Deputies find children living in ‘deplorable conditions’; two arrested

Deputies executed a search warrant for a home on South Cottonwood Street on Friday and found three children living in "deplorable" living conditions, according to a report from the Allen County Sheriff's office.

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August 15, 2023 - 2:53 PM

Allen County sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant Friday because of suspected drug use.

What they found was much worse.

In a Tuesday press release, the Sheriff’s Department announced two suspects had been arrested on three counts of aggravated child endangerment, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

During the search of the home, where at least three children lived, deputies found “deplorable” living conditions, according to the news release.

The home at 323 S. Cottonwood St. in Iola had floors covered…

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