Dad butchers daughter's bulldog with kitchen knife before blood-soaked arrest

17 November 2023 , 15:46

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The dog's owner said the incident was 'devastating' (Image: facebook)

A dad allegedly butchered his daughter's dog by stabbing it to death with a kitchen knife before police arrested him covered in blood.

Arnaldo Silva was charged with second-degree threatening and a count of cruelty to animals, according to North Branford Police Deputy Chief James Lovelace. The police deputy said officers were called to Silva's home on Monday after reports of a possible domestic dispute.

The dispatcher told the officer on their way to the property that an unknown weapon had been used to kill the daughter's dog Diesel, belonging to Gabriella Silva, 25. "Upon arrival, the responding officers entered the residence and were directed to the location of Silva," Lovelace said. "The officers observed a blood trail, leading from the living room, down the hallway and into Mr Silva’s bedroom."

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Arnaldo Silva (North Branford Police Department)

Gabriella Silva told the Mail the alleged killing was "truly devastating" and "cold-blooded murder." Officers said they found Connecticut man Silva with a bloodied nose and covered in blood. They said he was allegedly under the influence of drugs or alcohol and was uncooperative with officers.

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A release by the North Branford Police Department said: "The officers observed a blood trail, leading from the living room, down the hallway and into Mr. Silva’s bedroom. The officer’s observed Mr. Silva’s clothing to be covered in blood and he had a bloody nose."

It continued: "The scene was processed for evidence, and the officer’s began to coordinate the investigation of this horrific crime with the New Haven State’s Attorney’s Office and East Haven Animal Control who provides regional services to the Town of North Branford. An arrest warrant for Arnaldo Silva was applied for on November 14th, 2023 in New Haven Superior court for the highest possible charges."

Medical attention was given to Silva at the scene because of the state he appeared in. He was later taken to Yale New Haven Hospital.

North Branford Police Department (North Branford Police Department)

"The scene was processed for evidence and the officers began to coordinate the investigation of this horrific crime with the New Haven State’s Attorney’s Office and East Haven Animal Control who provides regional services to the Town of North Branford," Lovelace said. The police deputy explained a sweep by officers found a two-year-old bulldog dead.

Also found was a bloodied kitchen knife in the dog kennel. An autopsy is due to be performed on the dog to determine the cause of death after it was taken to the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.

"Incidents like this one remind us of the complex challenges law enforcement officers face every day," Lovelace said. "I commend the swift and decisive action of our officers in ensuring the safety of the victim and apprehending the suspect. Our department remains dedicated to upholding the safety and well-being of our community."

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Benjamin Lynch