Living Among Trash and 39 Animals: Two Minors Found; Parents Arrested
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Two parents were arrested after authorities discovered their two children, a 5-year-old and an 8-month-old, living in unsanitary conditions alongside 39 animals in a home in northeast Philadelphia. The discovery occurred at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, when FBI agents conducted a court-authorized operation at a house located in the 7100 block of Whittaker Avenue. According to the Philadelphia Police, the investigation that led agents to the residence was not related to the condition of the property. However, once inside the house, investigators reported finding an alarming scene. Authorities stated that the home was filled with trash, waste, empty food boxes and bags, as well as a large amount of accumulated items, posing a risk to those living there. Officers announced that the two children were removed from the location and are being evaluated at a hospital. The Pennsylvania SPCA also responded to the emergency after authorities found 38 cats and one dog inside the scene. The woman in the house, 44-year-old Megan Bach, was arrested at the scene. Shortly after, 43-year-old Thomas Bach arrived and was also detained. Both were identified as the parents of the minors. The two adults face charges of endangering the welfare of a child, recklessly endangering another person, criminal conspiracy, possession of an instrument of crime, and possession of an offensive weapon. Thomas Bach appeared before a judge on Wednesday, July 8. The prosecution had requested bail close to one million dollars for both defendants, but the court set bail at $125,000 for each. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 20. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Police continue to investigate the case.
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