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Jennings Man Bulldozes River Property
TULSA, Okla.—A Jennings man agreed to pay $4,000 in civil penalties to settle allegations of trespass and destruction of United States Government property on the Cimarron River, announced Danny C. Williams Sr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma.
According to the settlement agreement, Baaron Hagood owns residential property near the Cimarron River adjacent to property owned and maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Hagood’s actions resulted in the destruction of numerous mature trees and native grasses.
From 2011 through 2014, Hagood bulldozed a 16 foot wide dirt road from his property, across Government property, to the Cimarron River. This reckless behavior not only caused destruction of the environment but also created safety hazards.
In addition to the destruction of the road, Hagood allowed his guests to use All-Terrain Vehicles on Government property which created trails stretching for over a mile along the river. The trails posed a threat to the wildlife living in the area and further damaged the already fragile ecosystem.
Hagood’s blatant disregard for the law did not stop there. He also stored a canoe, a fishing boat and fishing equipment on Government property, further violating the terms of the settlement.
The case was handled by Assistant United States Attorney Marianne Hardcastle and Assistant District Counsel for the Army Corps of Engineers, Alexandria Tramel and Jason Chester. The settlement is a reminder that the government will take action against those who disregard the law and destroy public property.
The $4,000 in civil penalties is a small price to pay for the destruction Hagood caused. The real cost of his actions will be the long-term damage to the environment and the harm caused to the wildlife living in the area.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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