Toronto Woman Sentenced to 340 Days in Jail, 10-Year Dog Ban After Playground Mauling

Overview

• Patrycja Siarek pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing bodily harm and to failing to prevent a bite under Ontario’s Dog Owners’ Liability Act.
• Justice Miriam Bloomenfeld imposed three years’ probation, a $250 fine, and a prohibition on owning, caring for or living with any dog for 10 years.
• The March 23, 2024 attack at Little Norway Park lasted about two minutes as the dog latched onto the nine-year-old’s leg before releasing when his pants tore.
• Siarek fled without giving aid or information, was identified after police released photos, was arrested the next day, and later consented to euthanize the dog.
• The victim required surgery and a lengthy recovery, and probation terms include no contact with the family, a ban from Little Norway Park, counselling, and no work in positions of trust with anyone under 16.