The Ellis County Press: Theft Ring Suspects in Custody

Theft Ring Suspects in Custody
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Editor on 05/28/2009 15:02:00


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ELLIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
THEFT RING SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY
MEGAN GRAY
_The Ellis County Press_
Ellis County - Investigators with the Ellis County Sheriff's Office have brought
James Smith, 22; Jason Poer ,18;William Jacob Lane, 31; Nicholas Vaughn,20; and
Arnold Moya,23; all from Red Oak into custody from the reported theft ring.
Moya was already in custody for multiple warrants and offenses.
All five suspects are being charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity
and Burglary of a Building with bonds totaling anywhere from $28,000 to
$100,000.
Additional warrants have been issued and the arrests are pending.
The Sheriff's Office is being assisted by the Red Oak Police Department and the
Auto Theft Services Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Searches in Ellis and Hill counties recovered several trailers, all-terrain
vehicles, welders and saddles believed to be stolen from the area in the past
several months.
In connection with information received during numerous theft and burglary
offenses in the county, investigators conducted a search of residence and
property in southern Dallas unearthing stolen welders, saws, electronics and
other various construction equipment possibly stolen.
Search locations have recovered many missing lawn mowers, four-wheelers, etc.
reported missing to ECSO and other local law enforcement agencies in the county.
The property recovery is estimated at $100,000.
Investigators with all involved agencies are working together to review all
stolen items and have them returned to their rightful owners.