HUTCHINSON— A Kansas man with a lengthy criminal history finds himself in more trouble for allegedly being involved with the theft of a moped and a couple of motorcycles.

Derrick Pederson, 22, Hutchinson, faces possible charges for three counts of being in possession of stolen property and theft.

Police discovered the vehicles Pederson’s residence in the 1100 block of East 9th Street in Hutchinson, according to statements made in court.

Pederson appeared via video from the Reno County Correctional Facility.

He allegedly told police that he didn’t steal the items and only allowed them to be stored at the home.

He’s expected back in court on the new charges next week.

Pederson also faces a probation violation for numerous convictions for burglary, theft, drugs, obstruction, trafficking in contraband into a detention facility and forgery.