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A man and a woman are facing charges in a Staten Island pit bull attack that left three people, including a toddler, suffering from bite wounds, cops said Wednesday.

Shontay Holland, 29, and Rodney Jones, 48, were taken into custody immediately after the New Brighton mauling, in which eight to 10 dogs escaped through a home’s window at 1 p.m. Monday, police said.

They were both charged with reckless endangerment, aggravated cruelty to animals and endangering the welfare of a child, cops said.

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Among the injured was a toddler, police say.Steve White
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8 to 10 dogs escaped through the home’s window at 1 p.m.Steve White
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The dogs attacked multiple people in the street after escaping through a window.Steve White
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A Staten Island couple are facing charges after pit bulls injured three people.Steve White
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Shontay Holland, 29, and Rodney Jones, 48, were taken into custody immediately after the New Brighton mauling.Steve White
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Couple charged in NYC pit bull attack that injured toddler and 2 others: cops
Puppies found in the home were taken to an ACC shelter. Animal Care Centers of NYC
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The dogs attacked several people in the street after escaping through the window, police said.

A 2-year-old girl suffered wounds to her body and a 13-year-old boy and 19-year-old woman were bitten on their legs, cops said. They were all taken to Richmond University Medical Center and remained in stable condition, cops said.

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