Diana Lopez of Penbrook has been charged with multiple offenses including Harboring a Dangerous dog.  Lopez has received numerous warnings regarding her two pit bulls constantly getting out and running at large.  Lopez has refused to take any action to stop her dogs from leaving her unsecured property and leaves them out unattended. 

On January 20 of this month, one of the dogs nearly bit a Penbrook Police Officer who was attempting to capture the animal after if was found running at large. 

On February 3, 2025, a woman was viciously attacked by one of the dogs causing substantial injury which resulted in the victim needing treatment at the hospital.  Additionally, Diana Lopez has never provided registration or rabies vaccination records.  As a result, the victim had to endure rabies prevention treatment.  As a result of this incident, Lopez has been charged under the Dog Law with harboring a dangerous dog, dogs running at large, rabies vaccine violations, and dog license violations. 

On February 8, 2025 Lopez’s dogs got out again.  On this occasion, they cornered two children who were forced to defend themselves with sticks.  Lopez was again charged with violations.  Lopez failed to secure the dogs and have them muzzled as required by the law pending the disposition of the previously mentioned Dangerous Dog citation.

Finally, on February 19, 2025 Lopez’s two pit bulls again got out and were running in traffic.  Officers attempted to again capture the dogs.  The male pit bull again acted aggressively and a Penbrook Police Officer utilized pepper spray in self-defense.  Both dogs were eventually captured and are currently in a shelter.  Lopez will be charged again as a result of this incident. 

Many citizens observed the officers attempts to capture these animals on February 19^th and some expressed concern with the welfare of the animals.  Both animals have been and will continue to be treated humanely and according to the law. 

Pennsylvania State law requires dogs be under the reasonable control of a person when not confined within the premises of the owner.  Additionally, Penbrook Borough Ordinance prohibits dogs running at large.