MINDEN, NV - A press release from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) confirmed that deputies arrested four for numerous burglary and possession charges, taking down an "organized theft ring" that was targeting shoe stores. Two of the individuals arrested are in the country illegally.
The incident took place on April 14th at approximately 4:11 p.m., when a DCSO deputy was notified of a suspicious vehicle involved in a theft from Famous Footwear, located off Topsy Lane in northern Douglas County. The deputy stopped the vehicle on Vista Grande Blvd., behind the shopping center.
Two of the occupants fled on foot onto Washoe Tribal Land and three remained with the vehicle. Deputies, with the assistance of Washoe Tribal Police, were able to locate one of the suspects who fled on foot utilizing a drone and a K9. As of this writing, one suspect is still at large, and his identity is unknown.
The Nevada Highway Patrol and the Carson City Sheriff's Office also supported the incident helping with perimeter control. The remaining suspects identified as Manuel Parra-Lopez, Rosario Quinonez-Garcia, Garson Arango, and Jenifer Lara-Vasquez were arrested and linked to numerous charges that include possession of drug paraphernalia, burglary of a business, conspiracy, possession of burglary tools, possession of controlled substance, and possession of stolen property.
Parra-Lopez and Arango are illegal immigrants and have an ICE hold. Parra-Lopez fled on foot and was charged with resisting and obstructing a police officer. Sheriff Dan Coverley said, "All of these individuals are part of an organized theft ring. They came to Douglas County for the express purpose of stealing from our businesses.
I am extremely proud of my deputies for catching these individuals and recovering the stolen property. I am confident that the one individual who got away will be identified and arrested. I want to thank the Washoe Tribal Police for their assistance with this case and for being a great partner, along with the Nevada Highway Patrol and the Carson City Sheriff's Office."
In a separate incident, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said that five illegal immigrants suspected of dozens of crimes in Central Florida as part of Tren de Aragua (TdA) are facing charges after a months-long investigation. According to FOX13, the investigation dates back to October 2024 when Publix noticed a trend of people stealing high-end liquor from stores in Central Florida.
Judd said investigators also received reports of similar thefts from Walmart and Sam's Club. The cases ranged from theft to armed robbery, with 32 cases in Polk County and four involving other agencies. The fist suspects have been identified as: Alexis Jose Rodriguez-Benavides, Darwins Smith Vasquez-Leon, Ildemaro Miguel Escalona Mendoza, Ramon Jesus Carpintero-Luna, and Samuel Oglis David Anthony Charlie.
During the news conference, Judd talked about TdA, a gang that the State Department recently designated as a foreign terrorist organization. He said, "I can tell you that this violent gang was alive and well in Central Florida."
He also talked about illegal immigration, commending state lawmakers for passing through new legislation earlier this year while sharing strong words for those he described as "criminal illegal aliens." He said, "They are tormenting and terrorizing and stealing and robbing and murdering people."
Judd said that due to their immigration status, the five men face enhanced charges. In addition to organized retail theft and robbery charges, investigators are also working to charge the suspects with racketeering, which carries a 30-year mandatory minimum prison sentence.
The incident took place on April 14th at approximately 4:11 p.m., when a DCSO deputy was notified of a suspicious vehicle involved in a theft from Famous Footwear, located off Topsy Lane in northern Douglas County. The deputy stopped the vehicle on Vista Grande Blvd., behind the shopping center.
Two of the occupants fled on foot onto Washoe Tribal Land and three remained with the vehicle. Deputies, with the assistance of Washoe Tribal Police, were able to locate one of the suspects who fled on foot utilizing a drone and a K9. As of this writing, one suspect is still at large, and his identity is unknown.
The Nevada Highway Patrol and the Carson City Sheriff's Office also supported the incident helping with perimeter control. The remaining suspects identified as Manuel Parra-Lopez, Rosario Quinonez-Garcia, Garson Arango, and Jenifer Lara-Vasquez were arrested and linked to numerous charges that include possession of drug paraphernalia, burglary of a business, conspiracy, possession of burglary tools, possession of controlled substance, and possession of stolen property.
Parra-Lopez and Arango are illegal immigrants and have an ICE hold. Parra-Lopez fled on foot and was charged with resisting and obstructing a police officer. Sheriff Dan Coverley said, "All of these individuals are part of an organized theft ring. They came to Douglas County for the express purpose of stealing from our businesses.
I am extremely proud of my deputies for catching these individuals and recovering the stolen property. I am confident that the one individual who got away will be identified and arrested. I want to thank the Washoe Tribal Police for their assistance with this case and for being a great partner, along with the Nevada Highway Patrol and the Carson City Sheriff's Office."
In a separate incident, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said that five illegal immigrants suspected of dozens of crimes in Central Florida as part of Tren de Aragua (TdA) are facing charges after a months-long investigation. According to FOX13, the investigation dates back to October 2024 when Publix noticed a trend of people stealing high-end liquor from stores in Central Florida.
Judd said investigators also received reports of similar thefts from Walmart and Sam's Club. The cases ranged from theft to armed robbery, with 32 cases in Polk County and four involving other agencies. The fist suspects have been identified as: Alexis Jose Rodriguez-Benavides, Darwins Smith Vasquez-Leon, Ildemaro Miguel Escalona Mendoza, Ramon Jesus Carpintero-Luna, and Samuel Oglis David Anthony Charlie.
During the news conference, Judd talked about TdA, a gang that the State Department recently designated as a foreign terrorist organization. He said, "I can tell you that this violent gang was alive and well in Central Florida."
He also talked about illegal immigration, commending state lawmakers for passing through new legislation earlier this year while sharing strong words for those he described as "criminal illegal aliens." He said, "They are tormenting and terrorizing and stealing and robbing and murdering people."
Judd said that due to their immigration status, the five men face enhanced charges. In addition to organized retail theft and robbery charges, investigators are also working to charge the suspects with racketeering, which carries a 30-year mandatory minimum prison sentence.
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2025-04-22T21:55-0400 | Comment by: James
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