More Arrests Made News Refuge Occupation January 28, 2016January 28, 20161 In the early morning hours of Jan. 27, the FBI and Oregon State Police (OSP) established a series of checkpoints at major roads in and out of the refuge. In the hours prior to the checkpoints, several vehicles are known to have left the area. Since the establishment of checkpoints,
Officials address arrests during press conference News Refuge Occupation January 27, 2016January 27, 201613 At a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 27, Special Agent in Charge for the FBI in Oregon Greg Bretzing stated the FBI and other law enforcement agencies “worked diligently to bring the situation at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge to a peaceful end.” Bretzing said the armed occupiers were given ample
County Court continues conversation concerning refuge occupation County Court Hammonds News Refuge Occupation January 27, 2016January 27, 20162 Public urged to stop visiting refuge The armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge was a major topic of discussion during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Jan. 20. Following a peaceful rally and march on Saturday, Jan. 2, a splinter group of militia members, including Ammon Bundy,
Officers recover vehicles stolen from Malheur refuge News Refuge Occupation January 20, 2016January 21, 20160 An individual was taken into custody in connection with stolen Malheur National Wildlife Refuge vehicles. Shortly after noon on Friday, Jan. 15, Oregon State Police (OSP) arrested Kenneth Medenbach, 62, of Crescent, at the Safeway in Burns. He was arrested on probable cause for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Law enforcement
Harney County community weighs in Hammonds News Refuge Occupation January 13, 2016January 13, 201610 A diverse range of opinions The Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds was overflowing with community members and camera crews Wednesday, Jan. 6, as the Harney County Sheriff’s Office hosted a community meeting to discuss safety concerns and disruptions regarding the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Following a peaceful
Tribe condemns refuge occupation Hammonds News Refuge Occupation January 13, 2016January 13, 20164 ‘Get the hell out of here’ After welcoming media members to a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 6, Burns Paiute Tribal Chair Charlotte Roderique stated the Burns Paiute Tribe does not condone the armed protest at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. “Armed protesters don’t belong here,” Roderique said. “By their actions, they
Protest turns to occupation Hammonds News Refuge Occupation January 6, 2016January 13, 20169 Following a peaceful rally and march on Saturday, Jan. 2, a splinter group of militia members, including Ammon Bundy from Nevada, occupied the Malheur National Refuge Headquarters south of Burns. The occupation is part of a protest by Bundy and others regarding a re-sentencing in October 2015 for Harney County ranchers