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MILFORD — A Milford man was arrested after having sexual intercourse with a female pony on several occasions.

Phillip Butler

Phillip Butler, 72, 703 West CR 1250N, Milford, is being charged with bestiality, a level 6 felony, and criminal trespass, a class A misdemeanor.

A complaint was filed with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department on April 20 in regards to someone having sex with a pony.

The witness stated that he observed Butler’s truck parked near the barn on April 19. When the witness entered the barn, he observed Butler standing behind a female pony named Duchess. Butler’s pants were down and he was having sexual intercourse with the animal. When the witness confronted Butler, he stated he has a problem and wouldn’t do it again.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, the witness has caught Butler having intercourse with a pony on several occasions. The witness’s wife and daughter have also caught Butler having sexual intercourse with ponies. The witness was able to capture photographs of the indecent acts by setting up a motion sensing camera.

In the fall of 2016, Butler was told not to come back on the property. The officer talked with the owner of the property who confirmed that Butler was not allowed on his property.

On Monday, April 24, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department spoke with Butler. He admitted to the officer that he was not allowed on the property and further stated that he did have sex with the pony. Butler also revealed that he takes the pony to the back shed so no one can see him.

Butler was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail on May 22 with a $5,250 surety and cash bond.