A Pasadena man who allegedly broke into a Brinks truck and stole nearly $100 million worth of gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds and watches in what officials consider the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge, according to court papers obtained Monday.
Carlos Victor Mestanza Cercado, 32, is expected to plead guilty to a single count of interference with commerce by robbery on Nov. 19 in federal court in Riverside.
The charge carries a possible sentence of up to 20 years imprisonment, plus a period of supervised release and restitution to be determined…