Top cop accused of filming himself having sex with dog now charged with possessing 200 child porn pics and videos
At least two female victims in the images appear to be as young as four years old
A COP accused of posting a video of himself having sex with a dog is now charged with possessing child porn.
Deputy Andrew C. Sustaita Jr, a six-year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff's Office, was relieved of duty after his arrest last Monday. The child porn charges were filed Friday.
According to charging documents, when deputies searched Sustaita's personal laptop, they discovered more than 200 child pornographic photos and videos.
At least two female victims in the images appear to be as young as 4 years old, documents say.
"It's very serious because of the implications on that child," said JoAnne Musick, with the Harris County District Attorney's Office Sex Crimes Division.
Sustaita was first identified as a suspect during the course of an investigation managed by the Sheriff's High Tech Crime Unit. Obscene material was linked to a Harris County computer account.
"It's rare the office files obscenity charges, but in this case, it was so graphic, we felt compelled to do so," Musick said.
A video reportedly shows Sustaita involved in a sex act with a small dog.
"It's early in the investigation. I'm not going to comment until we find out more information about the allegations," said Nathan Hennigan, one of Sustaita's defense attorneys.
Investigators don't believe Sustaita produced the child pornography himself, said Musick, rather bought or traded for it.
Sustaita is out on bond on all charges and expected back in court on February 16.
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Investigators from the Harris County Sheriff's Office in Texas, US, were tipped off about dog sex footage, which allegedly showed him involved in an act of bestiality.
They then began an investigation into the obscene footage which had been posted online.
Abc7 reported the high tech crime unit discovered an account in Sustaita's area was running the clip which is said to have shown him involved in a sex act with a small dog.
He was immediately relieved of his duties after his arrest."
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said: "The possession of obscene and illicit material is made even more troubling when a sheriff's office employee is found to be involved.
"Every resource of this office will be dedicated to protecting the public and holding our employees accountable for wrongdoing."
The deputy has a history of law enforcement in his family, his father is said to be devastated by the allegations which have been made.
Another source said he was honourable and a family man
Sustaita was charged with obscenity, which means he could face jail.
His LinkedIn profile says before going into the Sheriff's office, he worked as a U.S. Army specialist, and was stationed in the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.
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