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Colorado Man Steals Bulldozer, Goes On Demolition Spree

RAPID CITY, SoDak. (CBS4) - A Colorado man is accused of stealing a bulldozer and taking it on a joyride in South Dakota. The driver caused some damage in Rapid City with the bulldozer on Sunday.

A pickup truck was smashed, a building hit, concrete curbs damaged, and electric power poles hit during the rampage.

Police say officers followed the bulldozer as it crossed a road traveling east into a field.

Officers used a beanbag shotgun, Taser, and pepper spray to stop Justin Thornley of Empire, Colorado.

Thornley, 21, is charged with felony destruction of property, felony aggravated grand theft, and misdemeanor obstructing a police officer.

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