Evanston Man Arrested Over Dog Attack On Driver

EVANSTON, IL — Evanston police charged a man in connection with a dog biting incident from nearly two months ago when a pedestrian commanded his dog to attack a driver who had honked at him.

Arthur Williams, 47, of the 1200 block of Forest Avenue, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery Thursday, Evanston police said.

In the March 3 incident, a 65-year-old Chicago man said he had a green arrow to turn right onto Forest, in the same block as Williams' last known address, when a pedestrian walked out in front of his car, according to police.

The driver honked his horn at the man—later identified as Williams—who was walking his dog at the time, police said.

Williams responded by kicking the victims car, opening the driver's side door and hitting the victim. Eventually, the driver was pulled out of his car, according to police.

Williams gave the dog a command to bite the man, who suffered bite wounds to his hand and groin, before leaving the scene on foot southbound on Forest Avenue. The victim was treated on scene for scratches and puncture wounds, police said.

Evanston police said they got a tip that Williams may be the person behind the dog attack and arrested him after he came in to the station.

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Photo: Arthur Williams | Evanston Police Department