New York officials reported that after a year-long investigation they have recovered more than 40 Honda and Toyota vehicles worth more than a million dollars that were stolen.
New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Police (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the takedown of a car theft operation that allegedly sold stolen vehicles throughout New York and New Jersey. Five individuals have been charged with 92 crimes for their roles in selling stolen cars.
The investigation began in February 2025 when Jonathan Mercedes Silvestre was identified as the broker for the sale of stolen motor vehicles, according to officials. The investigation included physical and covert video surveillance, court-authorized wiretapping of cellular telephones, the analysis of electronic evidence, including cellphone communications and tracking information, and other investigative operations…