Snapchat video leads to arrest in bestiality case in Hall County

The Brief

  • Justin Nicholas Watson was charged with felony bestiality and misdemeanor distribution of obscene material after recording and sharing a video of sexual abuse with a dog.
  • A search warrant on Watson’s Snapchat account led to a home search, resulting in the seizure of his dog by authorities.
  • Watson posted an $8,100 bond and was released from Hall County Jail, but his legal representation status remains unclear.

GAINESVILLE, Ga. A Gainesville man was arrested last week for recording himself having sex with a dog.

What we know:

Justin Nicholas Watson, 22, was arrested on Friday and charged with bestiality (felony) and distributing obscene material (misdemeanor) following a months-long investigation and an interview with detectives.

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