Catalytic Thief

Columbus OH

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Ohio bill aims to stop theft of catalytic converters; $1.7m lost say police: His investigations led to the indictment of Tommy Cox Jr. and five other people on 90 felonies, where they are accused of engaging in corrupt activity, receiving stolen property, possession of criminal tools, theft, weapons under disability, and money laundering. 202 license plates stolen in Columbus this year: Here’s why Gilbert said he found evidence that Cox scrapped a little more than 1,100 catalytic converters for more than $480,000 in cash. Investigation into catalytic converter thefts spread over five counties. “$1.7 million was the loss to society. That’s a low estimate,” Gilbert said. “We executed 20 search warrants in this case, and we believe we have the evidence to prosecute this as engaging in a corrupt activity.” Cox, who is held on a $4 million bond, has pleaded not guilty in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. Proposal: ban catalytic converter sales unless entire car scrapped