Lewiston pit bull allegedly attacked and killed small dog | Crime

A pit bull was taken into custody this morning and placed in quarantine after it allegedly attacked and killed a small dog, and bit the small dog's owner in Lewiston.

Lewiston Police Captain Tom Greene says this is not the first time that 39-year-old Renee Carter has had a run-in with the dog.

Last October, she and another person were chased by the same pit bull. They were able to escape unharmed, and the owners - Ryan and Michelle Jones - were cited for allowing their dog to run at large.

Greene says Carter was transported to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in a private vehicle following this morning's incident, which happened in the 1900 block of 14th Avenue at about 10:52. Carter suffered injuries to her forearm.

Meanwhile, Greene says pit bull will be deemed a "dangerous dog" and banned from the city limits.

Mia Carlson contributed to this report. Carlson is the news director for Big Country 97.7.