Theodore Eugene Garland, Violating National Park Regulations, Wyoming 2021

Yellowstone Park Guide Sentenced for Illegal Activities

Theodore Eugene Garland, a 60-year-old guide from Edmond, Oklahoma, was sentenced for seven counts of illegal activities and violations in Yellowstone National Park.

Garland was found guilty of providing unauthorized guided tours, trespassing on thermal grounds, violating swimming closures and cliff jumping, creating ‘hot pots in rivers,’ and disturbing wildlife, among other charges.

He was charged with 15 counts of illegal activities and violating national park regulations. After a bench trial held on April 7 and 8, 2021, Judge Mark L. Carman found Garland guilty on seven counts.

At sentencing, the government requested that Garland be imprisoned for 30 days, served concurrently, on all counts; pay a fine of $750 for each count; make a Community Service Payment of $750 for each count; five years of unsupervised probation; and that he receive a ban from Yellowstone National Park for five years.

However, Judge Carman sentenced Garland on the seven counts, resulting in a seven-day jail sentence; a total of $600 in fines and fees; a one-time payment of $500 to Yellowstone Forever Geological Resource Fund; and a ban from Yellowstone National Park until December 31, 2021.

Garland will serve five years of unsupervised probation and shall ‘not promote violations of laws in the national parks in any way.’

Acting United States Attorney Bob Murray stated, ‘Enforcing federal criminal laws for the protection of our national parks’ resources will always remain a priority of the United States Attorney’s office in Wyoming.’

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