Culpeper man arrested after non‑fatal stabbing at Forsythia Drive home
Suspect charged after victim found with stab wounds at a Forsythia Drive home; weapon recovered and suspect held without bond as investigation continues.
On Sept. 5, 2026, Culpeper officers responded to a 911 call about an adult male with stab wounds at a residence in the 2000 block of Forsythia Drive; officers provided life‑saving measures and the victim was transported to a regional hospital with potentially life‑threatening injuries and is now in stable condition. Witnesses identified 32‑year‑old Robert Issac Cantos, whose vehicle was located in town; after a tip led officers to N Kelly St. Cantos was taken into custody without incident, the weapon was recovered at Lenn Park, and he was charged with malicious wounding, breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony, destruction of property and trespassing and is being held without bond while the investigation continues.