Honk News– (Riviera Beach, FL) – A Riviera Beach woman, Ashleigh Weissman, has been arrested following two separate dog attack incidents that left three people injured. The attacks occurred on December 19 and December 29, 2024, at Weissman’s residence on West 24th Court.
Incident Details
December 19 Incident
- Victims: A mother and her young child.
- The mother sustained severe injuries to her right upper arm.
- The child suffered a bite on the upper thigh and scratches on both cheeks.
- The father, who was present, was unharmed.
- Circumstances: The family was entering their home when three pit bulls charged and attacked them.
- Response: Animal Care and Control required the dogs to remain indoors pending a follow-up.
December 29 Incident
- Victim: A friend of Weissman.
- The victim sustained multiple lacerations to her left arm and puncture wounds to her left thigh, requiring extensive medical treatment, including staples.
- Circumstances: The victim was attacked by five to six dogs that emerged from the backyard while she arrived to pick up Weissman. Weissman and another individual intervened to stop the attack.
- Response: Riviera Beach Fire Rescue transported the victim to St. Mary’s Medical Center for treatment.
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Investigation and Arrest
- Following the incidents, Animal Care and Control seized three dogs involved in the first attack.
- Weissman admitted a gray pit bull, owned by her cousin and involved in the first incident, was not present during the second attack. She refused to disclose the dog’s location.
- Weissman received citations for violations of local animal ordinances and charges of:
- Failure to comply with animal control orders
- Reckless endangerment
- Violation of leash laws
Charges Filed
Riviera Beach police arrested Weissman on charges of neglect for failing to properly secure her dogs, which resulted in bodily harm in both incidents as reported by a local news outlet.
Ongoing Case
The case remains under investigation, and the seized dogs are under the care of Animal Care and Control.
Summary of Charges Against Ashleigh Weissman
| Charge | Details |
|---|---|
| Failure to comply with animal control | Dogs involved in multiple incidents. |
| Reckless endangerment | Dogs caused bodily harm to victims. |
| Violation of leash laws | Dogs were not properly restrained. |
Weissman’s negligence highlights the importance of responsible pet ownership and adherence to animal control regulations to prevent harm to others.
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