Rancher Cliven Bundy demanded of sheriff Doug Gillespie that all narional park service employees working on the cattle roundup operation be disarmed before 10:45 a.m.
He gave Gillespie one hour to comply, and added for the firearms to be brought to him. The demand comes on the heels of the Bureau of Land Management pulling the plug on the roundup due to safety concerns.
“Based on information about conditions on the ground, and in consultation with law enforcement, we have made a decision to conclude the cattle gather because of our serious concern about the safety of employees and members of the public,” BLM director Neil Kornze said.
Many people in the crowd gathered in Bunkerville were demanding to know where the 500 already-gathered cattle currently are.
Gillespie was apparently involved in the deal with the BLM to stop the roundup, according to Ammon Bundy, Cliven Bundy’s son, on Saturday.
Ammon Bundy said the details are still being worked out.
Just before 10 a.m., Gillespie confirmed he was in Mesquite but didn’t comment on the roundup halt.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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