RANGER ACTIVITIES DIVISION MORNING REPORT Attention: Directorate Regional and Park Chief Rangers, USPP, BIFC, FLETC CC: RAD Information Net Day/date: Thursday, February 14, 1991 INCIDENTS 91-47 - Glen Canyon (Arizona/Utah) - Assault on Ranger Shortly before midnight on February 10th, rangers Keith Lober and Ariel Leonard responded to a medical at the residence of C. and K.W. in the trailer village at Wahweap. Lober is a paramedic; Leonard is an IEMT. K.W., 37, had complained of chest pains, but became agitated when the rangers arrived. A family bout ensued, and she refused examination or transportation to a hospital. When she was prevented from leaving the trailer, K.W. went to a couch, pulled out an eight-inch butcher knife which she had hidden there, and made a deliberate stab at Lober, inflicting a superficial laceration on the middle finger of his left hand. Lober stepped back, drew his service revolver, and ordered her to drop the knife. While K.W.'s attention was focused on Lober, C.W. was able to rush her from the side and disarm her. During handcuffing, Leonard sustained a minor laceration to her hand which was probably caused by K.W.'s fingernails. K.W. was taken to the Page Hospital, where she refused treatment, and was then transported 120 miles to the Coconino County jail in Flagstaff. The incident is under joint investigation by the county sheriff's department and the park. K.W. has been formally charged with two counts of aggravated assault, a class III felony carrying a minimum sentence of five years and a fine of up to $150,000. C.W. is a concession employee. Alcohol was involved. Lober was wearing a protective vest. [CompuServe message from Larry Clark, CR, GLCA, 2/13] MIDDLE EAST INCIDENT UPDATE Jefferson National Expansion (Missouri) - The have been five unscheduled demonstrations held on park grounds in recent weeks four were opposed to the war, one was in support of our troops. All groups were told they would be required to obtain permits; they were requested to leave, and in all cases departed without incident. There were no more than 200 people in any of the groups. The magnetometer which was installed last month has been working well. A switchblade knife was detected on one individual, and there have been seven incidents in which illegal drugs have been discovered during related searches. [CompuServe message from J.J. McLaughlin, RAD/MWRO, 2/13] Please advise us through your regional offices of all threats received, permits issued for demonstrations, and demonstrations or incidents that occur which are related to the war in the Gulf. Call Major Schamp at FTS 268-4209 (202-208-4209). RESOURCE MANAGEMENT No reports today. OFFICE NOTES 1) Yellowstone will be surveying seven Smith and Wesson Model 10 .38 pistols and seven older model Colt .38 pistols. The Model 10's are in good condition but are not NPS-9 authorized; the Colts are WWII vintage and serviceable and the park recommends that they be modified for use as training weapons. Contact LES Bob Mihan at FTS 585-0246 or 307-344-7381 ext. 2246 for more information. [Pat Ozment, CIS, YELL] STAFF STATUS Division Chief: No travel or leave scheduled. Branch of Resource & Visitor Protection: Henry on SL (2/11-?); Halainen on SL (2/14). Branch of Fire: Farrel conducting study of impact of transition of Presidio to the NPS, San Francisco, CA (2/11-2/15); Broyles, Mattingly and Cook at training session, Western Region Fire Academy, Golden Gate, CA (2/11-2/15). Prepared by WASO Division of Ranger Activities Telephone: FTS 268-4874/6039 or 202-208-4874/6039 Telefax: FTS 268-5977 or 202-208-5977 CompuServe: WASO-RANGER (Branch of R&VP); WASO-FIRE-WO (Branch of Fire) SEAdog: 1/650