Harney County Sheriff: Armed Occupiers Will Face Charges (warrants issued)

[kpete]

Harney County Sheriff: Armed Occupiers Will Face Charges

From Oregon PBS:

In a wide ranging interview Tuesday, Harney County Sheriff David Ward urged members of the community to distance themselves from the armed men occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

“I think if one person gives them a Snickers bar, they’re going on national media and claiming that the community supports them,” he said.

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The FBI is handling a criminal case against the armed men occupying the refuge since Saturday, and has told Ward that the men will face charges. The sheriff still believes a peaceful resolution to the conflict is possible.

“The bureau has assured me that those at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge will at some point face charges,” Ward said.

http://www.opb.org/news/series/burns-oregon-standoff-bundy-militia-news-updates/harney-county-sheriff-armed-occupiers-will-face-charges/

Rancher says warrants issued in Oregon standoff

A member of the small, armed group that has been occupying a national wildlife refuge in Oregon says he believes federal officials have issued warrants for the arrest of five group members.

LaVoy Finicum, an Arizona rancher, told reporters at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Tuesday evening that he is one of the people who is a subject of the warrants, but he offered no details.

The FBI in Portland referred calls to the Harney County Joint Information Center, which said in a statement it had no information on arrests or arrest warrants and that authorities were "still working on a peaceful resolution."

http://www.kgw.com/news/local/eastern-oregon/sheriff-calls-community-meeting-as-armed-group-presses-for-us-land-transfer/11299560

[RandySF]

1. I bet they don't spend a single day in court

[morningfog]

6. I'd take that bet. They'll be arrested and charged.

[Rose Siding]

2. Have they put up road blocks or anything to keep more out?

[pinboy3niner]

3. They CLAIM that they HEARD 5 warrants have been issued; no confirmation from authorities. nt

[underpants]

5. The YeeHawdis heard there were 5 Mars bars hidden under a tree 'bout a hundurd yards thataway

Damn that Sheriff's good

[pinboy3niner]

7. It reminds me of when the Bundy Ranch militias heard that the AG was going to drone them

One group, the Oath Keepers, believed the rumor and bailed to hotels in town and the other groups branded them cowards and traitors.

[underpants]

8. I remember that

Rumors of thunder chickens abounded

[underpants]

4. Damn! Phase three caught us plum by surprise

Okay boys. First, we threw all in to help poachers and arsonists. Second, we didn't bring enough snacks. Back to the drawering board.