Couple arrested after child found living in ‘inhumane’ conditions, police say

Couple arrested after child found living in "dirt, pet feces, bugs and bad food." (Source: WTVG)
Published: Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:27 PM CDT

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - A couple was arrested after a child was found living in “inhumane” conditions, according to police.

Anna Lambert, 31, and Mathew Copeland, 31, were arrested on child endangerment charges Sunday.

Court records show that Toledo police executed a search warrant at the home before arresting Lambert and Copeland.

Officers described the living conditions as “deplorable,” adding, “people with normal sensibilities would consider inhumane.”

Police found a child living among large amounts of dirt, pet feces, bugs and bad food.