Pit bull attack on Long Island - DC Breaking Local News Weather Sports FOX 5 WTTG

Pit bull attack on Long Island

Posted: Updated:
MYFOXNY.COM -

A man walking with his daughter was attacked by three pit bulls and a teen that came to his aid was also bitten.

It happened Monday afternoon in New Cassel.

Nassau County police say the 44-year-old man was walking with his daughter on Maplewood Dr. when the three dogs ran from an open gate.

The man shielded his child as the dogs bit him on the arms, legs and his midsection.

A 16-year-old boy was in his house and when he heard the barking, came out and was bitten on the knee.

Police say both victims fought off the dogs until a teen removed the dogs and put them back into her house.

Police arrested Nyisha Banks, 17 of Maplewood Dr. and another juvenile with her and charged them with reckless endangerment.

The victims were taken to a hospital for treatment.  The victim's daughter was not hurt.

  • Long Island NewsLong Island News

  • Service delays, cancellations

    Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:46:32 GMT
    Photo courtesy of @N42_21_W71_04)
    Riders should anticipate cancellations and delays on the Long Island Rail Road for the Tuesday evening rush. The railroad has canceled 21 trains that normally leave Penn Station between 3:27 and 7:01 p.m.

    Riders should anticipate cancellations and delays on the Long Island Rail Road for the Tuesday evening rush. The railroad has canceled 21 trains that normally leave Penn Station between 3:27 and 7:01 p.m.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:52:57 GMT
    Federal authorities say they've raided 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia as part of a probe into human smuggling, identity theft and money laundering.
    Federal authorities say they've raided 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia as part of a probe into human smuggling, identity theft and money laundering.
  • A lawsuit filed in 2005 claiming a suburban New York community discriminated against minorities in the way it approved local zoning policies is getting an airing in federal court.
    A lawsuit filed in 2005 claiming a suburban New York community discriminated against minorities in the way it approved local zoning policies is getting an airing in federal court.
Powered by WorldNow

WTTG FOX 5 & myfoxdc
5151 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016
Main Number: (202) 244-5151
Newsroom: (202) 895-3000
fox5tips@wttg.com

Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices