Florida man accused of having sex with goldendoodle in front of people, including a child
12/07/2022 12:03 pm PST
CLEARWATER, Fla. (TCD) -- A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly having sex with a dog.
According to a news release from the Clearwater Police Department, on the night of Sunday, Dec. 4, officers responded to the 2600 block of McMullen Booth Road. At the scene, police said Chad Mason "was seen having sex with a dog."
There were multiple witnesses, including adults and a minor under 16, WTVT-TV reports.
Mason reportedly knew the owner of the goldendoodle and was taking the canine out for a walk prior to performing sexual acts on it.
Mason was allegedly confronted by one of the witnesses, and he "began to wreak havoc in the surrounding areas."
According to police, Mason went into a church and "knocked over a nativity display and broke several potted plants." In total, Mason reportedly caused $400 in damages to the church.
Mason also allegedly ruined a mailbox and tried to steal a vehicle.
Police said Mason was eventually taken into custody and faces multiple charges, including sexual activity involving animals, two counts of lewd or lascivious exhibition, two counts of exposure of sexual organs, criminal mischief, and criminal mischief to a place of worship. He was booked into the Pinellas County Jail.
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