Tony McCollister, 43-year-old, was arrested in Warren County, Ohio, charged with serious sexual crimes that involve abuse of a minor and acts of bestiality with two dogs of his own.
McCollister was known for his participation in a controversial reality show about couples swingersbut it was canceled after its second episode due to public rejection.
Serious charges of child sexual abuse and bestiality
McCollister was arrested last Tuesday, December 23, after an investigation into images of child sexual abuse were linked to his Google account. In addition to the child abusea serious crime, the investigation also ended in charges against him for bestialityin which two dogs he owned would be involved.
According to court records, the abuse occurred a month before his arrest, on November 23. Furthermore, it would be involved a woman identified by authorities as Erica Grove, she is the owner of the casa on Lavender Way where McCollister resides.
Grove has no records of having been arrestedbut it is known that faces a charge of sexual behavior con animals and that she was summoned by the Court on the same day as the man. The authorities did not provide details about the exact nature of the relationship between the two involved, although it is known that she was not part of the reality show where McCollister appeared in 2015.
A bond of $250,000
The judge gave McCollister a bail of $250,000, in addition to issuing measures prohibiting him from having contact with minors and animals, while the investigation continues and the case is analyzed. digital content seized from his personal accounts.
If found guilty, McCollister He could be sentenced to up to 8 years in prison and a fine of $15,000. Despite bail, the man remains under arrest custody. His next court date is Tuesday, December 30 at 11:00 am.
Los charges contra Grove They are minor, so the penalties you would face would be minor. His next court appearance is also Tuesday, but two hours after McCollisterat 1:00 in the afternoon.
A reality show with a “bad reputation”
McCollister In 2015, he starred in the reality show chain A&E “Neighbors with Benefits.” The program sought to document the daily lives of three swinger couples from Los Angeles County. Warrenin Ohioamong the couples were McCollister along with a woman identified as Diana.
The series had a very bad reception from the public due to the theme, with strong criticism only after two episodes, so the network preferred to cancel it.
