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PA Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Shut Down, DA Says
An organized catalytic converter theft ring operating in multiple Pennsylvania counties has been busted up with the arrest of five men, authorities said.
The ring operated in Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Philadelphia counties, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.
Arrested were Sharief Louden, 30, of Philadelphia; Daniel McIlhenney, 37, and Ryan McIlhenney, 36, both of Folcroft; Terrell Gibson, 40, of Chester; and Loai Nasser, 49, of Cherry Hill, NJ. An arrest warrant has been issued for Ali Sayy…
Thieves Steal Several Catalytic Converters In Toms River Neighborhood: Police
Toms River police are warning residents after a string of catalytic converter thefts over two days, authorities said.
Suspects cut catalytic converters from six vehicles in a neighborhood near Garden State Parkway exit 83, Toms River police said in a Facebook post on Thursday, Feb. 29. The vehicles were parked on Colonial Drive, Curtis Place, Morristown Drive, Ivan Court, and Hilltop Drive.
The affected vehicles included two Volkswagen Jettas, a Kia Soul, a Kia Sorento, a Kia Sportage, and a Honda Accord. Police released a photo of a white SUV suspected of being involved in t…
Atlantic City Man Caught With Numerous Catalytic Converters, Pills: Police
A 50-year-old man from Atlantic City has been charged with receiving stolen property after 24 catalytic converters were found during a search of his home.
On Thursday, June 1, Atlantic City detectives made a warranted search in the 100 block of north Iowa Avenue following an investigation into drug dealing, police said.
The target of the investigation, Felix Beltran, was located at the residence and arrested on an active warrant, they said.
During a search of the residence, detectives recovered numerous prescription pills, paraphernalia used in the distribution of drugs, the catalytic conv…
Black Market Brothers: Alleged Long Island Catalytic Converter Traffickers Indicted
Two brothers have been charged with an 81-count indictment for supposedly trafficking stolen catalytic converters from other states and selling the precious metals inside of them, authorities announced.
On Friday, May 12, Long Beach brothers Alan and Andrew Pawelsky, aged 28 and 25, respectively, were charged for their involvement in trafficking catalytic converters on the black market, opening them up, and making millions off of the precious metals inside, according to the Nassau County District Attorney.
According to the charges against them, the scheme lasted from June 2021 to December…
Catalytic Converter Thieves Busted After Car Chase Through Delco: Police
A trio of suspected catalytic converter thieves was arrested and charged after an early morning police chase through Delaware County on Monday, May 8, authorities say.
The three Philadelphia men were arrested on I-95 near the Route 420 Exit just before 4 a.m., Nether Providence Township police wrote in a release. They are:
Kevin K. Green, 40, charged with several misdemeanor counts related to theft
Marc Williams, 28, charged with several misdemeanor counts related to theft
George T. Tittle, 44, charged with felony eluding police, traffic offenses, and several misdemea…
Suspects Who Stole Catalytic Converters From Hudson Valley Train Station Caught, Police Say
A duo who stole catalytic converters from a train station in the Hudson Valley have been caught, police said.
On Thursday afternoon, Dec. 15, police in Putnam County received two reports from people who had their catalytic converters stolen at the Garrison Train Station, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
After an investigation, two suspects were identified and taken into custody by the Beacon Police Department, according to authorities.
The suspects, whose identities have not yet been released, are also responsible for thefts outside of Putnam County, polic…
21 Catalytic Converters Recovered, Gang Of Four Busted By Clifton PD
GOTCHA! Clifton police recovered 21 catalytic converters while arresting four men who they said stole them.
Officers responding to a theft in progress on East 4th Street stopped a fleeing Kia in Paterson and arrested the lone occupant, Pedro Mirben-Feliz, 26, of Brooklyn around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said.
A second vehicle, an Acura TL, crashed on Route 3 in Secaucus, where police arrested three occupants -- driver Juan Ortegalazala, 29, of the Bronx and passengers Yheremy Santana, 22, and Angel Batista, 18, both of Jersey City, the lieutenant said.
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