A man from northwest suburban Roselle, in DuPage County, faces a charge of misdemeanor animal cruelty after police said he sexually abused his pet peacock.
David Beckman, 64, of the 600 block of East Devon Avenue, was charged with the crime after police learned the bird died while they were investigating Beckman about an alleged case of indecent solicitation of a child.
Details surrounding the case with the peacock, reportedly named Phyl, were unclear Friday, as investigators said it was part of the case involving the child, the Daily Herald reported.
Court records confirmed Beckman faces three charges of harassment by telephone, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of marijuana possession, attempted indecent solicitation of a child, cruelty to animals, and two counts of battery.
He remained in the DuPage County Jail on Friday on a $10,000 bond. An arraignment was scheduled for June 12.
More Local Stories from NBC Chicago:
- Police: Woman Arrested on Suspicion of DUI was Celebrating End of Previous DUI
- Tallest Building Title Pits Willis vs. WTC
- Dennis Rodman Says He's Doing Obama's Job
| Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | |
