This could of been a bad deal.
24-year-old arrested for DUI, aggravated reckless driving after crashing stolen car into Sacred Stone Camp
MORTON COUNTY, N.D. - A Morton County Deputy arrested Bryce Ironhawk, 24-years-old from McLaughlin South Dakota, early Friday morning for driving under the influence and aggravated reckless driving.
Around 11:30 p.m. a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) officer witnessed Ironhawk speeding in a red Chevy Camaro in Cannon Ball. He later clocked Ironhawk driving 113 miles per hour northbound on Highway 1806.
Ironhawk turned into the main Sacred Stone Camp area occupied by Dakota Access Pipeline protesters. The officer observed Ironhawk racing through the camp, hitting a set of flag poles and later crashing into a tepee. One male was in the tepee at the time of the crash.
He was seen by Metro Ambulance but refused medical attention/transport.
Ironhawk’s BAC was .17, more than double the legal limit, and the 2012 Chevy Camaro Ironhawk was driving was stolen from Eide Ford in Bismarck.
Ironhawk is charged with DUI and Aggravated Reckless Driving in Morton County and pleaded guilty to both charges Friday.
The Morton County State’s Attorney is reviewing other potential charges.
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Protest Camp Thins Out
Winter is arriving at camp of the sacred stone "The campers have left because it's too cold, its getting colder. and it's decreased a lot, and last weekend there was not that many people who showed up"
Jasmine isn't the only one noticing the emptiness around the camp...
out-of-towner Emma Hall has been there for 2 weeks and already sees a difference.
"Just from when I arrived to now has been such a decrease in numbers. I think a lot of people with families are trying to move out so they can take care of their children"
However, the campers are putting a positive spin on the decreasing support.
"it just proves to show like you know how many people are actually here and want to help this out and beat the pipeline."
While Emma has to leave to get back to her job back in Oregon, she remains a strong supporter of the movement.
"Real life is also calling, and of course I'd love to stay here and help protect the water, but, you know, you gotta balance your life out"
Those who are staying... plan to stay for as long as it takes.
and as it starts to get colder.. and the eventual snow comes... it will be a true test to these campers.