Authorities believe that they `` had been abused or were at immediate risk of future abuse , '' said Child Protective Services spokesman Darrell Azar . NEW : Number of people removed from ranch grows to 183 , including 137 children . 18 children are in protective custody . Authorities served search , arrest warrants to members of polygamist sect . Score: 6
NEW : Number of people removed from ranch grows to 183 , including 137 children . 18 children are in protective custody . Authorities served search , arrest warrants to members of polygamist sect . Score: 6