Description:An Elgin man has been charged after approximately 60 dead cats and one dead dog have been found piled in a van parked at a residence in Elgin.
William C. Tinkler, 60, of the 200 block of Villa Street is currently being held on the in lieu of $150.00 bond. He has been charged with four counts of Cruelty to Animals, four counts of Violation of Owners Duties and one count of Violation of Dead Animal Disposal Act, all misdemeanors, according to the Elgin Police Department.(0:52)