Two Kingston residents charged with bestiality and injuring an animal
A month long investigation by Kingston Police has resulted in serious criminal charges against two local residents in connection with acts of bestiality and the endangerment of an animal. A 32-year-old male—already facing charges for Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Proceeds of Crime—has now been jointly charged with a 25-year-old female with bestiality and injuring an animal.
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A month-long investigation by Kingston Police has resulted in serious criminal charges against two local residents in connection with acts of bestiality and the endangerment of an animal.
The Special Services investigators, with help from the Kingston Police Technological Crimes Unit, examined graphic images and videos that were found on cellphones that were seized during a previous drug-related investigation.
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The material that was discovered depicted various sexual acts involving the co-accused’s dog, which ultimately led police to identifying the two suspects.
On Friday, May 16, both individuals were arrested and held for bail hearings.
A 32-year-old male — already facing charges for Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Proceeds of Crime — has now been jointly charged with a 25-year-old female with bestiality and injuring an animal.
The dog has been seized and is currently in the care of Animal Welfare Services under the authority of the Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act. The PAWS Act outlines the minimum standards of care required for all animals in Ontario, including:
• Adequate food and water.
• Access to veterinary care.
• Sanitary living conditions.
• Sufficient space for natural movement and exercise.
Ontario enforces the strongest penalties in Canada for animal cruelty, including offences such as:
• Causing or permitting an animal to be in distress.
• Failing to meet standards of care.
• Participating in animal fighting or baiting.
Anyone with information related to this investigation, or any suspected case of animal abuse, is encouraged to contact the Kingston Humane Society at 613-546-1291. Tips may also be submitted through the Kingston Police Online Reporting Portal, or by contacting Detective Sergeant Shawn Birney at 613-549-4660, ext. 6323.
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