Jamestown  (CSi)  Stemming from a continuing investigation by Jamestown Police, the Jamestown woman who is facing charges in conjunction with a series of dog attacks, 22 year old Mariah Bermel, of 1530 6th Avenue Southwest, is charged with failure to license a dog, punishable by a $50 fine, and failing to inoculate the dog for rabies and keeping a vicious dog, Class B misdemeanors punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $1,500 fine.

As reported over the weekend, Jamestown Police  issued an alert late Friday, January 25, after the dog bit a person near the Buffalo Motel, resulting in serious injuries.

An individual was able to detain the dog in a garage, and turn it over to officers and animal control.

Police Chief Scott Edinger said the dog had bitten at least three people in the 10 days leading up to its capture.

The police report states that Bermel admitted owning the dog when it bit people, but had subsequently given it away, and, she planned on “shooting the dog because she could not handle him biting more people.”

Officers said in the report Bermel had called the dog her “service animal” in previous dealings with law enforcement officers.

The investigation led to  Bermel also being charged with criminal conspiracy and aggravated assault, Class C felonies, stemming from an alleged assault also on January 25.

Larry Johnson (Gant)

In addition to Bermel, defendants accused in that case include, 41 year old Larry Johnson, also known as  Larry Gant, and 22 year old Arron Jacob King, both also living  at 1530 6th Avenue, Southwest.

Officers questioned them regarding the dog during the investigation of the assault.

 

Arron Jacob King

Each are accused of assaulting an individual near Loaf N’ Jug in Jamestown.

The victim was transported to Jamestown Regional Medical Center for treatment.

At last report Bermel, Johnson and King were in custody at the Stutsman County Correctional Center each on $5,000 cash bond. Bermel also has a bail requirement of $1,050 related to the dog charges.