A mixed-breed dog was being placed in foster care June 20, 2006 after being rescued from a transient Indiantown man who was allegedly having sex with the puppy.
A witness called a Martin County deputy who arrived to find Junio Trenta, 31, having anal intercourse with the dog amid the woods in the 3200 block of Southeast Dixie Highway about 12:11 p.m. on June 19, 2006.
Upon being seen, Trenta said, "It's my dog," and, "What's the problem?" The male dog ran and hid behind the deputies, according to a report released. Trenta, a Mexican citizen working as a laborer, was charged with one count of felony sexual bestiality and one count of felony animal cruelty. He was also charged with one misdemeanor count each of giving a false name to deputies, exposure of sexual organs and possession of paraphernalia after a marijuana-smoking pipe was found in his pocket, according to the report. He was being held on a $13,000 bail Tuesday at the Martin County jail.
Records from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement show Trenta spent 28 days in jail after pleading no contest to an Orange County misdemeanor larceny charge in 2005.
The dog, a 4-month-old Argentine Dogo, was being cared for by the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. "He's already been evaluated by the vet, and the vet says he's OK and will recover from whatever happened," Humane Society spokeswoman Roberta Synal said Tuesday. "If he's put in a good foster home, he's going to get lots of love and training." Synal said the Humane Society, through the foster parent, would maintain custody of the dog, an unusual breed, until officials determine who actually owns it. If the owner or the legal process gives ownership to the Humane Society, the dog would be put up for adoption. "If anyone wants to help out, the best thing they can do is come here and be a foster parent," she said. Case UpdatesPolice said that upon their arrival, they found Enrique Garcia sexually assaulting a 28-pound, 14-to-16-week-old dog of mixed breed.
Garcia has been charged with sexual beastiality, animal cruelty, possession of paraphernalia, giving a false name and exposure of sexual organs. His bond is $13,000.
Detectives said Garcia admitted only to having the dog in his lap, and initially gave the name of Junio Trenta to jail deputies. The dog was examined by a veterinarian and appears to be fine. Police are currently searching for the owner. | Source: Yahoo News - June 20, 2006
Update posted on Jun 30, 2006 - 1:08AM |
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