Low-Speed Forklift Chase Ends In Arrest

December 19, 2011 12:08 PM

(Credit: Modesto P.D.)

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OAKLAND (AP) – A man accused of leading police on a low-speed chase from Oakdale to Modesto has been arrested.

Jerry DePalma, 48, and accomplice Irvin Turpitt, 51, allegedly took the 25-ton vehicle from Brown Sheet Metal and Mechanical in Oakdale.

Police say DePalma eventually jumped from the forklift, which has a top speed of 25 mph, and ran into a nearby orchard. He was located and officers used a stun gun to bring him into custody.

The suspects may have been trying to sell the forklift for scrap.

Turpitt is still at large.

gna

throw the book at these pudwackers.. 8)
Jane Anderson

Now wait a minute. A forklift does not weigh 25 tons. That would be fifty thousand pounds.

Steve

They do have some out there. Not the type you’re thinking of though. These are used for handling cargo containers. Do a google for Hyster and heavy duty fork lifts.

JustMe

Turpitt is still at large? You mean he was able to successfully outrun cops on a forklift?

LOL

HAHA, Im pretty sure i saw a guy ‘speeding’ from the cops on a segway as the getaway vehicle.

http://widk.com/2011/12/19/man-arrested-after-leading-police-on-car-chase-rides-forklift-with-top-speed-of-25-mph/ Man Arrested After Leading Police On Car Chase – Rides FORKLIFT With Top Speed Of 25 MPH

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