When the Glacier Crest HOA offered $25,000 for four acres of my family’s Aldridge Ranch, I refused, knowing the HOA had allowed an expensive cabin to be built there without proper permits or surveys. My attorney uncovered a fraudulent plat, while further investigations led to the resignation of a county surveyor. The dispute escalated when an alleged bribery attempt was recorded and Trent Crawford was caught trespassing on my property while attempting to damage my equipment.
A judge ultimately ordered the illegal cabin removed. After securing the necessary permits, my crew and I demolished the structure and removed the unauthorized dock, restoring the land. The HOA was later ordered to pay more than $304,000, while those involved faced criminal consequences. Instead of keeping the settlement, I used the money to create the Aldridge Trade Academy, giving local young people opportunities to learn skilled trades and build better futures.
