A Carbonado man was recently arrested after allegedly stabbed one dog, and killed two more, plus a chicken.

According to court documents, Daniel Ray Evans, 39, took the family German Shepard outside around 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 28 for growling “for no reason”. His wife wanted to bring the dog back in, but Evans refused.

She returned to the bedroom, but then heard the dog yelp, and went downstairs to find Evans stabbing the dog; it escaped and ran into the house, and the wife was able to arm herself and lock Evans out.

Police arrived shortly after, finding the woman and her children trying to staunch the dog’s bleeding. Officers were able to transport the dog to an emergency vet hospital, with the family following.

Meanwhile, Evans had left the area, but not before killing a chicken, and police were unable to locate him.

But several hours later, officers received a report from a neighbor saying he was breaking into his home and there was a “lot of noise” coming from the house.

Back on scene, police attempted to contact Evans; he initially turned off all the lights in the house and did not answer their announcements, but eventually exited into the back yard, where he was arrested.

Officers then entered the house and heard an animal whining. One officer located a golden retriever upstairs, and it died shortly after of its injuries. Another officer found a white dog downstairs, also dead. Court documents describe large amounts of blood in both rooms.

Evans has been charged with four counts of animal cruelty and one count of malicious mischief for the damage he allegedly caused inside the home. He was arraigned Sept. 29; both prosecutors and Evans’ wife asked the court for a high bail.

”The State has grave safety concerns for the community as well as [Evans’] entire family given the nature of these charges and exceptionally violent facts of this case,” Prosecuting Attorney Stephanie Roberts wrote in the charging papers, adding that studies show up to 71% of domestic violence victims have reported their abuser threatening, harming, or killing their pets. “High bail is necessary to protect the victims and community and to ensure that defendant will make all future court appearances.”

“We fear for our safety and the safety of those around us including our pets,” the wife wrote in a statement. “I would also like to request that there be a mental evaluations done and help provided for Daniel based off his actions.”

The court granted their requests and then some; Evans’ first bail amount was $20,000, but is now being held without bail pending a competency evaluation.

The next hearing date is scheduled for Oct. 27.