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Pets Seized from Tony McCollister Following Arrest on Obscenity and Animal Cruelty Charges

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Pets belonging to Tony McCollister, a former A&E television personality, were confiscated during an ongoing investigation.

McCollister was arrested in Ohio on charges of pandering obscenity involving a minor and sexual conduct with an animal.

Warren County Sheriff Barry Riley confirmed that the animals were seized during the investigation and are currently being cared for. While the sheriff's office did not specify the type of animals involved in the alleged sexual conduct, WLWT5 reported that the charges pertained to two dogs.

McCollister was arrested on Tuesday and subsequently posted a $250,000 bail following a court hearing this week. As part of his release conditions, he has been ordered to have no contact with any children or pets. He is scheduled to appear in court again next Tuesday.

Attempts to obtain a comment from McCollister have not received a response.

In 2015, McCollister appeared on the A&E program "Neighbors with Benefits." The show, which featured him and his wife, Diana McCollister, engaged in swinging with other couples, was canceled after two episodes due to public scrutiny.