Man Gets Crushed To Death Stealing Catalytic Converter

On March 7th Matthew Eric Smith, 32, was fatally crushed while attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a vehicle at a car lot in Savannah, Georgia. According to the Chatham County Police Department, the vehicle had been propped up by Smith to steal the device, causing it to fall and fatally crush him. The thefts and sales of catalytic converters have risen exponentially in recent years due to their treasurable content. Indeed, the National …

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Government Seizes Nearly $550 Million In Assets From Crime Ring Stealing Catalytic Converters

In a nationwide, coordinated operation today, law enforcement partners from across the country took down leaders and associates of a national network of thieves, dealers, and processors involved in a conspiracy involving stolen catalytic converters that were sold for millions of dollars to a metal refinery. In total, 21 individuals have been arrested and/or charged for their roles in the conspiracy in California, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, and Virginia. …

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