Woman filmed transporting children in pet kennels arrested

Cell phone video taken by a concerned citizen in southwest Tennessee shows a woman releasing her two grandchildren from dog kennels in the back of her trunk.

Leimome Cheeks, 62, has been arrested and charged on two counts of child endangerment for the disturbing incident that took place in Memphis on Saturday evening.

The children, ages seven and eight, were questioned by police following their grandmother's arrest.

The children told authorities that Cheeks claimed there wasn't enough room for them to sit safely in a seat.

The kids also complained they were hot during the drive, while being kept in a confined space in the trunk, according to WREG.

They said Cheeks didn't have air conditioning on and kept the windows closed.

Temperatures were in the mid-90's Saturday in the city.

Neighbors of Cheeks expressed their shock after learning about the incident.

Skylark Blake told the local news outlet that Cheeks is 'a nice lady' and he 'can't see her doing that.'

Other residents called the grandmother, who cares for two puppies, a woman of strong faith.

Further investigation is currently underway