A Marietta man was arrested Sunday after attempting to steal two catalytic converters.
Deane Allen Beck Jr., 41, of 105 Melody Lane, was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Jail for one count of tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony; two counts of theft, both first-degree misdemeanors; two counts of possessing criminal tools, both first-degree misdemeanors; and one count of resisting arrest, a second-degree misdemeanor.
He appeared in Marietta Municipal Court and bond was set at $3,750 bond.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a call Sunday reporting a man was observed under a vehicle at Pioneer Collision, 1310 Pike St., Marietta. It was reported that he appeared to be removing the catalytic converter.