New Castle County Police have arrested 49-year old Sandra Kelsch and her husband, 48-year old Edward Kelsch and charged them with endangering the welfare of a child.
Last Friday, police responded to the 800 block of Chambers Road in Newark, Delaware on an assist request from the SPCA.
Armed with a search warrant, the officers entered the home. The officers report that they smelled urine and found the house in "deplorable conditions."
Detectives found numerous dogs, cats, ducks and rabbits living in the home and freely urinating and defecating on the hardwood floors and walls. The entire house, including the refrigerator, was infested with flies.
Some of the dogs lived in the garage and were found in poor health.
The division of Family Services was called in once police learned there was a 12-year old child living in the house.
The home was condemned and the child was taken to AI DuPont Hospital for Children. The child was medically cleared and temporarily placed with relatives.
The couple has been arraigned and were released on $500 bail.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:45 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:45:51 GMT
A Powerball jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimated $590.5 million was sold in Florida, but there were also million-dollar winners sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the lottery.
A Powerball jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimated $590.5 million was sold in Florida, but there were also million-dollar winners sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the lottery's website.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:28:06 GMT
Rain moved in Saturday afternoon and the chance for it will stick around through the seven day forecast.
It becomes very unsettled across our area with clounds and showers again Sunday. The best chance for rain is in the morning and afternoon thunderstorms are possible towards our south.
Sunday is cool but we do warm up well into the 80s by Tuesday. With the warm weather comes a better chance for thunderstorms.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:01 GMT
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:38:13 GMT
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
