Not Disclosed

2 children and 68 Pit Bulls rescued

Wichita, KS

July 25, 2006

Two children were removed from a home in Wichita on Tuesday, July 25^th, when Police Officers and a State Social Worker went to check on the welfare of an 11-year old boy and 5-year old girl and found 68 Pit Bulls.  The children’s father insisted there were no children at the residence and slammed the door, but after officials heard the children, they forced their way inside.  Both children were placed in protective custody.

After obtaining a search warrant, Wichita Police Officers began removing the 68 Pit Bulls. Some bore scars, suggesting they were used for fighting.  Wichita Police Capt. Randy Landen stated that the dogs were bred at the home for sale on the Internet.  The dogs were taken to a Wichita shelter. 

Cpt. Landen stated that the children and their mother had been living at the home since March.

The father was arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest, obstructing the legal process and child endangerment.

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KCTV5 News