NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
MORNING REPORT
Thursday, November 6, 2008
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INCIDENTS
Amistad NRA
Agents Disable Fleeing Vessel
On the afternoon of Saturday, November 1st, an unmarked Customs and Border Protection boat with CBP agents on board was rammed by another boat on Lake Amistad. The agents responded by shooting and disabling the other boat's engine with a handgun. Two people were arrested and the boat was seized. The park's canine, “Beny,” assisted with a search of the vessel, but found no indications of drugs. The incident is under investigation by CBP, the Border Patrol, and the FBI. [Chief Ranger's Offce]
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Two Men Sentenced To Jail Terms For Brutal Assault
Last July, two men pled guilty to felony assault in federal court for an attack on two people that took place near the Mount Vernon Trail in March. E.A.C.A. and A.B., both in their 20s, pled guilty to felony assault resulting in serious bodily injury. On March 19th, E.A.C.A. pushed and knocked one victim into the open flame of a campfire, causing burns to his face and body that required hospitalization for two days. During the same incident, A.B. punched and kicked a second person in the face, causing a blood clot in his brain that required hospitalization. The incident occurred on a section of the trail near Reagan National Airport and Four Mile Run. On October 31st, E.A.C.A. was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison; several weeks earlier, A.B. received an identical sentence. "The sentencing of the suspects in this horrendous crime is a culmination of the hard work and cooperation between all agencies involved," said acting assistant chief Sal Lauro, "In addition, the detectives showed compassionate and humane assistance to the victims, ensuring they received appropriate medical care as well as helping them re-establish their lives after such a tragic event. This is the kind of police work that makes everyone proud." The case was investigated by Park Police detectives Kevin Fornshill and Michelle Ludwick in conjunction with detectives from the Alexandria City and Arlington County Police Departments. [Sgt. Robert Lachance]
OTHER NEWS
Among the stories in today's edition are the following:
Great Basin NP - As part of a continuing effort to restore all extirpated native fish species, staff from Great Basin National Park, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and the Nevada Division of Wildlife successfully relocated three species of nongame fishes into a park stream in early October.
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Yellowstone NP/Grand Teton NP - Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are seeking public comment on a new plan to guide the management of winter use in the parks. The previous plan was rejected by a federal judge in Washington, D.C., in September.
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Prepared by the Division of Law Enforcement, Security and Emergency Services, Washington Office, with the support of the Office of the Chief Information Officer and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Edited by Bill Halainen ( HYPERLINK "mailto:Bill_Halainen@nps.gov" Bill_Halainen@nps.gov).
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