Owner charged days after dogs attack, hospitalize two women in University City

CHARLOTTE — Days after two dogs attacked two women in University City, the owner has been charged, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say.

CMPD issued two citations to the dog’s owner, who still has not been named:

• Unprovoked Bite (Class 3 Misdemeanor)
• Leash Law Violation (Class 3 Misdemeanor)

The citations mean the owner won’t be arrested or detained but may still have to appear in court.

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The dogs were not up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations, but results from a state laboratory showed they tested negative for the disease.

The dogs attacked two women in University City on Monday. The charges were made public on Friday.

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