Halifax Regional Police charged a 56-year-old man after he allegedly stabbed a dog on a leash Saturday afternoon in Dartmouth. According to police, the attack took place while a couple were walking their leashed Saint Bernard on a trail from Princess Margaret Bouldvard toward train tracks near Windmill Road at 3:10 p.m.
A free-running Yellow Labrador ran up and attacked the couple’s dog so the man tried to intervene.
“The male tried to stop the other dog from attacking his dog and noticed that a suspect approached them with a knife in his hand.
“The suspect proceeded to stab their dog numerous times and then threatened the couple prior to leaving.”
That suspect, who had been walking with the Yellow Lab, then left the area and the couple called police.
The East Division’s quick response unit arrested a suspect with the dog at 3:21 p.m.
He has since been released, but will appear in Dartmouth provincial court at a later date to face charges of cruelty to animals, possession of a weapon and uttering threats.
Officers took the Yellow Lab back to the man’s house afterward.
“It’s been sent off to (HRM) animal control for their follow up,” said Police spokesman Const. Brian Palmeter.
The Saint Bernard was being treated by a veterinarian.
“The updated status (for that dog) is not known,” Const. Palmeter said, “but it’s not believed to be life-threatening.”
Questions: Why isn't the name of the suspect given in this story?
Why was he released immediately?
Why wasn't his dog seized for running at large and attacking another dog?
