Several Dogs Removed From Lemont Home, Charges Pending For Homeowner: Police

LEMONT, IL — One person is in custody, and several dogs are being removed from a home in Lemont on Thursday, Lemont Police told Patch.

The Lemont Police Department remains at the scene in the 800 block of McCarthy Road, and this is an active investigation, police said. Police did not provide an exact number of dogs removed from the home.

Cook County Animal Control, the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Animal Cruelty Unit, and animal control units from several surrounding jurisdictions are assisting with the investigation and removal of the animals, police told Patch.

A search warrant is being executed at the home, and there is no threat to the public, according to poice.

The homeowner is in custody, and criminal charges are pending, police said.

McCarthy Street remains closed between McCarthy Road and Sobieski Street as of Thursday evening.