Man Accused of Stabbing Dog Is Jailed

Suspect ruled competent to stand trial

A 25-year-old New Haven man is in prison after being found competent to face animal cruelty charges in connection with the stabbing of his bulldog 29 times.

Alexander Bernard told police he stabbed his 8-month-old bulldog, Princess with a folding knife because people were bothering him about the dog and he had family problems, The New Haven Register reports.

Bernard had been free and under electronic monitoring after being arrested on May 25, the Register reports. He was placed in prison on Thursday after a court appearance in lieu of $10,000 bond.

The dog was found lying in blood in the driveway of a home that Bernard was visiting. 

The veterinarian taking care of Princess said the dog is recovering.

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