Board says police had multiple interactions with Coco after July 13 bite that required stitches

Aug 7, 2026

Board members said Decatur police had at least three encounters with Coco before the July 13 bite; the victim required roughly 21 stitches and the dog was impounded while vaccination status and other release conditions are unresolved.

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Board members told the Decatur City Board of Works that Decatur police had at least three interactions with the dog Coco before the July 13 incident and that the bite on July 13 required substantial medical treatment.

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