A federal grand jury has indicted a 22 year old man from Rapid City for Causing a Fire, Use of a Motor Vehicle off Designated Roadways, and Careless and Reckless Driving.
Dillon Rose pled not guilty.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to six months in custody and/or a $1,500 fine, and $10 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The Indictment alleges that on March 6, 2021, in Custer County, Rose carelessly and recklessly operated a motor vehicle off a designated roadway on the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands and caused a fire that burned approximately 2,600 acres.
The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Forest Service.
Rose was released on bond pending trial. A trial date of September 27, 2022, has been set.
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