BLM seeks information regarding recent vandalism incidents on public land
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LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — Since July 2022, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has experienced multiple incidents of vandalism, including the burning of vault public toilets around Lake Havasu. “Infrastructure in the area is often unattended and in remote areas, thus little is actually known about how the damage occurred,” said Ronald Nuckles, Lake Havasu Assistant Field Manager. “However, the vandalism amounts to tens of thousands of dollars in needed repairs in addition to reducing opportunities for public land users.”
BLM Law Enforcement Officials would like to remind everyone that it is a federal crime to destroy or damage any property owned by or under the administration of the federal government. This law is embodied in Title 18 U.S.C. 1361.
We urge anyone with information on these incidents to please submit it to BLM Law Enforcement at 928-889-1687.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.