A Parke County man has been charged with improper disposal of dead animals.

The Parke County Sheriff's Office began an investigation after several calls and complaints about improper care and disposal of animals.  Deputies located a site in northern Parke County where more than a dozen dead cows, sheep and goats were found.

Connor Crum, 22, of Bloomingdale, was arrested on a felony warrant for failure to properly dispose of a dead animal.  Crum was arrested when he was stopped for a traffic violation.