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CTV News
14-05-2025
- CTV News
Ontario dog owner sentenced after 9-year-old girl mauled in Newmarket
Two of three dogs that attacked a nine-year-old girl at a Newmarket, Ont. home in July 2023 as she was viewing puppies for sale with her father are seen in this image. Police say a Newmarket, Ont. man has pleaded guilty to all charges after his three dogs rushed out of his house and mauled a nine-year-old girl who had come to view puppies for sale. The girl and her father were visiting the home on Jackson Court, near Davis Drive and Leslie Street, on July 27, 2023 when the three 'bulldog-type' dogs escaped their enclosure and attacked. Police said the girl was seriously injured and transported to hospital for treatment. Leslie Theodore Kovacs was charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm and three counts under the Ontario Dog Owners' Liability Act at the time. In an update on Wednesday, police said that Kovacs pleaded guilty to all the charges and was sentenced to one year of house arrest and 15 months of probation. Kovacs is banned from owning, keeping, harbouring, or residing in a home with a dog for life and was issued a $5,000 fine. The dogs were euthanized after the attack, police said. Kovacs was also found to be in violation of a previously-issued muzzle order by Newmarket Animal Services, according to police. The animal agency told CTV News Toronto in 2023 that it had issued the muzzle order after a 'dog-on-dog' incident in September 2022. The order required the dogs to be muzzled anytime they left the property and tethered or confined by a six-foot fence when on Kovacs' property. A spokesperson for the animal agency said at the time that it continued to monitor the situation at Jackson Court after the order was issued when it found Kovacs was 'not compliant.' Police previously told CTV News Toronto that they had investigated at least two other animal complaints at the address, though no charges were laid at that time. 'York Regional Police and Newmarket Animal Services emphasize the importance of responsible pet ownership and the serious consequences of failing to control aggressive animals. The safety and well being of the community remain a top priority,' police said in a statement Tuesday.
Toronto Sun
14-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Newmarket man convicted criminally for his dogs' attack on young girl in 2023
The three bulldog-type dogs were euthanized after the attack, which occurred at the man's home A York Regional Police shoulder patch. A Newmarket man has been sentenced to house arrest after being convicted of charges that stem from his dogs attacking and 'severely' injuring a nine-year-old girl at his home nearly two years ago. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account York Regional Police say the victim and her dad visited the man's home on Jackson Ct. – near Davis dr. and Leslie St. – on July 27, 2023 to check out some puppies that were for sale. 'Upon arrival, three bulldog-type dogs rushed out and attacked the girl without provocation, causing serious but non-life-threatening injuries,' Const. Lisa Moskaluk said in a statement Wednesday. She said the child was taken to the hospital and treated for her injuries. Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Following an investigation, Leslie Theodore Kovacs, 68, was charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm and three counts under the Ontario Dog Owners' Liability Act (DOLA). He was also found to be in violation of a muzzle order issued by Newmarket Animal Services. 'The dogs were surrendered and euthanized after the attack,' Moskaluk said. RECOMMENDED VIDEO She said Kovacs pleaded guilty to all charges on Tuesday. He was sentenced to one year of house arrest, 15 months of probation, a $5,000 penalty under the DOLA, and a lifetime ban on owning, keeping, harbouring, or residing in a home with a dog. 'York Regional Police and Newmarket Animal Services emphasize the importance of responsible pet ownership and the serious consequences of failing to control aggressive animals,' Moskaluk said. 'The safety and well-being of the community remain a top priority.' cdoucette@ @sundoucette Columnists Olympics Editorial Cartoons Celebrity NHL
CTV News
14-05-2025
- CTV News
Ontario dog owner sentenced after 9-year-old girl mauled in Newmarket
Two of three dogs that attacked a nine-year-old girl at a Newmarket, Ont. home in July 2023 as she was viewing puppies for sale with her father are seen in this image. Police say a Newmarket, Ont. man has pleaded guilty to all charges after his three dogs rushed out of his house and mauled a nine-year-old girl who had come to view puppies for sale. The girl and her father were visiting the home on Jackson Court, near Davis Drive and Leslie Street, on July 27, 2023 when the three 'bulldog-type' dogs escaped their enclosure and attacked. Police said the girl was seriously injured and transported to hospital for treatment. Leslie Theodore Kovacs was charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm and three counts under the Ontario Dog Owners' Liability Act at the time. In an update on Wednesday, police said that Kovacs pleaded guilty to all the charges and was sentenced to one year of house arrest and 15 months of probation. Kovacs is banned from owning, keeping, harbouring, or residing in a home with a dog for life and was issued a $5,000 fine. The dogs were euthanized after the attack, police said. Kovacs was also found to be in violation of a previously-issued muzzle order by Newmarket Animal Services, according to police. The animal agency told CTV News Toronto in 2023 that it had issued the muzzle order after a 'dog-on-dog' incident in September 2022. The order required the dogs to be muzzled anytime they left the property and tethered or confined by a six-foot fence when on Kovacs' property. A spokesperson for the animal agency said at the time that it continued to monitor the situation at Jackson Court after the order was issued when it found Kovacs was 'not compliant.' Police previously told CTV News Toronto that they had investigated at least two other animal complaints at the address, though no charges were laid at that time. 'York Regional Police and Newmarket Animal Services emphasize the importance of responsible pet ownership and the serious consequences of failing to control aggressive animals. The safety and well being of the community remain a top priority,' police said in a statement Tuesday.
Global News
14-05-2025
- Global News
Owner sentenced to house arrest after Ontario child mauled by 3 dogs
Police say an Ontario man has been sentenced to house arrest among other conditions after a nine-year-old girl was mauled by three dogs at a Newmarket home during a puppy sale in July 2023. On July 27, 2023, police said a father and his daughter went to the home on Jackson Court to view puppies for sale when three dogs rushed out of the house and attacked the young girl, unprovoked. Police said at the time that the girl was 'mauled and severely injured' by the dogs. She was taken to hospital with severe bites all over her body. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Newmarket Animal Services went to the home that evening after the attack and the three dogs were handed over. They were then euthanized. The owner, 68-year-old Leslie Theodore Kovacs, was charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm and three counts under Ontario's Dog Owner Liability Act (DOLA). Story continues below advertisement Police said he was also found to be in violation of a muzzle order issued by Newmarket Animal Services. In a news release on Wednesday, police said Kovacs pleaded guilty to all charges. He was sentenced to one year of house arrest; 15 months of probation; a lifetime ban on owning, keeping, harbouring or residing in a home with a dog; and a $5,000 penalty under DOLA. 'York Regional Police and Newmarket Animal Services emphasize the importance of responsible pet ownership and the serious consequences of failing to control aggressive animals,' the force said. 'The safety and well-being of the community remain a top priority.'
