Jeff Steals His Neighbor's Car Around 2:00 Am and Drives

Essay

Jeff steals his neighbor's car around 2:00 am and drives to another city about 40 miles away. He discovers a checkbook in the glove box of the car. He needs fuel so he writes a check from the checkbook and signs the neighbor's name. He gives the check to the station attendant who fails to ask for an ID. Jeff used to work for a manufacturing company in the same city. He remembers that the manager of the company was illegally dumping chemicals into the stream behind the company. Jeff invites the manager to lunch under the guise of a lead for business. During the lunch Jeff tells the manager that unless he pays Jeff $5,000 he will inform the authorities and provide pictures of the illegal dumping. What crimes has Jeff committed? What elements of those crimes apply to this scenario?