RANGER ACTIVITIES DIVISION
                           MORNING REPORT

Attention: Directorate
           Regional and Park Chief Rangers, USPP, BIFC, FLETC
           CC: RAD Information Net

Day/date: Friday, February 2, 1990

89-370 - Dinosaur (Colorado) - Follow-up on Poaching Incident

On the morning of October 27, 1989, park rangers apprehended and arrested
M.L., 39, and D.H., 18, for poaching deer in the monument.
The two were captured after a high-speed chase. The pair were charged with
attempting to elude a peace officer, reckless driving, speeding, taking of
wildlife, and failure to possess either valid state drivers licenses or
hunting licenses. M.L. was also charged with possession of marijuana. A
record check on Larsen revealed that he was a two-time convicted felon and
that he had just been released from prison. D.H. pleaded state evidence and
was assessed a $500 fine after a short stay in jail. On January 23rd,
M.L. was sentenced to two consecutive 179-day terms in Federal prison for
his conviction on charges of speeding and illegal taking of wildlife. The
state of Utah has two felony arrest warrants awaiting M.L. after the
conclusion of this sentence. (Jerry Ballard, DINO, via telefax report from
Jim Reilly, RAD/RMRO, 4:30 EDT, 2/1/90).

OFFICE NOTES

1) IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Government Printing Office has notified us that the
1990 Golden Eagle Passes will be shipped to regional offices in the NPS
today, February 2nd.

STAFF STATUS

Healy and Loach at meeting with regional law enforcement specialists at
FLETC, Farabee at SAR meeting in Seattle, Kreis on lieu day.


Prepared by WASO Division of Ranger Activities

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