A Cincinnati man has pleaded guilty to federal charges tied to accusations that he knowingly ran a chop shop and facilitated a multi-state car theft ring, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of Ohio.
Kahrese Tracey Scott Lee, 28, pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to transport stolen vehicles in interstate commerce and to knowingly operating a chop shop. He could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison.
Federal officials said the “chop shop conspiracy” netted around $1.5 million during its operation between at least October 2023 and October 2024. Lee, who also went by “Reese Lee” and “Bennett Jones” was charged along with six others connected to the stolen car ring…