Child Attacked by Pitbull While Restrained in Handcuffs: Three Arrested in Ashland County

Joe Lyons • August 20, 2024

Ashland County, OH — A horrifying incident involving a 6-year-old child who was viciously attacked by a Pitbull has led to the arrest of three adults in Savannah, Ohio. The child, who was restrained with handcuffs on both his hands and feet, sustained severe injuries in the attack.

According to Chief Deputy David Blake of the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 5:06 p.m. A 911 call was made, reporting that a Pitbull had bitten a young boy on the neck and ear at 23 Chapel Street. Emergency responders found the child in critical condition upon arrival and immediately called for Life Flight to transport him to a hospital for urgent medical care.

Initial investigations identified the child’s mother, Angelina Williams of Cleveland, Ohio, as living at the residence with a family member of the homeowner, Robert Michalski. Michalski, who owned the Pitbull, had left the house with the dog before authorities arrived.

Further investigation on Monday, August 19, 2024, revealed a disturbing detail: the 6-year-old child had been handcuffed by the adults in the home before the attack occurred. Deputies executed a search warrant at the residence, where they discovered evidence supporting this allegation.

Additionally, Michalski and the Pitbull were found hiding in a cubbyhole upstairs. The Pitbull has since been taken into custody and classified as a vicious dog.

Angelina Williams, Robert Michalski, and Williams’ boyfriend, Taylor Desiree Marvin-Brown, who allegedly assisted in restraining the child, were all arrested and taken to jail.

*** All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law***

The investigation is ongoing, and the case will be forwarded to the Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office for further action.