A suspect who reportedly attacked a dog on a property near Chardon Lakes Golf Course has been identified and the case has been forwarded to the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

According to a news release provided by Chardon Police Chief Scott Niehus, on Aug. 4 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Chardon resident Jennifer Evans heard her dog Milo yelp and cry out. Milo was in the backyard of Evans’ property, which abuts the Chardon Lakes Golf Course, and not in her immediate view.

Evans advised that when she got to the backyard she found that Milo was injured, possibly by a golfer, who she saw only briefly as he was leaving her yard. Evans transported Milo to a local emergency veterinary hospital where Milo was treated for a non-life-threatening injury.

According to the release, upon returning from the veterinary hospital, at approximately 2:15 p.m., Evans contacted the Chardon Police Department to report the incident. Working with a partial description of the person involved and with the help of the Chardon Lakes Golf Course management, the subject involved in the incident has been identified and has spoken with Chardon police.

The subject is not being identified at this time pending a review of the case by the Geauga County Prosecutor and determination of appropriate charges to be filed, according to Niehus.

The management team of the Chardon Lakes Golf Course was very cooperative with the investigation and was instrumental in helping to identify the subject involved.

Milo is at home where he is recovering with his family.

There is no additional information available at this time.