Hunter
01/09/25
An Iowa City man was taken into custody after he was allegedly found in possession of a stolen vehicle.
Authorities observed a black Mercedes traveling westbound on Highway 6 near Fairmeadows Road at 8:30 Wednesday night without license plates. A subsequent traffic stop found 23-year old Paris Alexander of Fairchild Street in the passenger seat. He was wanted on a warrant for 4th degree Criminal Mischief connected to an incident on January 2nd.
A check of the vehicles identification number found it had been reported stolen through the Waterloo Police.
When confronted with this information. Alexander claimed that he shared the Mercedes with his girlfriend. The check on the stolen vehicle listed Alexander as a suspect.
He was charged with 2nd degree Theft, a Class D Felony punishable by a prison sentence of up to five years if convicted.