Search warrant in hand, police officers entered Maschmeier’s residence in the 2100 block of Avenue C Tuesday morning, and found the dog as well as 10 boa constrictors. The illegal animals were taken from the residence.

Mashmeier’s court date has been scheduled for Feb. 24th, at which time he can appeal for the return of the animals. According to Council Bluffs municipal code, an animal with a propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack, to cause injury to or to otherwise endanger the safety of humans or other domestic animals is considered dangerous.