Forklift stolen from Katana Summit ends up in ditch; man arrested

1-17-12, COLUMBUS, Neb. - Platte County authorities arrest a Kentucky man after he allegedly tried to drive off with a forklift from Katana Summit.

 

24-year-old Dexter Reeves is charged with burglary and criminal mischief. It happened just before 3am Monday.

 

Deputies found Reeves in the forklift after it had been driven through a fence and ended up in a ditch. He was taken to the Platte County Detention Facility.

 

The forklift is valued at $160,000. Damage to the facility is estimated at about $10,000.

 

The incident is still under investigation by the Platte County Sheriff’s Department.