Washington State Miner: Oregon Miner Arrested For Cutting A Tree On His Claim

Friday, February 24, 2012

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.

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