The EPA’s Most Wanted

Mother Jones: “The EPA’s criminal investigation division has a website where you can print out wanted posters for environmental criminals who are on the lam. Who knew?”

Robert Wainwright

• Wainwright, an individual with a prior felony conviction, was the subject of an investigation into violations of the Federal Clean Water Act. During a search warrant conducted at his place of business by Northern Indiana Environmental Task Force, firearms and ammunition were found in his possession.
• He was tried and found guilty of firearms violations in the Northern District of Indiana. His sentencing for firearms violations is pending and is contingent upon his capture and apprehension.
• He was charged in the Superior Court of Lake County, Indiana and was awaiting trial for alleged environmental violations.
• Alleged violations include:
  • Discharging a pollutant into the waters of Indiana
  • Violating the terms of his conditional release from Federal custody
• He fled the jurisdiction and is believed to be residing in Mexico.