Crime

Warren County man charged after alleged vehicle theft attempt

Posted 9/4/25

A Warren County man is facing three felony charges after allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle outside a Warrenton home on Sept. 1.

Police arrested Arturo Flores, of the 28000 block of Orchard …

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Warren County man charged after alleged vehicle theft attempt

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A Warren County man is facing three felony charges after allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle outside a Warrenton home on Sept. 1.

Police arrested Arturo Flores, of the 28000 block of Orchard Farm Circle, after finding him inside a vehicle without permission in the 400 block of Dahlgren Avenue. According to a probable cause statement, Flores initially refused to get out of the vehicle and resisted officers as they tried to place him in a patrol car. Officers also reported smelling a strong odor of alcohol.

While in custody, Flores allegedly threatened to shoot law enforcement, the statement said.

Flores has been charged with first-degree tampering with a vehicle, tampering with a judicial offer and resisting arrest.

Warrenton Police Department, crime

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