Kremmling man left 12 burning slash piles unattended near his home (kicker inside)

[.455_Hunter]

https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/grand-coiunty-unattended-slash-piles-kremmling-man-faces-charges/73-82d58204-02fb-41f6-9573-68ec60b5485e

KREMMLING, Colo.- A Kremmling man faces 12 misdemeanor counts of fourth-degree arson after he left numerous burning slash piles unattended, according to a release from the Grand County Sheriff's Office (GCSO).

Just before 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 27, GCSO said deputies were dispatched to the Gorewood Subdivision off of County Road 14S in Kremmling about a possible fire burning near a residence.

Deputies, along with the Kremmling Fire Department (KFD), arrived and found multiple unattended slash piles actively burning near a residence, the sheriff's office said.

KFD was able to get the slash piles knocked down, temporarily extinguishing the flames. Deputies attempted to locate the owner of the property, later identified as Christopher Linsmayer, but couldn't. They later learned that Linsmayer had left the residence that morning, leaving the fires unattended, according to the sheriff's office.

Even with snow on the ground, that's pretty bad given the recent scenarios. HOWEVER, here is the kicker...

Linsmayer is the husband of Denver District Attorney Beth McCann.

I guess the mantra of "laws are for thee, and not for me" is alive and well in the McCann household.

Some other fun facts:

In February of this year, court records show that Linsmayer pleaded guilty to arson charges related to an August 2019 incident. According to a prior report from SkiHi News, he burned a slash pile on a Red Flag Warning day.

In November 2016, Linsmayer was charged with open burning without a permit, but according to court records the charge was later dismissed.

[WETWRKS]

But...it is all ok because the Denver Council recognized that the property Linsmayer was burning things on was once owned by the native races and in recognizing that it helps negate the wrongs of the liberals.

[GilpinGuy]

I'm surprised it's "arson" if you burn slash during a Red Flag Warning day. I figured arson would imply intent to do harm or property damage or something, but what do I know. Maybe there's multiple levels of arson, like murder.

[Sawin]

Sounds like a brilliant man... repeatedly brilliant from the sound of it. Three strikes and you’re out?

[20X11]

You can't fix STUPID

[Irving]

Some people just don't like rules. Regardless of ignoring burn rules, I can't even imagine how he convinced himself that just leaving burns unattended was okay. He probably does it all the time and nothing happens, so it must be safe right?

[00tec]

I'm surprised it's "arson" if you burn slash during a Red Flag Warning day. I figured arson would imply intent to do harm or property damage or something, but what do I know. Maybe there's multiple levels of arson, like murder.

Fourth Degree Arson: An individual knowingly or recklessly starts/maintains a fire or causes an explosion on their own property or another person's property. This act must place someone in danger of death or serious bodily injury or must place another person's building or occupied structure in danger of damage.

Endangered Person: Class 4 felony, punishable by incarceration, ranging from 2-6 years.
Endangered Property ($100 or more): Class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 12 months in jail.
Endangered Property (less than $100): Class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 3 months in jail.
Note: It is not considered fourth degree arson if a person starts and maintains a fire as a controlled agricultural burn in a reasonably cautious manner; and no person suffers bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death as a result of the fire.

[battlemidget]

I bet he's fun at parties.

[buffalobo]

Arrogant fuk too stupid to know or care how easy and fast it happens.

[Bailey Guns]

You can't fix STUPID

Of course you can. It's just not always legal.