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Virginia Man Arrested for Fatally Stabbing Dog During Walk

Reyan Hassan Ibrahim, out on bail for unrelated charges, now faces animal cruelty charges after witnesses led to his arrest.

  • Reyan Hassan Ibrahim, 25, was arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing a dog that was out on a walk with its owner in Falls Church, Virginia.
  • The dog, named Lucy, was euthanized due to severe injuries from the stabbing. No humans were injured in the incident.
  • Witnesses at the scene provided police with Ibrahim's license plate number, leading to his arrest near Dulles International Airport.
  • Ibrahim, who was out on bail for an unrelated charge of destruction of property, is now facing charges of animal cruelty, malicious wounding, and destruction of property.
  • Ibrahim is currently being held at the Loudoun County detention facility and is expected to be extradited to Falls Church to face charges.
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