07/08/2009

Associated Press

A Burien teen accused of using a pit bull dog as a weapon was ordered held after a prosecutor called her a threat to the community.

The 16-year-old pleaded not guilty Wednesday in King County Juvenile Court to charges of assault and being a minor in possession of liquor.

The Seattle Times reports Judge Charles Johnson ordered the girl to remain in the Youth Service Center until trial not only because of the dog attack but also because she had recently been arrested for investigation of theft.

Deputy Prosecutor Jason Simmons called her a significant threat to the community. Defense lawyer Martha Walton wanted her released under home monitoring.

She's accused of using the dog to maul two women on June 21 in SeaTac.

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Information from: The Seattle Times, http://www.seattletimes.com