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Man in custody, dog in stable condition after stabbing

Detectives determined that the suspect, later identified as Brendan Hadermann, 22, of Centreville, left the scene in a black Chevrolet pickup truck.

CENTREVILLE, Va. — A suspect is in custody after a man and dog were injured in a stabbing in Fairfax County Tuesday morning.

At 9:14 a.m., officers with the Fairfax County Police Department responded to the stabbing on Cedar Break Drive, off of Braddock Road, in Centreville.

Police say the victim suffered multiple stab wounds from a domestic-related incident.

When officers arrived on scene, they also found the family dog suffering from a critical stab wound to its abdomen. 

The dog was taken to a nearby animal hospital, where it remains in stable condition.

Detectives from the Major Crime Bureau and Crime Scene Section determined that the suspect, later identified as Brendan Hadermann, 22, of Centreville, left the scene in a black Chevrolet pickup truck before officers arrived.

An alert to be on the lookout for the suspect's vehicle was sent to officers in surrounding jurisdictions.

Virginia State Police found Hadermann driving the vehicle on I-95 and attempted a traffic stop. 

When he fled, a pursuit ensued. 

Police were able to safely take the suspect into custody a short time later.

No Fairfax County Police Officers were involved in the chase. 

Hadermann was charged with malicious wounding, animal cruelty, and disregarding police commands to stop. 

Police say he is being held without bond.

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