The Hancock County Sheriff’s office said today that a LuVerne, Iowa man was charged with bestiality after an investigation into an incident at a rural Britt residence.
Steven Michael Schindler, 49, of LuVerne, was charged with bestiality, an aggravated misdemeanor. If convicted, the offense is punishable by up to 2 years in prison and $6,250 in fines as a as completion of a mental health evaluation and treatment.
According to the press release, the criminal complaint alleges that Schindler went to a rural customer’s residence under the ruse of delivering propane. Outside of the home, Schindler engaged in sex acts with the customer’s dog.
Schindler made his initial appearance before a magistrate shortly after the filing of the complaint and was released on his own recognizance. A hearing is set for March 15, 2012.