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Board finds Omer/ Omar Ventura's dog Max dangerous after video shows attack on neighbor's cat; fines and abatements ordered
Summary
After video evidence and witness testimony, the Hearing Board found Omer (Omar) Ventura's dog Max in violation of animal-at-large and dangerous/vicious provisions, imposed a $250 fine with $150 held in abeyance for six months, and ordered abatements including enclosures and inspections.
The Bridal Matters Hearing Board on June 2 found that a three-year-old boxer named Max, owned by Omer (recorded as Omar Alcides Ventura Navas in the file), attacked a neighbor's cat and posed an ongoing risk, and the board assessed fines and required abatements.
Animal control presented video evidence described in the record as exhibit 2 showing a large brindle canine repeatedly attacking a cat named Gray on a back deck. A neighbor who provided the video, identified in testimony as Krishna Maya, said the cat had not returned since the incident and that the dog had attempted similar attacks previously. "We have a video showing the dog attacking the cat," the witness said via interpreter.
Officer Austin Ingram testified he issued citation 7578 on May 17 to Omer Ventura for animal at large and for dangerous/vicious or potentially dangerous behavior, and made contact with Iris Ventura who said she would notify her brother. Ventura told the board he had the dog chained outside for much of the day and acknowledged the dog had been loose; he said he would comply with requirements once advised.
After hearing witness statements and reviewing the video evidence, the board found Ventura in violation of Charles County Code §2.30.12 (animal at large) and §2.30.12.5 (dangerous and/or vicious animals). The board imposed a total fine of $250 with $150 held in abeyance for six months, required a $100 payment within 30 days, and ordered all appropriate abatements and enclosures. The decision included a warning that repeated dangerous behavior could lead to seizure and likely euthanasia.
Board members instructed animal-control staff to provide Ventura with a booklet listing the specific abatements and said officers would follow up to confirm compliance. The board's motion carried on a voice vote after a second was recorded.
