APPLETON, Wis. — A Wisconsin man is facing multiple charges after police removed a crocodile, snakes, lizards and several other animals from an Appleton home.
Appleton police now tell us animals in the home included a small crocodile, large snakes, frogs and more https://t.co/uznWu9JSQR pic.twitter.com/iTS9hWc9GW
— WBAY-TV 2 (@WBAY) August 17, 2020
According to WBAY-TV, Appleton police arrested Kyle Komp, 21, on disorderly conduct and concealed weapons charges Friday after responding to a reported disturbance at a south side home. He was booked into the Outgamie County Jail, the outlet reported.
Authorities also recommended charging Komp with a concealed weapons violation in Calumet County, police said in a news release Sunday.
“Due to the complexity of the ongoing investigations, which include the welfare of various animals and reptiles, the Appleton Police Department’s Animal Control Unit and humane officer were summoned to assist in the case,” the release said. “A search warrant was executed at the south side residence, and numerous animals and reptiles were removed, among other things. The investigation into this matter remains active.”
MEDIA RELEASE Aug 16, 2020 Appleton Police Investigate Incident Resulting in Removal of Reptiles and Other Domesticated...
Posted by Appleton Police Department on Sunday, August 16, 2020
In addition to the crocodile, snakes and lizards, authorities found several frogs, four rabbits, four ducks, a chicken, two guinea pigs, a black scorpion, a dog and multiple fish during their search, WBAY reported.
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