Crime & Safetyscore 450·5 metrosupdated 2h ago

Virginia Man Arrested for Stabbing Dog 14 Times in Frederick County

Erfan Behnam has been charged with felony aggravated cruelty to an animal after allegedly stabbing his dog 14 times. Initially claiming he ran over the dog, deputies found him covered in blood and discovered a knife matching the dog's wounds.

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New YorkAtlantaDC / Maryland / VirginiaBostonMiami–Ft. Lauderdale

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