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October 17, 2026

Summerville Police Respond To Complaint About Loose Dogs On Woods Street

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Summerville Police responded to a complaint involving several loose dogs in a residential neighborhood after a woman reported that the animals had been running loose and chasing people.

According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, police were dispatched to 123 Woods Street on Friday, October 9, at approximately 10:37 PM, after receiving a complaint about Great Danes running loose in the neighborhood.

The complainant, identified as 54-year-old Carla Kelly, told police that the dogs had been scaring residents and chasing people. She said the dogs belonged to a neighbor at 127 Woods Street.

Kelly told police that her son had been forced to take cover inside a vehicle when the dogs came outside and began approaching him.

She also reported that the neighbor had constructed a fence around the property, but the dogs were still able to escape. According to Kelly, the fence was approximately four feet tall, and the Great Danes were tall enough to jump over it.

Police observed the fence and noted that it appeared to be approximately the same height as the dogs.

The officer was unable to speak with the dogs’ owner because she was reportedly out of town and was not expected to return until Monday evening.

Police documented the complaint in an incident report. No citations or arrests were reported in connection with the incident.

May 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Injured In Dog Attack In Summerville

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A Summerville woman was injured following a dog attack earlier this month, according to a report from the Summerville Police Department.

Officers were dispatched on May 7 to 135 Steven Street in reference to an animal complaint. Upon arrival, an officer spoke with Doris Shepard, who reported that she had been walking in her neighborhood near 345 Hawkins Drive when a dog attacked her.

According to the report, Shepard attempted to fend off the dog, including trying to kick it away. During the incident, she fell and sustained a broken toe on one foot and a head injury. She later sought medical treatment at an urgent care facility next to Tractor Supply in Summerville.

Officers observed that Shepard’s wrist and hand were swollen, and she was having difficulty supporting herself. Police attempted to make contact with residents at the property where the dogs were located but were unable to reach anyone at the home.

Authorities noted that two dogs were observed on the property, and neither was on a leash at the time of the incident.

The case remains under investigation by the Summerville Police Department.