A man accused of illegally dumping trash at a makeshift campsite in Monroe County was arrested on Thursday, deputies said.
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Stephen James Dean, 42, was charged with illegal dumping.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Dean illegally dumped more than 3,000 pounds of debris at the campsite near Mile Marker 98.
Deputies told Dean he had seven days to leave and clean the area, but after checking the site several times, it was never cleaned.
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At the site, there was a total of 3,500 pounds of trash that was removed.
Dean was then arrested.
Deputies said there could be more charges or arrests as the incident remains under investigation.
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