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Warren County Couple Indicted on Dozens of Counts in Alleged Child Rape and Sexual Conduct With Animals

The case began after a Google tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led deputies to McCollister’s account.

Overview

  • Tony McCollister, 43, and Erica Grove, 43, are jailed in Warren County and scheduled for arraignment on Feb. 4.
  • Grove faces 24 counts that include rape, corrupting another with drugs, gross sexual imposition, endangering children, illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material, and sexual conduct with an animal.
  • McCollister faces 30 counts that include rape, corrupting another with drugs, gross sexual imposition, endangering children, pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor or impaired person, and sexual conduct with an animal.
  • Investigators say they found videos showing the pair engaging in sexual conduct with two dogs, in addition to child sexual abuse material.
  • Prosecutors say evidence indicates a girl under six was drugged and raped, and they note the investigation remains active with potential additional victims under review.