Woman Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Dog: Meriden Police

MERIDEN, CT — A woman is accused of sexually assaulting a dog, according to Meriden police.

The Meriden Police Department’s Special Crimes Unit, along with Meriden Animal Control, began investigating the reported sexual abuse of a dog on April 6, according to Lt. Darrin McKay.

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After a thorough investigation, McKay said an arrest warrant was obtained for 45-year-old Kristiina Kennedy on charges of sexual assault of an animal and sexual assault of an animal by creating/distributing pornography.

Kennedy turned herself in to the Meriden Police Department on Wednesday. She was released after posting a $10,000 bond with a court date of May 13.

McKay said Kennedy surrendered the dog to the City of Meriden Animal Control when a search warrant was served at her home on April 7.

The dog was brought to a veterinarian to be examined and was found to not have any injuries, according to McKay,

During the investigation, McKay said “concern for the safety of two cats at the residence was also developed.”

Meriden detectives and Meriden Animal Control went back to the home and also seized the two cats, according to police.

McKay said the City of Meriden is petitioning to retain custody of the two cats with a hearing scheduled for May 1 at Meriden Superior Court.

“The Meriden Police Department takes allegations of sexual assault involving animals extremely seriously,” McKay wrote in a news release. “We understand that these cases are deeply troubling to the community, and we share that concern. We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation and pursuing appropriate charges to ensure accountability and protect animal welfare.”