What was reported
A dog bite was reported at 720 North Lincoln Street in Greensburg at 11:44 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, according to the Greensburg Daily News police blotter[1]. The blotter lists the case as D26-09483.
The blotter did not identify the person who was bitten, the dog’s owner, or how serious the injury was. No other details were published. The report relies on a single source, and any investigation remains ongoing.
What you should do after a dog bite
After a dog bite, clean the wound and get medical care because bites can become infected. Write down where the bite happened, what the dog looked like, and who owns it if you know. Report the bite to local police or animal control and ask for the report number.
Take photos of the injury as it heals. Keep treatment records and documents showing any missed work. These materials can help preserve what happened if you later need to discuss the incident with a Fort Wayne dog bite attorney.
Why the location matters
The bite was reported in Greensburg, in Decatur County, and the blotter lists the Decatur County Sheriff as the responding agency. A civil case would usually be filed in the county where the injury happened or where a defendant lives.
Indiana law on a dog owner’s responsibility depends on the facts, including where the bite happened and who was bitten. A general overview of Indiana dog bite law can help you understand the issues that may need review. Most injury claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. Indiana divides fault among those involved under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a personal injury law firm in Fort Wayne founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps people across Indiana who are hurt because of someone else’s carelessness, including people with dog bite injuries.
Chad Delventhal can explain how an Indiana injury claim works, review which deadlines may apply, and answer questions about available evidence. No outcome can be promised in any case. The firm offers a free case evaluation, and you can also review its broader personal injury practice.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
