Authorities in Lemont have arrested a local man after discovering dozens of animals living in cramped conditions across a residential property. Police arrived at a home on McCarthy Road to find seventy six dogs distributed between the main house and an attached garage, sparking what officials describe as a severe hoarding situation.
The resident, fifty eight year old Andrew Malak, was taken into custody following the discovery. While the primary focus remains on the welfare of the rescued animals, investigators revealed that the case expanded beyond animal neglect when they discovered several firearms on site. Malak now faces multiple counts of animal cruelty alongside separate felony weapons charges stemming from the recovery of three guns during the search.
Rescue teams worked quickly to remove the dogs from the premises to ensure they received proper medical attention and shelter. The sheer volume of animals found within a single residence has shocked neighbors and underscored the scale of the operation authorities encountered upon entering the home and garage. Local agencies are continuing their investigation into how such a large number of animals were kept unnoticed for so long.
