Five people arrested after police take down luxury car theft ring in Florida

FLORIDA — A string of luxury car thefts across Central Florida has resulted in more than $3 million in total losses, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, which announced the arrest of several suspects tied to the crime spree.

Authorities say at least 33 thefts have been linked to an alleged criminal organization targeting high-end vehicles, including G-Wagons, Lamborghinis, Ferraris, BMWs and Range Rovers. The total manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the stolen vehicles exceeds $2 million, with additional losses from fraudulent credit card use pushing the overall total closer to $3 million.

Following more than two weeks of surveillance, investigators arrested five individuals identified as D’Mawuko Fugar, Marvin Brooks, Damon Kelson, Edrick Bush and Chadd Arthur Thomason. They now face charges including racketeering and conspiracy, with the lead suspect potentially facing between five and 30 years in prison…

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