Melton council has succeeded in prosecuting a Melton resident who was charged with 32 offences related to dog attacks which caused serious injury in thee separate instances.
On Friday, February 18, the case against Kristy Monique Decker was heard at Sunshine Magistrates Court, where she was found guilty of housing an excessive number of animals without a permit, having multiple unregistered animals and not effectively controlling dogs in a public space.
The offences related to three separate incidents that occurred between August 2020 and April 2021. In one instance, an individual received serious injuries after being attacked by three of Ms Deckers’ rottweilers.
The court found that Ms Decker had a large number of cats and dogs at her Melton property.
A Melton council spokesperson said Ms Decker was found guilty of all 32 charges.
“Decker failed to appear in court and the matter was heard in her absence,” the spokesperson said.
“The magistrate ordered her to pay $76,899.14 which included penalties and council costs.
“She was also disqualified from owning or being in charge or control of a dog for a period of 10 years.”
Oliver Lees
