Investigation still underway in “Burn Boss” case
By Logan Bagett on Friday, November 4th, 2022 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
CANYON CITY – Grant County District Attorney Jim Carpenter has issued a release regarding the Snodgrass “Burn Boss” case. Last month, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office arrested Rick Snodgrass, a US Forest Service Burn Boss, in relation to an escaped prescribed burn that consumed 20 or more acres of private property in the Izee area. Find the release below:
(Press release from District Attorney Jim Carpenter)
As of this date, the Grant County District Attorney, Jim Carpenter, has not received an investigation report from the Grant County Sheriff, Todd McKinley. As previously stated, this is not uncommon, as an investigation may take weeks or months to complete.
Mr. Snodgrass has been relieved of his obligation to appear on November 10, 2022. After the investigation is complete the case will be reviewed. Should a decision to charge Mr. Snodgrass be made, he will be cited to appear at some future date.
Everyone’s patience is appreciated at the Grant County Sheriff and Grant County District Attorney work through the process.
Jim Carpenter
Grant County District Attorney
