Second incident

Villalpando said it was the second time he and Samson were attacked, the first time by both of the Swarts’ dogs. The first time was in February when he was outside with Samson, in the apartment building’s yard, and the couple’s young daughter was walking both dogs. They charged into the yard to get at Samson, because the girl was unable to hold them back, said Villalpando, who responded by picking up his dog. The leashes of the other two dogs ensnared his legs, causing him to fall. He said Samson was bitten, although Sturtevant police could not substantiate that, Chief Sean Marschke said. That time, no citation was written, because the girl didn’t have the power to stop the charge, the chief said.