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Saturday, March 1, 2014

A man accused of stealing a plane from Boulder City Municipal Airport and going on a wild ride Sunday night told police he was trying to "complete the takeoff and landing portion of his pilot's license."

Paul Michael Waddle is charged with DUI/aircraft, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle/aircraft and obstructing a police officer.

According to Waddle's arrest report, police were called to the Boulder City airport before 11:30 p.m. Sunday concerning the theft of a white Cessna Caravan. The plane is owned by Scenic Airlines, which provides tours to the Grand Canyon.