Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward

The people on the refuge -- and those who they have called to our community -- obviously have no consideration for the wishes or needs of the people of Harney County, if they did, they, too, would work to bring this situation to a peaceful close.

Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward

We can't get things to normal until we unite as a community and ask these folks to go home so we can start working together, the fact is there is there is an hourglass, and it's running. And time is going to run out.

Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward

There are continual reports of law enforcement officers and community members being followed home ; of people sitting in cars outside their homes, observing their movements and those of their families ; and of people following them and their families as they move around the community.

Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward

For the time being, please stay away from that area, please maintain a peaceful and united front and allow us to work through this situation.

Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward