Dog that bit alleged attacker was retriever mix

The dog that saved a woman from further sexual assault in Oran, Missouri, was a 4-year-old retriever mix, according to a probable-cause report from Scott County Sheriff’s Department.

The dog bit Richie M. Dock, 55, of Oran in the leg after she was called by the victim, according to the report. Dock had placed his genitals against the victim, groped her and threatened her with a taped stick similar to a broom handle, when the dog intervened, the report stated.

Dock released the victim but threatened her he would euthanize the dog if she reported the assault, the report stated. The victim told police the attack occurred Oct. 18 in Oran, although she reported it Feb. 4 because she said she was afraid of Dock.

Dock is charged with felony first-degree sodomy or attempted sodomy, felony first-degree sexual abuse and felonious restraint.

After the attack, the victim said Dock followed her when she walked around Oran and made lewd comments, according to the report. He also threatened to have people he knew come to her house and attack her and her husband.

Pertinent address:

Oran, Mo.