LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A large police presence was seen near a home in a DeWitt Township neighborhood after the Clinton County Sheriff's Department confirmed that some "critters" were found, some "dead and some alive."

DeWitt Township police seen outside home after responding to welfare check. August 25, 2026. (WLNS)
DeWitt Township police seen outside home after responding to welfare check. August 25, 2026. (WLNS)
Clinton County Animal Control seen outside home after responding to welfare check. August 25, 2026. (WLNS)
Clinton County Animal Control seen outside home after responding to welfare check. August 25, 2026. (WLNS)

6 News was on the scene in King Arthur's Court at around 3 p.m. Tuesday and saw multiple Clinton County Sheriff's Office vehicles, including one from animal control.

A 6 News reporter witnessed a person in handcuffs being placed into the back of a Dewitt Township Police vehicle. 

6 News spoke with Lt. Dan Spitzley, who said that the office received an anonymous welfare check call. Deputies are reportedly awaiting a search warrant before entering the home to remove the animals.

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