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FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A former police officer who had inappropriate sexual contact with his dog was convicted of bestiality Monday.
Steven Rosales, 35, pleaded guilty to three counts. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 26.
In a news release, District Attorney Eric Toney stated “Law enforcement officers have earned a tremendous amount of respect within our communities. When they break that trust it’s heartbreaking but they will be held accountable, just like any other person. Thankfully, this defendant doesn’t represent the incredible law enforcement officers across our great state that risk their lives every day to keep us safe.”
Rosales is a former school liaison officer in Washington County charged with misconduct in office and one count of sexual misconduct by a school staff member. Prosecutors say he exchanged explicit photos and more than 9,000 texts with a Kewaskum High School student. The next hearing in that case is Nov. 11.
While investigating that case, police reviewed the contents of Rosales’ phone, and found conversations “regarding Steven engaging in sexual intercourse and cunnilingus with his dog.”
In the texts, he describes the interactions with the dog, and also explains his behavior.
“I know, but still a weird thing to hear. And it’s illegal. I just don’t want you thinking I’m a weirdo. I just want you to understand that’s what happened when I have alone downtime,” one text from Rosales states.
Police went to Rosales’ home in Campbellsport, where they found three dogs, all golden retrievers. Rosales said the contact was with just one of them, a 4-year-old named Tolula.
“Steven confirmed there were messages sent between him and Witness 1 about involving animals and sexual acts. Steven said he did this to try to get Witness 1 to be aroused by his actions,” the complaint states.
The Kewaskum Police Department said Rosales is no longer employed by the department.
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