Charles and Heather Maude, both 39, of Maude Hog & Cattle have each been charged separately with theft of government property for allegedly placing a fence on federal grassland. U.S. Forest Service (USFS) special agent Travis Lunders arrived at their ranch without warning, armed and in full tactical gear, to serve the couple separate grand jury indictments.
The couple is barred from discussing the case with each other and must each retain their own legal counsel. Each separately faces up to 10 years in prison or a $250,000 fine.
“It’s stressful, financially and mentally,” Charles Maude told Cowboy State Daily. “It’s something nobody should have to go through.”