Virginia Man Charged in Maryland After Dog Found With Multiple Stab Wounds

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The Frederick County Sheriff's Office says Erfan Behnam of Reston, Virginia, was arrested in Maryland and charged with felony aggravated cruelty to an animal after his dog was found dead with multiple stab wounds.

Case statusCharged

Location reportedFrederick, MD

Person named in reportErfan Behnam

Incident date2026-09-17

First reported2026-09-17

Last updated10/6/2026

Case details

Deputies said Behnam gave inconsistent accounts and later admitted stabbing the dog. A knife was recovered from the vehicle, according to the sheriff's office.

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Virginia man arrested in Maryland after admitting to stabbing his dog, sheriff saysNews Article · 2026-09-17 ↗

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