Manchester Police Say Immigrant Wanted for Failing to Appear on Charges

Manchester Police say an immigrant from Guatemala is wanted for failing to appear on charges.

On June 26th, after a five-month investigation, Manchester Police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) executed a search warrant at 604 East Union Street in Manchester. 

It was reported an immigrant from Guatemala was working for a local manufacturer under a fictitious alias. Karla Molina Mendoza was identified as earning almost $78,000 in the 2023 calendar year under the name “Martha Garza.” Police say that identity and its personally identifiable information belong to someone from another state. 

Medical records and a 401k plan for that alias were found in the home. Three other fake IDs and social security cards were also recovered. Molina Mendoza would receive a $500 hiring bonus to recruit other applicants to the manufacturer. 

Molina Mendoza was charged with identity theft, forgery, perjury, and possessing fictitious documents. She was released hours later after posting bond. Molina Mendoza is currently wanted for failing to appear for her crimes. For any information on her current whereabouts, please contact Manchester Police.

The Manchester Police Department was assisted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa State Patrol.

photo courtesy of Manchester PD