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Man accused of leaving half-ton of trash behind while living in forest for years, officials say
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· July 8, 2026
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Key points Further details about the case are available from the source, including the specific location of the campsite and the circumstances of the man's arrest. A man in Arizona has been accused of living in the Tonto National Forest for years without permission.
A man in Arizona has been accused of living in the Tonto National Forest for years without permission. He allegedly accumulated a large amount of trash at his campsite. The amount of trash is estimated to be around half a ton.
The man, identified in court documents, was arrested and faces several charges. These charges include living on forest grounds and violating fire restrictions. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison.
Further details about the case are available from the source, including the specific location of the campsite and the circumstances of the man's arrest. The US Forest Service had received complaints about the campsite prior to the arrest.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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