(WXYZ) — Seven people from around metro Detroit have been charged in a massive car theft ring of Ford Bronco Raptors valued at more than $1.7 million.
According to police, the seven suspects were arrested Tuesday and arraigned on charges Wednesday related to the theft of 16 Ford Bronco Raptors.
In October 2022, the Canton Police Department began investigating the theft of multiple Bronco Raptors from a Ford lot in Canton Township. They also found related thefts in Dearborn and Woodhaven.
Detectives and officers began investigating and ended up recovering 10 of the Bronco Raptors in Northville, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Texas, Arizona and Alaska. They also recovered five other stolen vehicles, an AR pistol and $28,426 in suspected cash proceeds from the sale of stolen vehicles.
"We applaud the outstanding efforts of our police officers and partners in ensuring community safety,” Canton Police Chief Chad Baugh said in a statement. “Their dedication and collaborative investigations underscore our commitment to our citizens. Our sincere appreciation goes to the Wayne County Prosecutor's office and our policing partners for their unwavering commitment to service."
The suspects are:
Migel Santiago, age 19 from Troy
- One Count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, a 20-year Felony
- Nine Counts of Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property $20,000 or More, a 10-year Felony
Oliaran Pernell, age 20 from Detroit
- One Count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, a 20-year Felony
- Ten Counts of Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property $20,000 or More, a 10-year Felony
Samir Rashed, age 21 from Northville
- One Count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, a 20-year Felony
- Nine Counts of Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property $20,000 or More, a 10-year Felony
Julian Lyles, age 19 from Detroit
- One Count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, a 20-year Felony
- Eight Counts of Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property $20,000 or More, a 10-year Felony
Dominick Dumont, age 19 from Northville
- One Count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, a 20-year Felony
- One Count of Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property $20,000 or More, a 10-year Felony
Abdulfattah Hamed, age 21 from Van Buren
- One Count of Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property $20,000 or More, a 10-year Felony
Janisse Moss, age 19 from Lincoln Park
- One Count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, a 20-year Felony
- Ten Counts of Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property $20,000 or More, a 10-year Felony
