Criminal Complaint Filed for Cow Vandalism

[BabyDuck]

thank you, all who worked on this. i also respect that you're trying to let the 'system' work before throwing this person to the mercy of the community.

'cause i think we'd be low on mercy.

[Oister]

Throw the book at him!

OFF WITH HIS HEAD!!!!

[phishfood]

It must have been a daunting task to identify this person. Very heartening to know that you and others care enough to have followed through. You have my gratitude and admiration.

[RN]

In the past days the individual named in the warrant has emailed me and has emailed a statement that admits and accepts full responsibility for the damage. His statement expresses regret and remorse for his actions.

I realize you may not be at liberty to divulge this right now (but hopefully eventually will), but does he state why he did this and what he was thinking when he did it? Was it intentional damage or simply leaving his mark because he thought it was okay since someone else had already done so? This may be all the more reason to do something with the damage there now rather than later.

[Kelly Jessop]

Yesterday I forwarded a statement to the State Attorney concerning the matter of the damage to the clay bank within the Cow Springs system last November. Last week Kelly Jessop, the CDS Chairman, filed a complaint with Suwannee County Sheriff's office and the State Attorney for the Judicial District issued a warrant for the arrest of the named individual.

In the past days the individual named in the warrant has emailed me and has emailed a statement that admits and accepts full responsibility for the damage. His statement expresses regret and remorse for his actions. This statement is the one forwarded to the State Attorney. I believe the individual to be truthful. His remarks are consistent with the details of the investigation. It is my strongest wish that the cave community let the parties work out an appropriate arrangement and an agreeable punishment with an aim of resolving the matter. Hopefully its outcome will be a deterrent to any future willful damage of an underwater cave.

It may be noted that this case is believed to be the first prosecution of damage to an underwater cave where the evidence is beyond the scope of law enforcement forensics and observation. We need to do this by the book and let the system work. The person responsible for the damage is a resident and citizen of Brazil and I will say nothing further to identify the individual since it is not in the best interest of the case at this time to publicly identify the accused. If you should learn who it is keep it to yourself.

In the effort to resolve this matter I have come to know, trust and respect the word of many of our Brazilian colleagues. Their help was invaluable. They are fine people; cave divers who do not deserve to have their reputations tarnished for the actions of a few.

I would like to thank the Training heads and administrators of the NSS-CDS and NACD for their assistance in looking up records. I would also like to thank the many people who emailed and called me with tips and investigative leads. Particular gratitude needs to be directed to the States Attorney and Suwannee County Sheriff. I would ask the CDS Board prepare a formal commendation for their proactive approach and diligence in applying the law to this matter.

Lastly, DIC, RT, Pulga, your case remains open but trust me I know who you are! I can't prove it to a legal standard (yet) but time will eventually reveal the truth. I have an email, so there's no time like the present to wrap this up, it'll go easier on you.

Regards
/Ken Hill

Ken
Thanks for all your hard work you've put forth on this. I am truely amazed at your investigative skills.

[OFG-1]

Ken
Thanks for all your hard work you've put forth on this. I am truely amazed at your investigative skills.

That's true Kelly, by where was he when we were trying to find out who shot J.R.?

[stairman]

Im wondering if the taxpayers of Suwannee county are gonna have to foot the bill to exridite this bozo back for trial or how that will work.

[Kelly Jessop]

Im wondering if the taxpayers of Suwannee county are gonna have to foot the bill to exridite this bozo back for trial or how that will work.

This is a class 1 misdemeanor,extridition is not likely.

[stairman]

I figured as much.A slap on the wrist for ole DIC.Lets invite him back for a friendly guided dive.

[BabyDuck]

he's not talking about dic, but the more recent one...