An Oct. 8 trial date has been set for two Nevada men accused of damaging 140-million-year-old rock formations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
A federal indictment charges 37-year-old Wyatt Clifford Fine and 31-year-old Baden David Guy Casper. The The US Department of Justice said The men could each face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
The two Henderson residents were arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service and made their first court appearance Friday, where they both pleaded not guilty and were released on personal recognizance bonds, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. reported.
Fine and Casper reportedly pushed rock formations over the edge of a cliff around the Redstone Dunes Trail in Lake Mead on April 7, resulting in more than $1,000 in damage.
National Park Service
In April, the Published by the National Park Service A screenshot of a video recorded on the evening of April 7 showed two men toppling natural rock formations from the top of a cliff.
The Lake Mead National Recreation Area Just outside of Las Vegas it attracts about 6 million visitors each year and spans 2,344 square miles of mountains and desert valleys.
Staffing levels mean park officials often rely on the public to monitor resources within park boundaries, officials said.
If you see anything suspicious or have information that could help with the investigation, call the NPS-wide tip line at 1-888-653-0009 or submit a tip online, the National Park Service says. Here.
