Town Debates Jail Time As Punishment For Breaking Dog Barking Laws

AKRON, Ohio (CBS Local)– Ohio’s city of Akron is at a crossroads as it figures out how to handle the issue of excessive dog barking. Authorities continue to receive calls regarding public disturbances.
The proposed new laws would hold repeat offenders accountable. After a first offense, a consequential fee increases from $100 to $250 in addition to potential jail time of 60 days.
“What we want to see is a stiffer penalty so that repeat offenders of the ordinance will think