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Sheriff: Man steals backhoe, drives to airport to catch flight
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS/Gray News) – An Illinois man is facing charges after authorities say he stole a backhoe from a construction site and drove it 10 miles to the airport to catch his flight.
Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois to look into a suspicious incident last Thursday. A backhoe was parked in the airport parking lot, which was determined to be suspicious in nature, KFVS reports.
Soon after the deputies arrived, the owner of the backhoe arrived on scene and said the equipment belonged to his company, according to Sheriff Jeff Diederich. The backhoe had been parked on a job site nearly 10 miles away from the airport.
Diederich says that further investigation revealed Timothy Baggott, of Carbondale, stole the backhoe and drove it to the airport, where he caught a flight to the West Coast.
Baggott arrived at the airport and parked the backhoe in the parking lot, as seen on security camera footage. He then walked from the backhoe, carrying a guitar case, and entered the airport lobby, where he got on a flight.
Williamson County Sheriff Diederich says security video shows Timothy Baggott parking the stolen backhoe at Veterans Airport, then walking into the airport.
“You hear of people either getting rides from other people, borrowing cars, stealing cars. But a backhoe being stolen from a job site, driven 10 miles to an airport for an individual to catch a flight all the way to the West Coast, carrying a guitar, that is unique,” Diederich said.
Baggott has been charged with theft in excess of $10,000. The sheriff says he is not currently in custody, and he anticipates a warrant will be issued for his arrest.
“We have not had any contact with the gentleman,” Diederich said. “My understanding is he has traveled out to the West Coast, and I don’t know what his intentions are, if he’s coming back to Williamson County or not, but ultimately we’ll anticipate a warrant for his arrest. He will have to answer for that in Williamson County court.”
If you have any information concerning this investigation, please contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at (618) 997-6541.
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Travelers can expect no construction or maintenance closures along state highways from the Fourth of July through the weekend, said the Arizona Department of Transportation.
From July 3-8, Arizona’s highways will be fully open to vehicles traveling around the state. The state Department of Transportation announced in a news release that no construction or maintenance is scheduled for the holiday weekend but drivers should still be cautious of others on the road.
To ensure drivers arrive at their destinations safely this Fourth of July, the Department of Transportation reminds everyone to:
- Check your vehicle, including tire pressure.
- Allow extra time and be prepared to slow down and use cautionin existing work zones.
- Expect the unexpected. Pack extra supplies for unscheduledclosures.
- Rest before traveling; fatigue is a serious risk.
- Buckle up and obey speed limits.
- Never drive while impaired. Arrange for a designated driver.
- Avoid stopping in areas with taller grasses or brush. Hot vehicleparts could spark a fire. Do not drag trailer chains.
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The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play.
Lottery players have seen enormous jackpots recently, with previous winners of both the Powerball and Mega Millions breaking into the top 10 largest jackpots in U.S. lottery history. Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
Powerball
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The Pick
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Pick 3
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Fantasy 5
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Triple Twist
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to P.O. Box 2913, Phoenix, AZ 85062.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID to any of these locations:
Phoenix Arizona Lottery Office: 4740 E. University Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4400. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Tucson Arizona Lottery Office: 2955 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, 520-628-5107. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Lottery Office: Terminal 4 Baggage Claim, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4424. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
Kingman Arizona Lottery Office: Inside Walmart, 3396 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86409, 928-753-8808. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://www.arizonalottery.com/.
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Where can you buy Arizona lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
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