Dog Bite Triggers Sioux Falls Man’s Ax Attack

It was hard to handle the mandible apparently in Sioux Falls over the weekend. Police cited four separate incidents involving people getting bitten.

One incident involved the bite victim going attempting to enact revenge. A man was walking his dog on South Western Avenue on Friday evening. The neighbor, 44 year-old Dean Hillstead, bent over to pet the dog.

The dog bit Hillstead in the ear which set off a chain of events in response. Hillstead allegedly grabbed an ax and used it to break the window of the dog owner’s apartment.

Hillstead also allegedly made threats to kill the dog according to statements made to Sioux Falls Police. Charges against Hillstead include Aggravated Assault, Burglary and Intentional Damage to Property.

The other weekend incidents involving biting were all human on human. A woman got the tip of her finger bitten off in a fight. She was treated at a hospital.

Two different officers had their fingers bitten during the booking process in separate situations. One of the bites just caused indentations on the officer's finger. The other did break the skin and needed medical attention. Both officers were wearing leather gloves at the time.