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Colorado Tourists Charged for Stealing Artifacts from Utah's Canyonlands National Park

Roxanne McKnight and Dusty Spencer allegedly trespassed and took historic items from a protected cowboy camp, facing multiple federal charges.

  • The alleged theft occurred on March 23 at the Cave Springs Cowboy Camp, a historic site within Canyonlands National Park.
  • McKnight and Spencer are accused of ignoring clear 'no trespassing' signs and entering a fenced-off area to steal artifacts.
  • The artifacts reportedly include antique nails and items from pioneer cattle ranchers, with the site's history dating back to the late 1800s.
  • Both suspects face charges of theft of government property valued under $1,000, among other federal charges related to cultural resources.
  • Their initial court appearance is scheduled for November 8 at the U.S. District Court in Moab, as the National Park Service continues its investigation.
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