A Dubois County man has been arrested for illegally dumping trash.
Conservation officers started an investigation into a series of illegal dumps when back in early May, 4 separate illegal dumps were found at the Dubois/Pike County line. Names and addresses in the trash led officers across three counties.
After interviewing landowners and possible suspects, 27-year-old Andrew Masterson of Huntingburg was found to have allegedly been removing trash from a property in exchange for scrap metal. The property owner believed the trash was going to a landfill. 40 bags of trash were located on private property in multiple locations.
Masterson is charged with Criminal Mischief, Criminal Trespass, Littering and Hindering a Conservation Officer. He was also found to be driving with a suspended license and with false and fictitious plates.
