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Case ID: 16122

Classification: Neglect / Abandonment

Animal: dog (non pit-bull), bird (pet)

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Charles Johnson

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5 dogs, 2 birds removed due to neglect
Grayslake, IL (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Nov 30, 2009
County: Lake

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Alleged
Case Images: 1 files available

Alleged: Richard Kleinpass

The Chicago police officer charged with animal neglect appeared in Lake County court on January 28, 2010.

Richard Kleinpass, 49, was ordered to return for a pretrial hearing at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11, 2010, before Judge Charles Johnson in criminal misdemeanor court.

Kleinpass is facing a separate investigation by the Chicago Police Department's Internal Affairs Division. He is an officer in the Albany Park District and has been stripped of his police powers.

Kleinpass is charged with seven counts of animal cruelty after five dogs and two birds were removed from his house in Grayslake at 281 W. Route 120 on Nov. 30, 2009.

He agreed to forfeit the animals and pay $3,375 to reimburse Lake County for the cost of veterinary services, food and shelter since the animals were seized at his last court appearance in December.

Grayslake police reported that Kleinpass brought on the problems because of the poor condition of his house. Police said some of the dogs' teeth were rotted and that those animals are now on soft-food diets. Others were emaciated and suffering from skin diseases.

Kleinpass is facing a separate investigation by the Chicago Police Department's Internal Affairs Division. He is an officer in the Albany Park District and has been stripped of his police powers.

References

• Lake County News - January 29, 2010

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