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Prosecutors describe violence of CT catalytic converter theft ring — and $160,000 in missing cash
Prosecutors say violence was a major tool in the Connecticut catalytic converter trafficking ring that was led by Alexander ...
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2012 Holden Commodore Z-Series added to the VE range
called the 2012 Holden Commodore Z-Series. The editions are available in various VE Commodore variants. The Z-Series brings added equipment over the respective existing models, with sporty ...
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CT man paid $169K+ to steal catalytic converters sentenced to over a year in federal prison
A New Haven man has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison for his role in a catalytic converter theft ring. Mervin Figueroa, 27, of New Haven, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge ...
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New Haven man sentenced to 14 months in prison for role in stolen catalytic converter scheme
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A New Haven man was sentenced to just over a year in prison Monday for his participation in a stolen catalytic converter ring, according to the department of justice.
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New Haven man gets 14 months prison for role in CT catalytic converter theft ring, feds say
HARTFORD — A New Haven man was sentenced Monday to 14 months in prison for his role in a catalytic converter trafficking ring, federal officials said. Mervin Figueroa, 27, was also sentenced to ...
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Jury convicts 'ringleader' of $2.7M million catalytic converter theft ring
A federal jury convicted a 72-year-old California man of selling thousands of stolen catalytic converters for a multi-million dollar profit, the Justice Department announced. George Thomas could ...
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Jury convicts ‘ringleader’ of $2.7M million catalytic converter theft ring in Fresno area
A federal jury convicted a 72-year-old California man of selling thousands of stolen catalytic converters for a multi-million dollar profit, the Justice Department announced. George Thomas could ...
Los Angeles Times25d
Catalytic converter thefts dropped 60% in Fresno after arrest of a single seller
Reports of catalytic converter thefts in Fresno dropped by 60% after federal authorities arrested a man who was selling thousands of the stolen car part for a profit of more than $2.5 million.
ABC30 Action News26d
Man convicted for selling $2.7M worth of stolen catalytic converters from Fresno-area
FRESNO, Calif. -- A Valley man has been convicted of selling stolen catalytic converters in a multi-million dollar scheme. Federal prosecutors say 72-year-old George Thomas was running the theft ...
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California man is facing 10 years after making $2 million selling stolen catalytic converters
The topic of catalytic converter theft is a big one in the automotive industry because this form of car theft can be quite lucrative and easy for criminals. It’s one of the most widespread crimes ...
The San Joaquin Valley Sun26d
Fresno man convicted of $2.7 million stolen catalytic converter scheme
A Fresno man faces a decade in prison after being found guilty of running a multi-million dollar catalytic converter theft scheme. George Thomas, 72, was convicted of selling thousands of stolen ...