From NPS Incidents:
Two Arrested For Protected Area Violations
CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE
An investigation by rangers into the fifth deliberate vandalism act this season within the park’s resource protection areas has resulted in the apprehension of two suspects – Daniel Hunt, 28, of Maryland, and Brian Tillett, 34, of Rodanthe, North Carolina. Charges have been issued against the two men for multiple violations. The incident occurred at approximately 2 a.m. on the morning of July 1st on the beach north of Rodanthe Pier. Evidence of two separate sets of ATV tire tracks were observed heading south on the beach for approximately two miles. The vehicle entered a sea turtle protection area and made multiple swerves, “donuts” and jumping maneuvers. One set of tracks lead to a cottage occupied by Hunt, who confessed and identified the second driver. Hunt was charged with unsafe operation, operating an ORV in a seasonal ORV closure area, entering a resource protection area in the national seashore, giving false information, disturbing wildlife and being intoxicated in the park. His ATV was seized as evidence in the crime. Tillett was charged with unsafe operation and operating an ORV in a seasonal ORV closure area and driving on a suspended license.
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