Crime & Safety
Man Had Sex With Dog, Shared Child Porn: Chester County DA
Authorities said they identified the man in the videos by "distinctive tattoos."
WEST CHESTER, PA — A man found with child porn in Chester County faces additional charges after authorities said he had sexual intercourse with a dog.
Authorities received a tip last month that an IP address in the area was sharing illegal material.
Police traced the IP address to the "Kik" social media account Stephen Jordan, 36, of Christiana in Lancaster County.
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They executed a search warrant on Dec. 17, and discovered on his devices that he had stored and shared child sexual abuse material, the Chester County District Attorney's Office said.
They also found recordings of bestiality involving a dog. Authorities identified Jordan as the participant in the videos due to his distinctive tattoos, they said.
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Jordan failed to post $200,000 bail and he was booked at Chester County Prison.
A preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 15.
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