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Owner of dog threatens to kill woman it bit

The Bloomington Police Department arrested a 23-year-old woman Wednesday after police say she threatened to kill a Bloomington woman.\nRikki Robinson faces preliminary charges of intimidation.\nIn early August, Robinson’s dog attacked a Bloomington woman. The incident was reported to Animal Control, and on Aug. 28 there was a court hearing requesting the dog be euthanized. The victim testified in favor of euthanizing the animal, according to the probable cause affidavit.\nAt approximately 6:30 p.m. Aug 28, the victim who was bitten received a phone call from Robinson, who sounded very upset, according to the probable cause affadavit. Robinson told the victim she was going to kill her whole family, according to the document. Before Robinson hung up, she told the victim “How is that for putting dogs before people?”\nAccording to the affidavit, the victim told officers she believed Robinson was unstable. BPD requested extra patrol around the victim’s home in Nashville, Ind., and around her three children, who live in Bloomington.\nBPD Officer Tiffany Willingham made contact with Robinson in regards to the reported crime. Robinson admitted to Willingham that she was upset with the victim and called her to try and say something that would hurt her feelings, according to the affidavit. But Robinson denied making any direct threats toward the victim.\nRobinson was arrested and transported to the Monroe County Jail. She is being held on a $5,000 surety bond and $500 cash.

BPD investigating gun-point robbery

The Bloomington Police Department is currently investigating a robbery that occurred in the 3000 block of West Spruce Drive Thursday night.\nBPD Sgt. Jeff Canada said officers were dispatched to the location after two roommates reported they were robbed in their residence at gunpoint by two men. The two men demanded money from the victims, Canada said.\nThe suspects were described as two black males in their late teens. Canada said anyone with information regarding the robbery should contact Det. Kevin Hill at 349-3355.

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