Springfield Man Pleads Guilty in $2 Million Catalytic Converter Theft Ring

BOSTON — Carlos Fonseca, a 33-year-old resident of Springfield, Massachusetts, has admitted his involvement in a sophisticated theft operation that targeted nearly 500 vehicles across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The scheme, which…

Robbinsville Police Urge Community Awareness Amid Rise in Vehicle Thefts and Burglaries

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The Robbinsville Township Police Department is calling on residents to enhance their vigilance following a surge in motor vehicle thefts and residential burglaries across New Jersey. Robbinsville has not…

Pittsburgh Police Arrest Suspect in Vehicle Theft and Kidnapping Incident

PITTSBURGH, PA—Pittsburgh Police apprehended a suspect on Tuesday following the theft of a vehicle. The vehicle, left running on the 600 block of Penn Avenue downtown, was stolen early in the morning.…

Trio Arrested for Organized Retail Theft in Rehoboth Beach

REHOBOTH BEACH, DE – Delaware State Police apprehended three New York residents for organized retail theft from multiple Rehoboth Beach outlets. Oscar Mosquera, 44, from New York, NY, Alex Toro-Londono, 48, from…

Jewelry Company Supervisor Charged with Theft of Precious Metals

Benjamin Preacher, a 54-year-old manufacturing supervisor from North Attleboro, was arrested and charged with money laundering following allegations of stealing gold, silver, and platinum from a luxury jewelry company over a span…

Member of Catalytic Converter Theft Crew Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Prison

BOSTON – A Springfield man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a regional organized theft crew that stole catalytic converters from nearly 500 vehicles, robbed jewelry…

Springfield Man Sentenced for Major Catalytic Converter Theft Operation

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Nicolas Davila, 25, from Springfield, was sentenced to over three years in prison today for his significant role in a comprehensive theft ring that targeted nearly 500 vehicles for…

Attempted Vehicle Theft Reported in Beachwood

BEACHWOOD, NJ – Authorities were dispatched to Mizzen Avenue following a report of vandalism to a motor vehicle. Upon entering the vehicle, the car owner reported discovering damage to the ignition. She…

Suspect Arrested for Vehicle Theft in Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, MD — An Annapolis man, Luis Marvin Leiva-Fonseca, was arrested on Thursday, March 8, 2024, following the recovery of a stolen vehicle in the 200 block of Forbes Street. Annapolis Police…

Newport News Man Sentenced in Major Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft Scheme

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Damier Dorsey, a 29-year-old Newport News resident, was sentenced today to nine years and 11 months in prison for orchestrating a credit card fraud and identity theft operation…

Washington D.C. Man Sentenced for Package Thefts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Daniel Greene, a 42-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 32 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in package thefts.…

Washington D.C. Man Indicted on Felony Theft Charge

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dwayne Bingham, a 63-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been indicted by a grand jury for felony second-degree theft, according to U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Metropolitan Police…

New Jersey Man Sentenced in Luxury Car Theft Ring

NEWARK, N.J. – Malik Baker, a 30-year-old from Vauxhall, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy that targeted luxury cars across New York,…

Police Seek Identification of Suspect in Wawa Theft

ALLENTOWN, PA — Authorities are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft at a Wawa convenience store. On March 7, 2024, the individual in question entered the…

Police Arrest Suspect in Series of Airbag Thefts Across Howard County

HOWARD COUNTY, MD – Howard County police have apprehended Mateo Reyes, a 22-year-old resident of Adelphi, in connection with several airbag thefts across the county. Reyes faces charges for three incidents that…

Teenagers Arrested After Attempted Jacket Theft in Southwest D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Four teenagers have been taken into custody by the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District following an attempted robbery in Southwest Washington. The incident occurred on March 5, around 3:36…

Rockville City Police Department Advises on Vehicle Safety Following Thefts

ROCKVILLE, MD — The Rockville City Police Department reports a series of vehicle thefts in the 300 block of Martins Lane. Residents are urged to take preventive measures to safeguard their belongings…

Impersonation and Theft at New York City Church

NEW YORK, NY – Police are investigating an incident where a 63-year-old male was victimized by an impersonator at the American Martyrs RC Church, located at 79-43 Bell Boulevard. On Sunday, the…

Delaware State Police Thwart Vehicle Theft Attempt by Maryland Man

GEORGETOWN, DE – The Delaware State Police have successfully apprehended 18-year-old Dragco Wiggins of Aberdeen, Maryland, following his attempt to steal a Chrysler minivan in Georgetown. The incident occurred on the evening…

“Distract and Grab” Theft Ring Busted After Statewide Investigation

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Stafford Township Police Department announced the arrest of three individuals involved in a series of “Distract and Grab” thefts and credit card fraud incidents across New Jersey…

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