Two Rangers Assaulted In Campground Confrontation

On the afternoon of May 3rd, rangers Todd Papesh and Jennifer Jackson contacted a man in the Dunewood Campground regarding an alcohol violation. During the contact, the man assaulted both rangers and was taken into custody. He is currently being held by the U.S. Marshals Service in Hammond, Indiana. Multiple charges are pending. The rangers are recovering from their injuries. In the interests of preserving the integrity of the case against the suspect, the U.S. Attorney's Office has asked that the information released in this case be restricted. Once legal proceedings are further along, a follow-up report will be made available. The rangers and the park are doing well and would like to thank all those who have expressed concern and support.