Burien teen charged with using pit bull as weapon

Published 11:00 pm Tuesday, July 6, 2010

SEATTLE — A 16-year-old Burien girl accused of using a pit bull as a weapon has been charged in King County Juvenile Court with assault.

Prosecutors plan to seek more than a standard 90 days in detention if she is convicted.

Investigators say she and a group of boys used the dog June 21 to maul two women — one who thought they needed help with the dog and another who witnessed the first attack. She’s also accused of being a minor in possession of liquor.

The King County sheriff’s office says the 16-year-old remains at large today. Arraignment is scheduled for today.

The three boys — 11, 12 and 13 years old — were released to their parents. The dog was turned over to Animal Control.