The Brief
- A Maricopa man faces multiple burglary and theft charges after allegedly participating in a daytime catalytic converter heist in Mesa.
- Police recovered 14 stolen catalytic converters, tools and a hidden firearm after tracking the suspect during a foot pursuit that ended with a stun gun deployment.
- A judge set the suspect’s bond at $100,000 after court evaluations flagged him as a high flight risk.
MESA, Ariz. – A Maricopa man is behind bars after allegedly leading police on a foot chase and being stunned following a brazen daytime catalytic converter heist that uncovered a stash of 14 stolen car parts and a hidden firearm, authorities said.
What we know:
William Eugene Lightfoot, 41, was being held on a $100,000 bond Wednesday following his arrest in Mesa. Lightfoot is charged with second- and third-degree burglary, possessing burglary tools, trading used catalytic converters, theft and resisting arrest.…