Officers filed a report for forgery and making false information in the 2300 block of Stagg Hill Rd. in Manhattan on May 30, 2023, around 1:00 p.m. A 42-year-old man, Briggs Auto Group, and Consumer Portfolio Services were listed as the victims when it was reported a 41-year-old male suspect forged the victim’s signature in January 2023 to purchase a vehicle worth approximately $18,000 through Briggs to include a loan contract and financing for the vehicle through Consumer Portfolio Services.
Molly Meeks, 34, of St. George was arrested on May 30, 2023, around 2:00 p.m. on her two Dickinson County District Court warrants for failure to appear and transported to Dickinson County.
Mark Brady, 32, of Cerritos, Calif. was arrested on May 30, 2023, around 3:45 p.m. for aggravated assault in connection to a May 21, 2023, case where it was reported Brady held down a 52-year-old man at knifepoint and attempted to stab him. Brady remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $8,000.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 300 block of N. 16th St. in Manhattan on May 30, 2023, around 7:15 p.m. A 20-year-old man was listed as the victim when he reported his unlocked truck was entered and his Canik SF 9mm pistol and ammunition inside were stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $470. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property (domestic-related) and interference with LEO in Manhattan on May 30, 2023, around 9:30 p.m. 27- and 44-year-old women were listed as the victims when it was reported Alfredo Perez, 27, of Manhattan and known to them, damaged a table, residential siding, and a moped for a total loss of approximately $1,100. While being arrested for criminal damage to property, Perez resisted officers, leading to an additional charge of interference with LEO. Perez remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $4,000.
Maurice Coleman, 39, of Manhattan was arrested on May 31, 2023, around 1:15 a.m. on his Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This warrant stems from original charges of possession of anabolic steroids and possession of marijuana. Coleman was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.
