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Woman faces charges after dog attack in Wayne County

A woman faces charges after two people were injured in a dog attack at a property inside Pocono Ranchettes near Gouldsboro on February 12.
Credit: WNEP

WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — State police have charged a woman following a dog attack in Wayne County.

Troopers responded to an address inside Pocono Ranchettes, a private community in Lehigh Township near Gouldsboro, on Monday, February 12.

Several dogs were seen in the roadway when they arrived, along with two injured victims.

Troopers learned that Lori Mulvey, who had previously rented the property, had been evicted but had left her dogs behind. 

During questioning, Mulvey admitted that she owned the dogs and confirmed her last visit to the property on February 10 to feed them.

One victim was taken to the hospital and was treated for a partial arm amputation. The other victim was treated and released.

A dog warden took seven dogs from the property.

Mulvey faces aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and related charges in Wayne County.

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