Amboy Man Arrested After Five Mile Reverse Tractor Joyride

A tractor stealing joyrider took his thievery to the Nth degree by cruising in reverse for five miles.

That's the story coming out of nearby Amboy, IL where Darrell Farringer stole a tractor early Sunday morning and drove it in reverse down U.S. Route 52.

Farringer's joyride took out road signs everywhere and finally ended when the tractor crashed into a garage. He confessed to the theft and joyriding later that morning and was arrested.

According to saukvalley.com, "Farringer is charged with three felonies – aggravated possession of a stolen vehicle, punishable by 4 to 15 years in prison; criminal damage to government-supported property, which carries 2 to 5 years; two counts of criminal damage to property, which carries 1 to 3 years; and misdemeanor reckless driving."

If convicted, Farringer could face anywhere from one to 15 years in prison.

If you're wondering what Farringer looks like, you can see his mug shot on Sauk Valley's website.