DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – A UPS driver is recovering after he was attacked by three pit bulls while making a delivery at a home in DeKalb County.
The sheriff’s office says they responded to the call of a dog bite Monday along State Road 1 outside of Hamilton. Deputies found the UPS driver suffering from bites to his arms, abdomen, and head. Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control euthanized the three dogs.
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office released the following:
On June 16, 2025, deputies from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a dog bite incident at 107
State Road 1 in Hamilton, Indiana. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the victim, identified as Tyler Cool. Mr. Cool,
an employee of UPS, was observed to have multiple bite wounds to his head, arms, and abdomen.
According to Mr. Cool, he was delivering a package to the residence when a woman later identified as Maria Dittemore,
opened the screen door to sign for the delivery. At that moment, five Pitbulls exited the home. Mr. Cool attempted to flee,
but was bitten on the back of his leg, causing him to fall. He reported that three of the younger dogs then began to bite
him. The two older dogs did not engage in the attack. The attack ceased when the owner began yelling at the dogs.
Mr. Cool was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment and has since been released.
The investigation determined that Maria Dittemore is the owner of the dogs. She provided documentation confirming the
animals’ vaccinations. Ms. Dittemore voluntarily surrendered three of the dogs to Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control,
where they will be quarantined in accordance with protocol.
This incident remains under investigation. A decision regarding potential criminal charges has not yet been mad
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