Idaho man arrested after flying stolen plane from North Las Vegas into California

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January 4, 2024 9:38 AM

Published January 4, 2024 9:47 AM

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — An Idaho man was arrested after stealing a plane from the North Las Vegas airport, flying it over 100 miles into a southern California airport and eventually running into a desert area after officers inquired about the aircraft.

The man, who is currently in custody in San Bernardino County, faces charges of possession of a stolen airplane and taking stolen property across state lines from the incident, which occurred on Saturday, according to the county sheriff’s department.

There could be additional charges in Nevada.

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