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

Cody Rowe, 28, of Dyer, was arrested Wednesday morning following a search warrant on suspicion of poaching at his home in the 8500 block of Sheffield.

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

The animals were removed and are being cared for at Lake County Animal Control, 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:

• Illegal possession and taking of 31 white-tailed deer,
• 23 counts of animal neglect.
• Three counts of removing Eastern Box Turtles from the wild,
• One capture of a small-sized turtle,
• Inability to purchase a hunting license
• One count of unlawful possession of bobcat (tail),
• A count hunting deer with the help of bait,
• One piece of misinformation and
• One count of obstructing a Protection Officer.

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