Ohio man must write research paper after vandalizing burial mound at ancient site

PEEBLES, Ohio – An Ohio man who drunkenly damaged an ancient burial mound with his car has pleaded guilty under an agreement with prosecutors requiring him to write a research paper on the site.

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports (http://cin.ci/20AAHUl ) 20-year-old Daniel Dargavell pleaded guilty Friday to misdemeanour charges that came after he drove his car on a mound at the same site as the massive, snake-shaped Serpent Mound in July.

The newspaper reports that Dargavell, of Peebles, has paid $3,800 in restitution and already begun performing community service required by the plea deal.

The Adena Culture Serpent Mound is thought to be more than 2,000 years old. The site is a National Historic Landmark about 70 miles east of Cincinnati.

Dargavell’s attorney did not immediately return a message Saturday.

___

Information from: The Cincinnati Enquirer, http://www.enquirer.com

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles