Linda Blair's Home Searched Over Dog Rescue Operations
WHO:
Deadline - Linda Blair, the Exorcist star and animal rescue activist
TMZ - Around 70 members of law enforcement and other agencies
WHAT:
Deadline - Linda Blair stated that the search was primarily about "paperwork" related to her reported kennel operation.
Deadline - Linda Blair stated she is "doing fine" after the search of her property.
TMZ - The search was conducted on a Friday.
NY Post - Officials made a "stunning discovery" during the raid, though specific details were not disclosed.
Deadline - Linda Blair's property was searched by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control regarding a reported kennel operation.
TMZ - The search was to determine how many rescue dogs were on the property.
TMZ - The search was not a warrant for any criminal conduct.
WHERE:
Deadline - Southern California property belonging to Linda Blair
TMZ - The search involved the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control and the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning.
WHY:
Deadline - The search was related to paperwork concerning the reported kennel operation.
HOW:
TMZ - The search involved a coordinated effort by law enforcement and animal control officials.
(UPDATED August 2, 2026 07:28 UTC)
Linda Blair has announced that the ongoing search is mainly focused on "paperwork" connected to her reported kennel operation. This update comes as authorities continue their investigation into the matter. The deadline for this search was set for 22:16 UTC.
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(UPDATED August 1, 2026 22:16 UTC)
Linda Blair has stated that she is "doing fine" following the search of her property, which took place on a Friday. During the raid, officials reportedly made a "stunning discovery," although specific details about what was found have not been disclosed. The search has garnered significant media attention, with outlets like TMZ and the New York Post covering the developments.
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(UPDATED August 1, 2026 17:17 UTC)
Linda Blair's property in Southern California was searched by around 70 members of law enforcement and animal control officials from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control. The search aimed to assess the number of rescue dogs on the property and was linked to paperwork regarding a reported kennel operation, but it was not a warrant for any criminal conduct. This coordinated effort involved both the animal care department and the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning.