Chad Mason, 36, was detained after damaging a nativity display at another church nearby, engaging in sexual activity with a dog in front of children, and attempting to steal a car.

Florida resident Chad Mason was taken into custody on Sunday, December 4 on suspicion of many offences, including having sex with an animal, showing sexual organs, and causing criminal damage to a house of worship.

The Goldendoodle dog was being walked by Mason, who was its owner’s acquaintance, in an apartment complex in the 2600 block of McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater at about 4:30 on Sunday. After that, he started having sex with the dog in front of several grownups and a minor.

One of the adult witnesses confronted Mason, who then fled the scene to enter Northwood Presbyterian Church. He entered the church and proceeded to knock over a nativity display, break several potted plants and throw children’s toys from the playground area. Mason’s actions resulted in an estimated $400 in damages to the church, according to police officers.

 
He then left the church and went to an adjacent neighborhood, where he destroyed a mailbox and attempted to steal a car.

Officers then arrested him and booked him into the Pinellas County Jail.

Mason has since been released on bond. He will appear in court later in December.

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