INDIANA – An Indiana man faces multiple charges after a search of his home revealed dozens of animals in poor condition and led to numerous fish and wildlife violations, officials said.

Cody Rowe, 28, of Dyer, was arrested Wednesday morning following a search warrant for suspected illegal hunting at his home in the 8500 block of Sheffield.

During the search, authorities found 23 dogs, five cats, three box turtles (an endangered species) and a snapping turtle in Rowe’s possession, according to the Lake County Sheriff. They also removed at least 29 deer skulls.

The animals were removed and are being cared for by Lake County Animal Control, the Hobart Humane Society and Humane Indiana.

Following the search, Rowe was booked into the Lake County Jail on the following charges, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources:

• 31 counts of illegal possession and taking of white-tailed deer,
• 23 counts of animal neglect.
• Three counts of removing eastern box turtles from the wild,
• One count of possession of an undersized snapping turtle,
• One count of failure to purchase a hunting license,
• One count of illegal possession of bobcat (tail),
• One count of hunting deer using bait,
• One count of false information, and
• One count of obstructing a conservation officer

Multiple agencies assisted in Rowe’s arrest and the investigation is ongoing.