Dog sexually assaulted
Cooktown, QLD (AU)

Incident Date: Saturday, Dec 12, 2009

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Bradley Steven Whitehead

A man will appear in court in Cairns next month after allegedly being sprung by his landlady trying to have his way with her pet dog.

Police allege Bradley Steven Whitehead, 37, was allegedly caught attempting to mount the great dane, named Missy, at a home at Endeavour Valley near Cooktown on December 12.

He was charged with attempted bestiality. The charge carries a maximum penalty of seven years' jail.

The case was scheduled for mention in Cairns Magistrates' Court on Feb 23, 2010, but Mr Whitehead did not appear in court and the case was adjourned to March 12, when he will be required to attend.

Mr Whitehead is also charged with possessing dangerous drugs and two counts of stealing.

References

• Cairns.Com.Au - Feb 23, 2010

Note: Classifications and other fields should not be used to determine what specific charges the suspect is facing or was convicted of - they are for research and statistical purposes only. The case report and subsequent updates outline the specific charges. Charges referenced in the original case report may be modified throughout the course of the investigation or trial, so case updates, when available, should always be considered the most accurate reflection of charges.

For more information regarding classifications and usage of this database, please visit the database notes and disclaimer.