of owning mischievous dogs causing bodily injuries for a May 7 pit bull attack on officer Vince Hernandez, who underwent surgery for injuries to his right hand and arm.

Los Angeles County prosecutors also charged the Lakewood woman with two counts of animal cruelty because of the unhealthy condition of her dogs.

Hernandez went to the Jenkins home after she had agreed to give up three of her five dogs to comply with a city ordinance permitting only two dogs per household.

A pit bull named Rocky attacked the officer and the other dogs joined in.

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