Muskego Man Charged After Taking His Uncle's Car

A Muskego man is facing charges after he allegedly took his uncle’s car without permission and then returned it to the residence with methadone and a marijuana pipe in his pockets.

Anthony N. Reyes, 28, was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court Friday with one count of possession of narcotic drugs, one count of operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. If convicted, he faces up to nearly 10 years in prison and $20,500 in fines.

According to the criminal complaint:

At 5:03 a.m. Nov. 10, police were called to a residence in the S7900 block of Ancient Oaks Drive after Reyes’ uncle reported he found his car missing while he was getting ready to leave for work. He suspected his nephew in the crime, and while talking to officers, Reyes pulled up in the car.

Reyes initially told police he took the car to go to his ex-girlfriend’s house due to an emergency with one of his children. However, the officer found the pipe and pills and Reyes admitted buying them from a friend.

He will make his initial appearance in court June 4.