Florida Man Accused of Sex with Dog

(Tampa, Florida) A 57-year-old local man, Bernard Marsonek, has been accused of engaging in sex with a pit bull in his yard.

Marsonek faces counts of animal cruelty, sexual activity involving animals, and felon in possession of a firearm.

When officers arrived at the home on North Marks Street, they were greeted by a small crowd of residents who were disturbed by their neighbor's activity with the dog. Several said they told Marsonek to stop, but he ignored their commands.

Officers found Marsonek inside his home, where they began to interview him. A search warrant was executed, and police seized a gun and ammunition from Marsonek, who is a convicted felon.

Details on booking are unavailable.

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