Oregon Miner Arrested For Cutting A Tree On His Claim

Following up on my post here, Oregon placer miner David "Miner Dave" Everist was arrested by the USFS late yesterday, according to a mining community source.

The reason stated for his arrest is cutting a tree on his claim while prospecting.  According to the source, Everist was released from jail this morning.  There is also mention of a "Constructive Fraud Suit" against the USFS over the arrest.

More information as this situation develops.