RANGER ACTIVITIES DIVISION
MORNING REPORT
Attention: Directorate
Regional and Park Chief Rangers, USPP, BIFC, FLETC
CC: RAD Information Net
Day/date: Friday, February 15, 1991
INCIDENTS
91-48 - Yosemite (California) - Drug Arrest
Rangers received information earlier this year that crack
cocaine was arriving in the park on a weekly basis and began an
investigation into the allegations five weeks ago. A suspect
D.S., 24, of Fresno, California was identified through
surveillance, and a search warrant was obtained for him and for
his effects. A routine records check revealed that there were
three warrants out for D.S. for false identification, escape
and violation of probation. A team of rangers arrested D.S. on
February 7th near the entrance to Yosemite Lodge. Although he
was not in possession of any controlled substance at the time,
further investigation disclosed that D.S. was a high-level
participant in a crack cocaine distribution ring but not likely
to be carrying the substance himself. The Fresno police
department narcotics division, King's County sheriff's office
and FBI are assisting in the investigation. [Roger Rudolph, CR,
YOSE, via CompuServe message from Herb Gercke, RAD/WRO, 2/14]
91-49 - Denali (Alaska) - Assistance Provided on Structural Fire
At about 7:00 a.m. on the 14th, the park fire brigade was asked
to assist the Healy volunteer fire department on a structural
fire at the Healy road house. Seven members of the brigade
responded with the new truck the park acquired last summer.
Although unusually warm (i.e., above zero) temperatures made
water handling easier, strong winds hampered suppression efforts.
Firefighters were able to save a mobile home residence adjacent
to the north wing and the three buildings that comprised the
south wing, but the main and north wings were destroyed by the
fire. Of particular concern at the time were several fuel tanks
located between some of the buildings. The cause of the fire is
unknown and under investigation. [CompuServe message from
RAD/ARO, 2/14]
MIDDLE EAST INCIDENT UPDATE
No reports today.
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
Coulee Dam (Washington) - Eagle Survey
Rangers conducted the annual midwinter eagle survey for the Lake
Roosevelt area recently. They counted 250 bald eagles and ten
golden eagles and located numerous active and inactive nests and
roost sites. The survey was conducted via boat, but was
restricted this year to the main body of the lake because of the
unusual winter freeze-over of the lake's main tributaries. Even
with the limitations, counters found that the wintering bald
eagle population had increased over the past five years. The
survey results will also be forwarded to the National Wildlife
Federation for their 1991 midwinter eagle survey. [Karen
TaylorGoodrich, RMS, CODA, via CompuServe message from Mark
Forbes, RAD/PNRO, 2/15]
OFFICE NOTES
1) Golden Gate is seeking advice and assistance from anyone with
experience in dealing with persons who knowingly and in a
premeditated manner introduce exotic plants into the native
plant environment of an NPS area. If you can help, please call
Major Clayton Connor at FTS 556-5801 or 415-556-5801. [Herb Gercke,
RAD/WRO]
STAFF STATUS
Division Chief: No travel or leave scheduled.
Branch of Resource & Visitor Protection: Henry on SL (2/11-?).
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)
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