Harney County - Individual arrested in connection with stolen refuge vehicles

[brooklynite]

Source: Barney County Sheriff's Office

An individual is in custody in connection with stolen Malheur National Wildlife Refuge vehicles.

Shortly after noon on Friday, January 15, 2016, Oregon State Police arrested Kenneth Medenbach, 62, of Crescent, Oregon, at the Safeway in Burns, Oregon. He was arrested on probable cause for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Law enforcement officers recovered two vehicles stolen from the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) had previously reported the vehicles stolen to the Harney County Sheriff's Office.

OSP troopers and deputies from several county Sheriff's offices responded to the scene.

"The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is grateful for the quick actions from law enforcement," said USFWS spokesperson Megan Nagel. "We will continue to work with law enforcement to recover vehicles bought and paid for by the American people to care for their national wildlife refuge."

Read more: http://www.flashalert.net/news.html?id=5384

[jpak]

1. This is one stupid gun nut that will have his Precious seized by Obama

lulz

[Warpy]

5. He's kind of an interesting nutcase

http://www.artistsgallerysunriver.com/ken-medenbach.html

He's also a climate change denier who has been hauled up in Federal court for illegally living on protected land.

If the bastard would stick to what he's good at (sculpture) and stay away from trying to rip off the US taxpayers, he'd be worthwhile.

[jwirr]

11. Yeah, I like the art.

[avebury]

2. One down, how many to go? nt

[keithbvadu2]

3. Might that be a felony?

So that he can no longer own guns?

[awoke_in_2003]

12. The law hasn't stopped him before...

Welcom to DU

[NBachers]

18. I've seen people doing time for shoplifting pants from the Yosemite gift shop. This is a bit more

serious. Let's hope there's a long stretch of dark nights deep in the Federal lockup for this twit.

I hope there's a behind-the-scenes group of legal staff preparing ¡Surprise! charges for these costume-wearing yayhoos.

The Feds often aren't in a big hurry, but when they finally do move, a conviction is pretty much assured.

[keithbvadu2]

21. "a long stretch of dark nights deep in the Federal lockup"

Maybe they will be able to take their dildos with them.

[99th_Monkey]

4. Grand Theft Auto. It's a start. Now lock-up the rest of those terrorists for their crimes. n/t

[pkdu]

6. Not his first ( losing) fight over Federal Land...needs a stiff prison sentence....

https://law.resource.org/pub/us/case/reporter/F3/116/116.F3d.487.96-30168.html

[ffr]

7. Oregonlive.com is going off on these clowns

http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-standoff/2016/01/protester_arrested_in_burns_dr.html

[ffr]

8. And then there were n-1

janebrady
8 minutes ago

And then there were n-1

[Jim Lane]

17. Maybe not.

They'll probably publicize this as evidence of what the "JBTs" (jack-booted thugs) are planning. In response, they'll put out a call for more armed self-styled "militia" members to show up. It's a net gain for the Bundy Bunch if at least two more show up.

...given that any new recruits will be permitted to waltz right in to federal property, toting and indeed ostentatiously displaying their guns, and join the earlier arrivals in looting and vandalizing the wildlife refuge.

[eggplant]

20. Still won't remember to bring snacks. n/t

[ffr]

9. update

Protester ordered not to occupy federal property as condition of his release from federal charges now pending in Medford.

Sounds like he gave up information in exchange.

This type of news, where one of their own turns against them when the cards are down, will probably make future extortion of public lands less probable.

Still waiting for the other foot to drop.

[CanonRay]

10. Progress.

Minimal, but I'll take it.

[Ferd Berfel]

13. SHows you how stupid these guys are

Those vehicles probably have government insignia's plastered all over them.
And in a small town EVERYONE knows WHO should be driving them and who shouldn't

[ohnoyoudidnt]

16. They are putting their own signs on the government vehicles now.

Both vehicles -- a pickup and a passenger van, bore door signs reading "Harney County Resource Center." That's the new name occupiers have given to the bird sanctuary they occupy, which is about 30 miles southeast of Burns.

http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-standoff/2016/01/protester_arrested_in_burns_dr.html

[-none]

26. And the trucks still had Federal Government plates.

Most probably the tags with U.S. GOVERNMENT across the top.

[Grassy Knoll]

14. Ain't That A Shame...

My Tears Fell Like Rain...
*Fats Domino*

[shenmue]

15. Jail!

[Judi Lynn]

19. Police say man arrested in vehicle stolen from refuge

Police say man arrested in vehicle stolen from refuge

Keith Ridler, Associated Press

Updated 7:51 pm, Friday, January 15, 2016

BURNS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State Police arrested a man Friday they said was driving a government vehicle stolen from a wildlife refuge being occupied by an armed group protesting federal land policies.

Kenneth Medenbach, 62, of Crescent was arrested at a grocery store in Burns for investigation of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, authorities said.

It was unclear if he has a lawyer. According to federal court records Medenbach is already facing charges in U.S. District Court in Medford after authorities said he illegally camped on federal land between May and November last year.

Authorities also say they recovered a second stolen vehicle from the refuge but provided no other details. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service previously reported the vehicles had been stolen.

More:
http://www.chron.com/news/science/article/As-eastern-Oregon-standoff-goes-on-residents-aim-6761553.php

[XemaSab]

22. How did one dude manage to steal two vehicles?

[Judi Lynn]

23. Bilocation? Time travel? n/t

[MissB]

27. There were two drivers but one went into the safeway store.

And law enforcement decided not to go pursue him inside.

At least they retrieved two vehicles.

[Dawson Leery]

24. Grab his gun!

True morons!

[turbinetree]

25. He will now be charged with this crime............................

http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2016-01/5384/91173/Malheur_NWR_press_release_-_cultural_res_%282016-01-15%29.pdf

And he will go to prison...............................



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