Overview
- A neighbor identified as Nathan R. Hewett allegedly fired about 20 rounds from a .22 semi-automatic rifle near Camp Modin on Aug. 7, 2026, which forced a lockdown that affected hundreds of campers and staff.
- Deputies arrested Hewett without incident, seized 23 firearms from his property, and charged him with multiple weapons offenses including reckless conduct and discharging a firearm near a dwelling.
- Hewett was released under court conditions that bar him from possessing dangerous weapons, using alcohol, and coming within 1,000 feet of the camp or the spot where shots were fired; his next criminal appearance is set for Nov. 10 and a protection-from-harassment hearing is scheduled for Aug. 31.
- A deputy’s affidavit said Hewett appeared intoxicated during the episode and noted suspected antisemitic bias, investigators recovered spent shell casings and found evidence some shots were aimed toward a camp basketball court, and no injuries were reported.
- Camp Modin leaders say Hewett and his father have a long pattern of harassment—shouting at the property line, shining lights, setting off fireworks and firing guns—and camp officials are pursuing legal protection as staff report continued troubling contacts after his release.