Man accused of sex act with horse sentenced

WAUSAU — A Wausau man accused of performing a sex act with a horse has been convicted on a related drug charge and sentenced to two years of probation.

Jared Kreft, 31, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana as a second offense and, as part of a plea agreement, charges of beastiality, possession of drug paraphernalia, bail jumping and disorderly conduct were dismissed but read into the official court records, according to Marathon County Assistant District Attorney Kyle Mayo. That means Kreft could not be penalized specifically for the dismissed charges, but a judge could consider the underlying facts of the charges when determining a sentence.

On Dec. 17, Marathon County sheriff's deputies were sent to a barn in the town of Wausau where they found Kreft near a horse, according to court documents. Kreft was wearing a face mask, black jacket and blue wind pants with holes cut in the groin and buttocks areas, according to court documents.

He told deputies after he was arrested that he went to the barn to perform sex acts with the horse and had viewed "horse pornography" before the incident, according to court documents.

Deputies also found a blue and red marijuana pipe when they arrested Kreft.

When they searched his apartment in the city of Wausau, a detective found a small amount of marijuana, according to court documents.

Kreft served 126 days in jail prior to being sentenced and was not given any additional jail time, according to court records.

Kreft must maintain absolute sobriety while on probation and receive any treatment or counseling deemed appropriate by his parole officer, according to court records. Kreft is also required to live with his parents, but must follow all of their rules and leave their residence if asked.

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