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New Armed Group Enters Harney County

SLIDESHOW: The Pacific Patriots Network arrived in Harney County claiming to diffuse the ongoing occupation of the Malheur refuge.

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An armed man with a group called the Pacific Patriots Network. The network arrived in Harney County Saturday, Jan. 9, claiming to secure the scene of the occupation at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. — 1 of 7
An armed man with a group called the Pacific Patriots Network. The network arrived in Harney County Saturday, Jan. 9, claiming to secure the scene of the occupation at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
Dave Blanchard / OPB

An armed man with a group called the Pacific Patriots Network. The network arrived in Harney County in early 2016, claiming to secure the scene of the occupation at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. — 2 of 7
An armed man with a group called the Pacific Patriots Network. The network arrived in Harney County in early 2016, claiming to secure the scene of the occupation at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
Dave Blanchard / OPB

Men with a group called the Pacific Patriots Network. The network arrived in Harney County Saturday claiming to secure the scene of the occupation at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. — 3 of 7
Men with a group called the Pacific Patriots Network. The network arrived in Harney County Saturday claiming to secure the scene of the occupation at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
Dave Blanchard / OPB

The Pacific Patriots Network surrounded the Harney County Courthouse in January, where they met with Sheriff Dave Ward. — 4 of 7
The Pacific Patriots Network surrounded the Harney County Courthouse in January, where they met with Sheriff Dave Ward.
Dave Blanchard / OPB

A Pacific Patriots Network member meets with Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward, left, outside the county courthouse. — 5 of 7
A Pacific Patriots Network member meets with Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward, left, outside the county courthouse.
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A silhouetted Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward, center, meets with members of the Pacific Patriots Network outside the county courthouse. — 6 of 7
A silhouetted Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward, center, meets with members of the Pacific Patriots Network outside the county courthouse.
Dave Blanchard / OPB

The Pacific Patriots Network surrounded the Harney County Courthouse Saturday evening, where they met with Sheriff Dave Ward. — 7 of 7
The Pacific Patriots Network surrounded the Harney County Courthouse Saturday evening, where they met with Sheriff Dave Ward.
Dave Blanchard / OPB

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