Verbatim via PSP Trp. J HQ Lancaster, PA
07/26/2023 – 1000hrs
ACCUSED
Upper Valley Rd., Christiana, PA 17509, Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster Co
Uriah Peretz GROFF – W/N/M, 22 YOA
This incident was investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation – Central Computer Crime Unit with assistance from the Pennsylvania State Police Animal Cruelty Officer and the Pennsylvania Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA). Through an ongoing investigation and subsequent forensic analysis, the Pennsylvania State Police Central Computer Crime Unit determined that Uriah Peretz GROFF possessed videos of himself engaged in sexual intercourse with dog(s) that were in his possession/care.
On 07/26/2023, members from the PSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation – Central Computer Crime Unit, PSP Lancaster Patrol, PSP Animal Cruelty Officer and the PSPCA executed a Search Warrant on Upper Valley Rd., Christiana, PA 17509, Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster Co. An arrest warrant was also obtained for the apprehension of Uriah Peretz GROFF related to the offenses of Sexual Intercourse with Animal and Aggravated Cruelty to Animals – Torture. During the execution of the search warrant, multiple dogs were seized and placed into the care of the PSPCA and are pending veterinary examination. On 07/26/2022 Uriah Peretz GROFF was taken into custody and charged with Sexual Intercourse with Animal and Aggravated Cruelty to Animals – Torture. A preliminary arraignment was held in front of Lancaster Co. MDJ Raymond Sheller at District Court 02-3-05. GROFF was given $50,000 bail and remanded into custody the Lancaster County Prison. GROFF is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for 08/07/2023 at 0930hrs.