A crew member brazenly flaunts stolen cash on social media. Little did he know, these reckless actions would ultimately lead investigators to help prosecutors from the OAG nab convictions.
Photos courtesy of the Office of the Attorney General
Attorney General Letitia James has announced the conviction of six men responsible for a prolific crime wave across the downstate region of New York, which affected businesses and residents alike.
The crew, identified as Willie Baines, Josepher Cartagena, Brandon Collazo-Rivera, Justin Herrera, Douglas Noble, and Alexander Santiago, were all from the Bronx County. Their nefarious activities spanned 11 counties, including Kings County Brooklyn, resulting in losses exceeding $3 million.
“The six individuals convicted and sentenced went on a crime spree that impacted businesses and residents throughout downstate New York,” said Attorney General James. “These burglars left a trail of broken glass, smashed businesses, and dangerous high-speed chases in their wake. I thank my partners in local law enforcement for their coordination and support as we took down this dangerous crew.”
The thieves’ nefarious activities, which involved over 200 commercial burglaries, impacted car dealerships, cellular phone stores, and ATM businesses. The targets were not confined to New York State but extended to Connecticut and New Jersey. The crew is responsible for the theft of at least 54 vehicles, a bevy of cellular phones, cash, and other merchandise.
“This is one of those cases that highlights the extraordinary cooperation across multiple police departments and agencies in the New York Metropolitan area,” said NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban. “The NYPD Auto Crime Unit is proud to have worked with the New…
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