Pollution, health violations continue at Evans Landscaping, three years after state prosecutors sued him. Evans Landscaping, Evans himself and Bailey were convicted of two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and three counts of wire fraud, leading to a tarnished reputation for the landscaping company. Despite the legal troubles, the business continued to operate, but recent developments have put the future of Evans Landscaping in jeopardy.
NEWTOWN, Ohio — Evans Landscaping owner Doug Evans won his court battle with state prosecutors over how to clean up buried waste at what was once a thriving landscaping business. However, the victory was short-lived as Evans now faces contempt charges for failing to follow through with the court-ordered plan. The owner of Evans Landscaping is facing contempt charges for failing to comply with a court-ordered plan to remove waste and debris that he illegally dumped on the property.
'Compliance is not optional,' Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost stated as he pushed for maximum penalties against Doug Evans. Yost filed new charges in 2021, accusing Evans and his companies of illegal waste dumping and construction violations. A Hamilton County Judge is expected to make a decision soon on whether Evans Landscaping's cleanup efforts are meeting legal standards.