Cops Believe Plateless Jeep Left on Federal Land Was Stolen & Joyridden
El Dorado County Sheriffs are looking for the dirty, rotten scoundrel that left a perfectly-good Jeep Wrangler to rot in a California creek.
A Jeep Wrangler was found abandoned in Northern California’s Trout Creek, a federally-protected wilderness restoration area. Now, in case it wasn’t obvious, federal protection means that any damage caused within a certain perimeter is penalized heavily by federal law, not just by the state. (Ironic footnote: The abandoned Jeep has the logo of an organization that advocates for the restoration and preservation of the Lake Tahoe area.) Though, due to how the Jeep was left–with missing plates–it seem most likely that it was stolen for a joy ride.
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office took to Facebook to make an example out of the dirtbag(s). And, like any other Facebook savvy person, to throw some shade. The page’s followers quickly followed suit.
For instance, Bill Chis commented, “Lockers before stickers.” That comment, despite the severity of the situation, earned a trove of positive reactions. Jeremy Silva said, “They should have spent the money on better tires instead of that Yakima equipment..” To add to the hilarity, Jimmy Hoffman references the famous Jurassic Park movies by saying, “The dinosaurs must have gotten to him..”
Jokes aside, a majority of the comments expressed a deep disdain for people who commit such acts of destruction to public land, as it makes the rest of the Jeep community look bad. In addition, with the accessibility of OHV trails currently under review for the state, it makes it more difficult for legislature to be in favor for off-roaders.
Despite all the clues discovered and funny comments, the fate of the Jeep or its owner have yet to be decided. Until then, the Wrangler will sit pretty in an impound lot with an entire Facebook community and Sheriff’s department dedicated to finding the one responsible. Once again, the lesson to be learned here is to keep on trail when exploring public lands.
#EDSO Deputies enjoy contacting families on the Rubicon Trail. Our goal is to inform and educate the responsibilities for the future of the trail. Start them young and raise them right. #jeepfamily #ohv #Jeep via @EDSO1208 pic.twitter.com/1CNlYuqzwd
— El Dorado Sheriff (@ElDoradoSheriff) June 28, 2018
Don’t be like this guy, who damaged land that’s slowly re-flowering and flourishing. No matter how capable you think or know your Jeep is, do not veer away from the designated path. It only makes the rest of us look bad.
Photos: El Dorado County Sheriff Department’s Facebook
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