Parents Allegedly Kept One Child in Dog Kennel and Face Charges

Two Wake County parents were arrested and charged after authorities reported alleged abuse of their six children; they appeared in court and are being held without bond.

Two Wake County, North Carolina, parents were arrested in early April after investigators reported alleged sexual and child abuse. Authorities say the couple had six children, ages 1 to 15, who were removed from the home in mid-February. Court filings reported that one child was allegedly kept in a dog kennel. Both parents were charged and made an initial court appearance in early April. Known details: - Investigators received a report of alleged sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect in late February and the six children were removed from the home in mid-February. - Court documents and reports state one child was allegedly kept in a dog kennel. - Authorities identified the parents as Lacy Douglas Hocutt Jr. and Rachelleigh Marie Galasso; both were arrested April 1 and face multiple felony charges, according to the sheriff's office. - The parents appeared in court on April 2 and are being held without bond; further proceedings were not specified. Summary: Officials say the alleged abuse led to criminal charges and removal of the children from the home. The parents remain jailed without bond after an initial court appearance, and further proceedings are undetermined at this time.