Roseburg Man Arrested on Multiple Theft and Forgery Charges
A 38-year-old Roseburg man was arrested after police say he admitted to theft and forgery-related crimes. Investigators say he stole solar lights, cashed a stolen check for $200, and attempted to cash another for $400.
ROSEBURG, Ore. — A 38-year-old Roseburg man was arrested and lodged at the Douglas County Corrections facility following an investigation into multiple theft and forgery incidents.
According to law enforcement, officers first contacted Matthew Huddleston on Saturday, Dec. 27, in connection with a theft reported earlier in the month. During that contact, Huddleston admitted to taking solar-powered lights from a residence on NE Sunset. He told officers that he later returned the items.
During a separate investigation, officers identified Huddleston as a suspect in another case involving stolen checks. Police say he admitted to cashing one stolen check for $200 and attempting to cash a second check for $400.
As a result of the investigation, Huddleston was arrested and charged with two counts of identity theft, two counts of forgery in the second degree, two counts of possession of a forged instrument, theft in the second degree, and attempted theft in the second degree.
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