{"id":100570,"date":"2026-06-17T14:08:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?p=100570"},"modified":"2026-06-17T14:08:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:08:04","slug":"huntington-county-investigation-results-in-six-people-charged-following-infant-fatally-attacked-by-family-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?p=100570","title":{"rendered":"Huntington County investigation results in six people charged following infant fatally attacked by family dog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HUNTINGTON COUNTY, IN- A Huntington County investigation has resulted in six people being charged following the death of 7-day-old Jason A. Weaver, who was fatally attacked by a family dog named &#8220;Chomp&#8221; at a home in Markle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to court records:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u25aa\ufe0f\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t4c\/1\/16\/25aa.png\"> Austin Kinsey (father) \u2013 Two counts of neglect of a dependent and one count of harboring a non-immunized dog that injured a person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u25aa\ufe0f\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t4c\/1\/16\/25aa.png\"> Violet Weaver (mother) \u2013 One count of neglect of a dependent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u25aa\ufe0f\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t4c\/1\/16\/25aa.png\"> Timothy Kinsey (grandfather) \u2013 One count of neglect of a dependent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u25aa\ufe0f\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t4c\/1\/16\/25aa.png\"> Tony Kinsey (uncle) \u2013 One count of neglect of a dependent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u25aa\ufe0f\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t4c\/1\/16\/25aa.png\"> Michael Wickey (step-grandfather) \u2013 One count of neglect of a dependent and one count of harboring a non-immunized dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u25aa\ufe0f\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t4c\/1\/16\/25aa.png\"> Rita Wickey (grandmother) \u2013 One count of neglect of a dependent and one count of harboring a non-immunized dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investigators responded to the Markle residence after reports of a dog attacking a baby who was having difficulty breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Court documents state officers found the home in extremely poor condition, reporting a strong odor of animals, trash, and dirt throughout the residence. Investigators documented large amounts of trash and debris, dirty dishes, dirty clothing, and numerous cockroaches and flying insects throughout the home. Authorities said bugs were even found inside the infant&#8217;s car seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family members reportedly described the dog as gentle with the baby but acknowledged it had a history of aggression toward other animals and had bitten people before. Court records indicate concerns about the dog&#8217;s behavior had been discussed prior to the fatal attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the incident, the Huntington County Health Department determined the residence was not fit for human habitation and ordered occupants to vacate the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dog, &#8220;Chomp,&#8221; was removed from the home and taken to the Huntington County Animal Shelter. Officials reported the dog showed no signs of rabies or unusual medical conditions while in custody. The dog was later euthanized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All six defendants are being held at the Huntington County Jail as the case moves through the court system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The death of the infant remains a heartbreaking tragedy for the family and the Huntington County community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Emergency-lights-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Emergency-lights-3.webp 302w, https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Emergency-lights-3-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HUNTINGTON COUNTY, IN- A Huntington County investigation has resulted in six people being charged following the death of 7-day-old Jason A. Weaver, who was fatally attacked by a family dog named &#8220;Chomp&#8221; at a home in Markle. According to court records: Austin Kinsey (father) \u2013 Two counts of neglect of a dependent and one count &#8230; <a title=\"Huntington County investigation results in six people charged following infant fatally attacked by family dog\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?p=100570\" aria-label=\"Read more about Huntington County investigation results in six people charged following infant fatally attacked by family dog\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100570","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Wade Weaver","author_link":"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?author=3"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?cat=1\" rel=\"category\">Uncategorized<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"HUNTINGTON COUNTY, IN- A Huntington County investigation has resulted in six people being charged following the death of 7-day-old Jason A. Weaver, who was fatally attacked by a family dog named &#8220;Chomp&#8221; at a home in Markle. 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