Crime & Safety

Woman Bitten by Pit Bulldog in Spring Valley Is Hospitalized

Attack occurred in 2300 block of Highview Lane, near Helix Street, said sheriff's officials.

A woman was taken to a hospital early Monday with nonlife-threatening wounds suffered during a pit bull attack in a Spring Valley residence, authorities said.

The woman was visiting someone in the 2300 block of Highview Lane, near Helix Street, about 1:45 a.m. when she was bitten on her arms and legs, according to sheriff's Lt. Paul Robbins.

Robbins said animal control officers took custody of the dog.

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