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Global News
21-05-2025
- Global News
Ontario pair charged after discovery of images depicting ‘sexual acts' with dog
NOTE: The following article contains disturbing details. Please read at your own discretion. Kingston police say two residents have been charged with bestiality and animal endangerment after graphic images and video were found on cellphones during an unrelated drug investigation. Police said over the last month, investigators were looking through the contents of cellphones that were seized in a drug-related investigation. Police allege they discovered material that 'depicted various sexual acts involving the co-accused's dog.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy That led investigators to identifying two suspects, police said. A 32-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were arrested on Friday, police said, adding the man was already facing charges for possession for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime. The pair are jointly charged with bestiality and injuring an animal, the force said. Story continues below advertisement The dog was taken and is currently in the care of Animal Welfare Services. Police made a note in their press release that 'Ontario enforces the strongest penalties in Canada for animal cruelty,' which include causing or permitting an animal to be in distress, failing to meet the standards of care, and/or participating in animal fighting or baiting.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- CTV News
2 people facing charges following bestiality investigation in Kingston, Ont.
Two people are facing charges in connection with alleged acts of bestiality and the endangerment of a dog in Kingston, Ont. Kingston Police said over the past month, investigators with the Special Services Unit examined graphic images and videos that were discovered on cellphones seized during a previous drug-related investigation. 'The material depicted various sexual acts involving the co-accused's dog, ultimately leading to the identification of the two suspects,' police said in a statement Tuesday morning. A 32-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman have been jointly charged with bestiality and injuring an animal. Police say the man was already facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime. The dog has been seized and is now in the care of Animal Welfare Services. 'Kingston Police would like to extend sincere appreciation to provincial inspectors from the Animal Welfare services for their invaluable assistance throughout this investigation,' police said. Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the Kingston Humane Society at 613-546-1291.
