Election results

Drunk Oregon Man Arrested for Assault After Commanding Pit Bull to Attack, Faces Six-Year Sentence

Lane County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Cottage Grove man, Ron Cameron Boss, Jr., on Thursday. Boss allegedly assaulted two men, instructing his pit bull to bite one of them.

Court records indicate that Boss was intoxicated and fighting a man in Vinnie’s parking lot in Cottage Grove St. When a second man tried to break up the fight, Boss hit and headbutted him several times before telling his dog to ‘sic’ the first man.

After the dog bit the victim’s lower leg, Boss allegedly pulled out a knife before fleeing inside a motorhome.

Boss was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and fourth-degree assault- charges that carry a possible six-year sentence.

Daily Tidings is independent and free to read, thanks to readers like you. Help keep it going.

Support us

Morning Brief

Sign up today for our daily newsletter, a quick overview of top local stories and Oregon breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

What do you think?

Your email address will not be published.

Be the first to comment.

Latest News

All news
  1. New Owner Plans to Stop Making Oregon’s Full Sail Beer After Hood River Brewpub ClosesBusiness & Economy
  2. Judge Allows Detroit Lake Drawdown Despite Drinking Water Concerns for 220,000 OregoniansEnvironment
  3. Oregon Health Care Spending Has More Than Doubled as 1 in 3 Residents Struggle to Afford ItHealth
  4. Oregon Clothing Store Owner Accused of Moving More Than $34 Million in Suspected Drug MoneyCrime & Courts
  5. Oregon Maker of Humanoid Robots Goes Public, Raising $465 MillionBusiness & Economy
  6. Oregon State Scientists Help Find Hidden Tension in Spinal Discs That May Explain Back PainHealth

Read More