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safety · Thursday, September 24

Incline Village offers $147,000 reward for tree poisoner

Twenty-eight trees were poisoned near a playground on the beach, prompting a new reward for information.

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Incline Village announced a $147,000 reward Friday morning for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person who poisoned 28 trees. The announcement took place near a playground where the affected trees are now surrounded by caution tape. Officials noted that while the trees could potentially regrow, the community would not be around to see it happen.

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