Ditto.
When Aquitaine was attacked, the owner agreed to pay $200 of a $1,500 bill because he thought the cost was too high. Well, that was the ER cost in NYC. Thankfully, I had insurance and I just wanted to put it behind me. He was reported by both the Vet/ER and my doctor who treated me for the bite I got. He was not at all happy that his dog had been reported. Well, his dog ripped my dog's throat open, what did he expect?
He is probably feeling harassed because the police are following through. He knows he is in the wrong.