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Guilty Pleas Entered in Cases Involving High-End Stolen Vehicles Worth Millions

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U.S. Attorney Dena J. King, Robert M. DeWitt, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in North Carolina, and Chief Johnny Jennings of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) announced that two defendants have entered guilty pleas in federal court for their respective roles in cases involving high-end stolen vehicles worth millions of dollars. Andre Lamar Sumner and Terrick D. Lumpkin pleaded guilty to conspiracy and related charges, while Erren Woodson pleaded guilty to conspiracy and possession of a stolen vehicle. The defendants were involved in a scheme to buy and sell high-end motor vehicles stolen from car dealerships, rental car companies, and private parties across the United States.

Key Takeaways:

  • Andre Lamar Sumner, 41, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate federal law, including transporting and possessing stolen vehicles in interstate commerce, and altering vehicle identification numbers (VINs).
  • Sumner also pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen vehicle and possession with intent to distribute marijuana, with a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
  • Erren Woodson, 40, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and possession of a stolen vehicle, with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
  • Terrick D. Lumpkin, 39, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate federal law, including transporting and possessing vehicles in interstate commerce, and altering VIN numbers, with a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.
  • The defendants were involved in a scheme to buy and sell high-end motor vehicles stolen from various locations throughout the United States, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Missouri.
  • The stolen vehicles had an estimated value of over $2 million and included luxury models made by BMW, Land Rover, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Rolls-Royce, as well as trucks and other expensive models from Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, and RAM.
  • The defendants regularly altered the stolen vehicles' original VINs and fraudulently registered the stolen vehicles with various state motor vehicle agencies to avoid detection and maximize the resale value of the stolen cars.
  • The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged 11 individuals with conspiracy offenses related to high-end stolen vehicles and other related offenses since August 2023, with nine individuals pleading guilty to federal charges.

Statistics:

  • Estimated value of stolen vehicles involved in the scheme: over $2 million
  • Number of individuals charged with conspiracy offenses related to high-end stolen vehicles and other related offenses: 11
  • Number of individuals who have pleaded guilty to federal charges: 9
  • Number of individuals currently released on bond: 3 (Sumner, Woodson, and Lumpkin)
  • Maximum penalty for conspiracy charges: 5 years in prison
  • Maximum penalty for possession of a stolen vehicle: 10 years in prison
  • Maximum penalty for possession with intent to distribute marijuana: 5 years in prison

Sources:

  • U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina
  • FBI North Carolina
  • Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD)
  • Contify.com (https://contify.com)

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