FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Frankfort couple is facing charges after authorities found four children and several animals living in what they called "horrifying and dangerous" conditions.
According to court documents, 40-year-old Gregory Johnson and 25-year-old Sarah Hewitt Johnson were arrested by the Franklin County Sherriff's Office on Thursday afternoon.
Officers found four children living in what one officer called "deplorable" conditions.
They described trash piled on the floor reaching the height of the beds, animal feces on the ground and mattresses, and roach nests in the walls.
The children themselves were not cleaned, nor were their beds or clothing authorities said.
Arrest records for the couple say officers were at the house investigating reports of animal neglect.
Gregory's own mother even called the police and detailed claims of abuse to two dogs inside the home.
When authorities arrived at the location, they said they found two dogs, a German Shepherd mix and a German Shepherd, "running at large."
The two dogs were then taken to the Franklin County Humane Society. Officials said the German Shepherd was "very ill and malnourished," so the dog was taken to a veterinarian for treatment. Documents say the following day the German Shepherd died from apparent malnourishment.
Both Sarah and Gregory have been charged with wanton endangerment, cruelty to animals, and drug possession.
They are currently being held at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
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