Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Thibodaux couple was arrested in connection with bestiality and child cruelty charges. Phillip Babin, 28, and Hailey Mire, 24, were arrested Wednesday.

In May 2026, Babin had reportedly struck Mire’s daughter in the face with a curtain rod, which led to injuries. Following an investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for Babin’s arrest for second degree cruelty to a juvenile. He was arrested on May 15, 2026, and was subsequently released after posting bail in the amount of $50,000.

As the investigation continued, detectives obtained a search warrant for Babin and Mire’s residence. During the search, they recovered several digital devices belonging to Mire and Babin, which contained videos of sexual acts involving a dog.

Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for Babin and Mire. On June 17, 2026, they were arrested and booked on the warrants into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux.

Babin was charged with 36 counts of sexual abuse of an animal in addition to his initial charge of second degree cruelty to a juvenile. His bail is set at $360,000.

Mire was charged with 47 counts of sexual abuse of an animal and obstruction of justice. Her bail is set at $520,000.