The Shasta County District Attorney's Office filed four counts of child endangerment against two men and a woman who were arrested this week at a mobile home park off Lake Boulevard in north Redding.
The felony charges were filed against Jack Vandeventer, 43, Nola Vandeventer, 40, and Robert Hulsey, 36.
Redding police went to the Oakwood Mobile Home Park to check on the condition of
several children who were reportedly living in poor conditions, officers said.
The DA's office also said that police were told of a possible electrical problem in a trailer.
Officers determined the filthy condition of the residence was a threat to the four children's health. The Shasta County Department of Children and Family Services took the four youths, ranging in age from 9 to 17, into protective custody.
Police found 41 dogs living at the residence, which had feces on the floors. Animal control officers responded and took custody of the dogs.
Officers said the three adults told them they were responsible for the custody and care of the youths, and were home-schooling them. But police said they didn't find any evidence of home-schooling.
"All four children appeared academically behind for their ages," police said in a statement.
Police said the children had feces on their feet, which officers believe came from the dogs living inside the home. A total of seven people were living in the residence, police said.
Officers also said they saw rat, roach, ant and fly infestations. A water leak and makeshift wiring also were discovered.
Police said rats had gnawed electrical wiring and bored holes in the subfloor.
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