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A man accused of killing his daughter's bulldog in North Branford Monday night has been arrested, police said.
The police department said they were called to Woodvale Drive in the Northford section of town at 11:20 p.m. on Monday.
Arnaldo Silva, 51, was seen by responding officers covered in blood with a bloody nose. Police said they also saw a blood trail leading from the living room into Silva's bedroom.
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Officers found a 2-year-old bulldog, belonging to the man's daughter, dead. The dog was taken to a veterinary hospital to conduct an autopsy.
A bloody kitchen knife was found in the dog's kennel, according to police. The New Haven State's Attorney's Office and East Haven Animal Control are investigating.
Silva appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was uncooperative with police. He was taken to the hospital due to his injuries, according to police.
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Silva appeared in court Thursday. A judge issued a protective order and told Silva he was not allowed to have contact with the victim. He was also ordered to turn over his firearms to North Branford police.
He is due back in court on an animal cruelty and second-degree threatening charges on Dec. 7.
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