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76-Year-Old Charged After Skid Loader Rampage

8/28/2025

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Roy Spiker, 76, faces multiple charges for allegedly using a skid loader to flip vehicles during a civil dispute in Cave City.
The incident, labeled a "rage" by Treasure Trove CEO Michael Barrick, resulted in about $750,000 in damages.
No injuries were reported, despite the homeowner firing shots at Spiker.
Spiker is charged with eight counts of wanton endangerment and three counts of criminal mischief.

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Story summary

Roy Spiker, 76, faces multiple charges for allegedly using a skid loader to flip vehicles during a civil dispute in Cave City.
The incident, labeled a "rage" by Treasure Trove CEO Michael Barrick, resulted in about $750,000 in damages.
No injuries were reported, despite the homeowner firing shots at Spiker.
Spiker is charged with eight counts of wanton endangerment and three counts of criminal mischief.