A woman whose pit bull allegedly attacked a 47-year-old woman at a Lake Worth dog park last week was arrested early Wednesday morning, according to police.

Autumn Billings was arrested around 3 a.m. on Oct. 15 in Lake Worth on the felony charge of attack by a dog causing serious bodily injury. Her boyfriend, 51-year-old Rhimmain Little, was also arrested and charged with hindering apprehension or prosecution of a known felon, police said.

According to an arrest affidavit, the two were arrested at a gas station after police received an anonymous tip. They were cooperative and arrested without incident. 

"I realize these arrests will not heal any physical wounds, but I pray it brings a subtle sense of relief and closure for the victim and her family," a Lake Worth police spokesperson said.

Affidavit reveals what happened

On Oct. 8, the day of the attack, police approached Billings and her dog at the park, thinking she was the person who called 911, according to a sworn affidavit from a Lake Worth PD detective. 

As the officer approached, Billings failed to control her dog and the dog bit the officer then jumped on her chest, the affidavit said. The officer wasn't injured. Billings told the officer she wasn't the person who called 911, pointing to the dog park. 

Police said Billings then left the scene. 

The officer saw the victim sitting on a park bench and screaming. She had several deep, puncture-type wounds on both of her forearms, the affidavit said. The woman was also covered in blood and was surrounded by blood on the ground. 

She told the officer that it was Billings' dog who attacked her. The woman was frantic and panicking, and then lost consciousness police said. Paramedics took the victim to a local emergency room. 

The attack left the victim with a broken arm, several dislocated fingers and stitches. She was released from the hospital three days later.

A few days after the attack, a witness went to police after they said they saw report of the attack on the news. They recognized Billings, saying she was the owner of the pit bull. The person said they thought Billings was homeless.

Dog surrendered 

On Oct. 12, Lake Worth police said Rhimmain Little, Billings' boyfriend, voluntarily surrendered the dig, which was secured at the Lake Worth Animal Shelter. Police said Little did not say where Billings was located, which led to his subsequent arrest for hindering apprehension or prosecution of a known felon.

While in custody, Little experienced a minor, unrelated medical issue. Police said he was released from custody for treatment at a local hospital.