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Man accused of leaving half-ton of trash behind while living in forest for years, officials say
Mark Aaron Gatz is accused of living illegally in Arizona's Tonto National Forest for years, accumulating about 1,000 pounds of trash at a campsite. He faces multiple charges, including violating fire restrictions and unauthorized residency, and could receive up to five years in prison. Forest Service officers repeatedly warned him to clean up and leave but found ongoing violations.
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