Suspect arrested for hazardous waste disposal at Walker Lake

HAWTHORNE, Nev. (KOLO) – The Mineral County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that it arrested a Walker Lake man on Tuesday for illegal dumping.

Cameron Aguilar, 34, is suspected of dumping the items at Sportsmen's Beach on Walker Lake. They were discovered on Oct. 14 and contained hazardous waste, the sheriff's office said.

Items dumped in switchbacks at the north end of the lake included a car battery and a window air conditioner, the sheriff's office said.

Mineral County Sheriff Bill Ferguson said his office will continue to pursue illegal dumping and hold those who do it accountable.

“This harmful practice not only impacts our beautiful environment, but also poses a serious threat to the wildlife that calls this area home,” Ferguson said in a statement.

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