A couple identified as Dakota McIe, 23, and Ciarra Lacey, 22, are facing charges of child neglect and animal abuse after authorities were reportedly alerted to the conditions inside their residence.
The couple were arrested after an eyewitness reportedly provided police with footage showing the interior of the property on August 5.
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According to reports, a child and three dogs were allegedly being kept inside the residence, which was described as being heavily infested with insects and filled with trash, waste and human vomit.
The conditions reportedly extended to areas close to where the child slept.
According to footage reportedly provided to authorities by an eyewitness, large swarms of flies could be seen around the kitchen, including near piles of rotting food and garbage.
The witness reportedly said the condition of the property created such a strong odour that they became nauseated.
The residence also reportedly had no air conditioning, while part of the bathroom was said to be unusable.
According to deputies with the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, officers who responded to the residence allegedly found three dogs confined inside cages that smelled strongly of urine.
The animals were reportedly found without visible food or water, prompting authorities to call animal control to remove them from the property.
Child Protective Services was also contacted following the discovery.
The child, whose age and sex have not been disclosed, was subsequently placed in the custody of a grandparent.
Lacey reportedly remains in custody at Tygart Valley Regional Bail on a $30,000 cash-only bond.
McIe, meanwhile, was released on August 11 after posting his $5,000 bond.