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Several years ago his well was ruined during a road-blasting project on Hwy G adjoining his property. He could not afford to drill a new well. Later, in 2000, a mail mix-up made it appear to Richland County that his taxes were delinquent. While arguing with the county about that, he sent them a bill for $5,000 to replace his well. The county refused reimbursement, so he did not pay taxes from 2000 to 2006, an amount of $6,509.44 plus interest.
On March 31, 2008, authorities attempted to serve eviction civil process papers. Bayliss responded with warning shots. April 3, 2008, at 9:01, a.m., authorities from all over the state attempted an assault with an armored Bear Cat. The 60-year-old Viet Nam navy sonar technician held his ground. At 4:52 p.m., a third assault with three Bear Cats, a helicopter, plane, IR camera, and PA system deployed firearms and teargas. Bayliss surrendered after his house caught on fire. No injuries were sustained, but the three Bear Cats were damaged. The FBI and BATF were on the scene to secure and clear the area.