old news-still funny

Police say they arrested 63-year-old Marian Wegiel (WEE'-gil) on Monday evening in his neighbor's corral. He told police that was comforting the female horse because she had been scared by a loud noise.

Neighbors say they saw Wegiel inappropriately touching the horse, which was crying in pain.

Besides fourth-degree sexual assault, Wegiel is charged with cruelty to animals, criminal trespass and breach of peace. He is due in court on Nov. 1.

Wegiel did not immediately return a call for comment.