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Man sustains thermal burns in Yellowstone National Park, faces federal charges
Wicks is banned from Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks until criminal charges are resolvedA Michigan man was arraigned on criminal charges in federal court on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, accused of off-trail travel in a Yellowstone National Park thermal area while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
A press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Wyoming, said 49-year-old Jason D. Wicks of Hillman, Michigan was allegedly under the influence "to the degree he was a danger to himself or others."
Wicks pleaded not guilty to the charges and as a condition of his release, he is banned from Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks until the criminal charges are resolved.
The release said the incident remains under investigation and no trial date has been set.
A press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Wyoming, said 49-year-old Jason D. Wicks of Hillman, Michigan was allegedly under the influence "to the degree he was a danger to himself or others."
Wicks pleaded not guilty to the charges and as a condition of his release, he is banned from Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks until the criminal charges are resolved.
The release said the incident remains under investigation and no trial date has been set.
https://www.kpax.com/news/crime-and-courts/man-sustains-thermal-burns-in-yellowstone-national-park-faces-federal-charges