A FORMER reality TV star has been arrested for shocking sex crimes and banned from going near her pets.
Former A&E personality Tony McCollister, 43, who briefly appeared on a show about swingers, was arrested on child and animal abuse charges and taken into custody in Warren, Ohio, on December 23.
The neighbors with Benefits The star has since been ordered to stay at least 500 feet away from the two dogs he allegedly abused, according to court records obtained by TMZ.
McCollister has also been prohibited from being around animals and minor children.
Court documents specify that he cannot “force sexual relations” with minors or pets.
Following their arrest, Warren County Sheriff Barry Riley revealed that both dogs were confiscated by deputies and are now safe.
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The shocking case came to light over the weekend when it emerged that McCollister had been arrested on disturbing charges. sex crime charges in Ohio.
He was arrested in Warren County and charged with pandering to obscenities involving a minor and engaging in sexual conduct with animals, according to WLWT.
Prosecutors allege that McCollister uploaded child sexual abuse material to his Google account and committed acts involving two dogs he owned.
He was brought before a judge last week and held on $250,000 (£185,000) bail when the sickening allegations emerged.
McCollister remains behind bars and is due back in court on December 30.
He already appeared in a virtual court hearing after his arrest, according to images obtained by WLWT sample.
The disgraced star was one of the swingers featured in the 2015 A&E series Neighbors with Benefits, which was pulled from the air after just two episodes amid furious backlash.
The series followed “swinger couples in a suburban community,” according to IMDB.
It starred married couples in an Ohio suburb as they explored open relationships while juggling everyday life.
A&E later confirmed that it would not air the remaining seven episodes and quietly shelved the series.
After the show was pulled, McCollister told Fox19 NOW in 2015, “We got some bad reviews on the first episode and some great reviews on the second episode.”
McCollister and his then-partner Diana appeared on the show and share three children. The former couple shares three children, according to Us weekly.
At the time, Diana said: “We did it for a reason. We want our story to be told.
“That’s how we swing. We just want to show our side of things because we feel happy.”
“We have a great life.”
“It keeps their marriage exciting,” he added.
“There are no borders. We don’t know what we are going to do tomorrow or the day after.” next day or the next day.”
McCollister reiterated: “The lifestyle is not for everyone. You’re not going to force your spouse to adopt it and end up well.
“There are a lot of negative things that come with this, but it can be a very positive thing if you approach it in an open and honest way with open and honest communication.”
