MASSACHUSETTS -- A Fitchburg woman's actions set off her boyfriend's dog, resulting in criminal charges in an August domestic assault, according to court documents.
Noel Fenzel, 24, of 74 Mt. Globe St., Apt. 6, allegedly began slapping and hitting her boyfriend as they fought, when the boyfriend's 3-year-old pit bull [attacked], taking a big bite of her arm.
When the boyfriend tried to pull the dog off Fenzel, the dog [turned on] him, tearing his skin and muscle as well, according to a narrative by Officer Keith Bourne.
The boyfriend requested no charges be filed against Fenzel, but Bourne charged her because her actions set off a dog attack that caused serious injury requiring medical treatment.
Fenzel was arraigned Tuesday on charges of assault and battery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. She was released on her own recognizance and is set to return to court Dec. 1.
(Sentinel and Enterprise - Oct 27, 2011)
