An unsettling start to the weekend in Fairlawn has D.C. police asking neighbors for help after a dog was stabbed Saturday morning in Southeast Washington. Officers found the injured animal at the scene and turned it over to animal control while detectives work to identify whoever is responsible, officials said.
Officers responded to Nicholson Street
Sixth District officers were dispatched around 9:22 a.m. to the 2300 block of Nicholson Street SE after a report that a man had stabbed a dog, according to WJLA. When they arrived, officers located the wounded animal, which was handed over to animal control for care and evaluation. Police say the suspect fled the area before officers got there and has not yet been identified.
How to report tips
The investigation remains active, and authorities are asking anyone with information or relevant video to contact the department, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Tipsters can call MPD at 202-727-9099 or send anonymous information by texting 50411. Police are also reminding residents not to confront or approach any potential suspects on their own.
Who handles animal care in D.C.
Animal control services in the District are now handled under a city contract with the Brandywine Valley SPCA, which began overseeing D.C.’s animal services on Jan. 1, 2025, according to the organization and reporting by The Washington Post. As a result, the injured dog was likely placed with the city’s animal-care partners for medical treatment while the criminal probe continues.
Investigation remains open
Police have not released any update on the dog’s condition, and no arrests have been announced as the inquiry moves forward, WJLA reports. Detectives are urging anyone in the area to review their doorbell, Ring or traffic camera footage and to share any recordings that might help identify the person behind the stabbing.
