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Calling it a "bizarre" case, a Dunn County judge Friday sentenced a 47-year-old Baldwin man to nine months in jail for sexually assaulting three calves at a town of Lucas farm in July.
Gary W. Otto, who pleaded no contest to the charges in October, apologized for his actions during sentencing.
"I admit to the charges," he said. "I did sexually gratify myself with animals. I am truly sorry for what I did."
Judge Rod Smeltzer ordered Otto to serve two years probation and to participate and complete a sex offender program and mental health treatment. His probation agent has the option of requiring him to use electronic monitoring for 60 days.
He must undergo psychological evaluation and undergo alcohol and other drug assessment. He must have no contact with the farmers who owned the calves.
"If you look at the community as a norm it is disgusting and despicable," Smeltzer said. "It is just kind of bizarre."
Assistant district attorney Elizabeth Altman said Otto's offenses were about power, anger and control.
"According to Mr. Otto depending on how angry he was at the time of the assault determined how much force was used on an animal and if it died," Altman said, referring to a pre-sentence investigation. "I realize in this case the animals didn't die. Based on that statement, it is clear to see these are violent offenses."
Otto admitted he began assaulting animals when he was eight years old, Altman said.
Otto's defense lawyer Jorv Gavic of Spring Valley said Otto had acknowledged he had a problem and has sought counseling.
Otto was previously convicted of disorderly conduct in St. Croix County in 1999 for having sexual contact with livestock.
Calling it a "bizarre" case, a Dunn County judge Friday sentenced a 47-year-old Baldwin man to nine months in jail for sexually assaulting three calves at a town of Lucas farm in July.
Gary W. Otto, who pleaded no contest to the charges in October, apologized for his actions during sentencing.
"I admit to the charges," he said. "I did sexually gratify myself with animals. I am truly sorry for what I did."
Judge Rod Smeltzer ordered Otto to serve two years probation and to participate and complete a sex offender program and mental health treatment. His probation agent has the option of requiring him to use electronic monitoring for 60 days.
He must undergo psychological evaluation and undergo alcohol and other drug assessment. He must have no contact with the farmers who owned the calves.
"If you look at the community as a norm it is disgusting and despicable," Smeltzer said. "It is just kind of bizarre."
Assistant district attorney Elizabeth Altman said Otto's offenses were about power, anger and control.
"According to Mr. Otto depending on how angry he was at the time of the assault determined how much force was used on an animal and if it died," Altman said, referring to a pre-sentence investigation. "I realize in this case the animals didn't die. Based on that statement, it is clear to see these are violent offenses."
Otto admitted he began assaulting animals when he was eight years old, Altman said.
Otto's defense lawyer Jorv Gavic of Spring Valley said Otto had acknowledged he had a problem and has sought counseling.
Otto was previously convicted of disorderly conduct in St. Croix County in 1999 for having sexual contact with livestock.
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