The Brief
- Investigators dismantled a multi-county crime ring stealing heavy construction equipment across metro Atlanta, tracing thefts to a rental truck from Home Depot.
- Eric Cole was arrested in Newton County, recovering the rental truck and trailer; a warrant in Cobb County found a stolen tractor and more evidence.
- Three suspects face charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act; Reginald Bramber and Eric Cole are in custody, Kory Roland remains wanted.
JENKINSBURG, Ga. – Investigators in Butts County say they have dismantled a multi-county crime ring accused of stealing and transporting heavy construction equipment across metro Atlanta.
What we know:
The case began after equipment was reported stolen from a construction site in Jenkinsburg. Investigators reviewed hours of surveillance video and spotted a suspect vehicle, a rental truck from Home Depot. Working with Home Depot’s corporate security team, deputies traced the vehicle to its renter and identified several people believed to be involved.…