Chop Shops Get Busted

[Roadblock]

Anyone hear about 4 body shops in Polk getting raided this morning?

[PolkCountyCrime Examiner]

yes,,you can read my aricle here and I have just updated with more arrest that were made late yesterday evening...just updated 5 minutes ago

http://www.examiner.com/x-18689-Polk-County-C...

[ctown]

http://thepolkfishwrap.com/pages/full_story/p...

Several arrests were made in Polk and Floyd counties in what police officials are calling a stolen vehicle ring.

As of press time, officials told The Cedartown Standard that the investigation is ongoing, and therefore, they would not release the full details of the case.

Officials did release the following press release:

As a result of a lengthy investigation by the Northwest Georgia Criminal Enterprise Task Force (NGCETF) into a stolen vehicle ring, task force members, assisted by local, state and federal agencies, made eight arrests this morning in Polk and Floyd Counties.

Those arrested and the charges are as follows:

Mark Sparks, for violation of oath of office, obstruction, theft by receiving (motor vehicle). Until his arrest on Tuesday, Oct. 6, Sparks was a police officer with the Polk County Police Department.

Marvin Cheatwood, for theft by receiving stolen property (motor vehicle).

Michael Robinson was charged by agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms with federal weapons violations. Robinson is a former deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Bradley Miller, for two counts of theft by receiving stolen property (motor vehicle) and altering a vehicle identification number.

John Summerville Sr., for two counts of sale and distribution of a schedule 2 drug, operating a chop shop, theft by receiving (motor vehicle) and forgery in the second degree.

Margie Fields, for altering a vehicle identification number and operating a chop shop.

Alan Camp, for altering a vehicle identification number and operating a chop shop.

Kenneth Gravett, for insurance fraud. Gravett is a former deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

For over a year, the NGCETF, which is led by the FBI, has been investigating a criminal enterprise based in Polk County involved in the trafficking of stolen vehicles and altering vehicle identification numbers in order to resell stolen vehicles for large profits.

[ctown]

http://thepolkfishwrap.com/bookmark/3882463/a...

A familiar father and son were among those picked up on new warrants stemming from an multi-level probe into a car theft ring operating in Polk and Floyd Counties.

Richard Gerald Haney, 63, of 123 Frances Drive, Cedartown, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a charge of theft by receiving stolen property.

He was released on a property bond early Wednesday afternoon, only to be re-booked at the Polk County Jail by 4 p.m.

The new charge is operating a chop shop, according to Polk County Jail docket reports.

Haney's son, Richard Todd Haney, 40, of 25 Mountain View Drive, Cedartown, was arrested Wednesday afternoon and has not been completely through the booking process, according to jail officials. He faces charges of possession of a vehicle with an altered identification number.

Joey David Hughes, 35, of 36 Kimwood Drive, Cedartown, was arrested Tuesday in the case. He is charged with operating a chop shop and theft by receiving stolen property.

He has since been released on a property bond.

Meanwhile, three of those arrested Tuesday are being housed in jail outside the county. Mark Sparks, who was a Polk County police officer, is being housed elsewhere. He faces charges of violation of oath of office, obstruction, theft by receiving (motor vehicle).

John Summerville Sr., arrested on two counts of sale and distribution of a schedule 2 drug, operating a chop shop, theft by receiving (motor vehicle) and forgery in the second degree, is being housed in Floyd County, according to jail officials.

Bradley Miller, who faces two counts of theft by receiving stolen property (motor vehicle) and altering a vehicle identification number, is also being housed outside the county. Jail officials didn't have the locations of where Sparks and Miller were being held.

Meanwhile, Margie Fields, arrested Tuesday on charges of alterning a vehicle identification number and operating a chop shop, was released this afternoon.

For over a year, the NGCETF, which is led by the FBI, has been investigating a criminal enterprise based in Polk County involved in the trafficking of stolen vehicles and altering vehicle identification numbers in order to resell stolen vehicles for large profits.

The criminal enterprise has also been aided by current and former law enforcement officials who have been arrested as well. These former law enforcement officers have participated in the criminal activities and reportedly have provided sensitive law enforcement information to individuals involved in the criminal enterprise.

The investigation culminated on Oct. 6, with the execution of numerous search warrants and arrest warrants issued by the Polk County Superior Court and through the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia.

The investigation is ongoing with additional arrests and charges possible. Note: Additional photos will become available shortly.

[MOTOR MEDIC]

CORRUPT COPS ARE NOT GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY AND IT MAKES THE GOODS COPS LOOK BAD.

[PCCE]

there were more arrest Saturday...

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-18689-Polk...

[coooter]

PCCE wrote:

there were more arrest Saturday...
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-18689-Polk...

my buddy at the jail was talkin bout Jimmy Cotton and Richard Samuel Bishop who got arrested

[PCCE]

I was surprised to learn of Richard Bishop's arrest for this.I do know that he (Richard) did have documents where he purchased items..it is possible that he didn't know they were stolen..however..that truck that was in his shop that was in the process of being altered is another story...you never can tell about folks..I dunno

[CTOWN]

ctown wrote:

http://thepolkfishwrap.com/boo kmark/3882463/article-Update-% 20vehicle%20theft%20ring%20arr ests%20continue
A familiar father and son were among those picked up on new warrants stemming from an multi-level probe into a car theft ring operating in Polk and Floyd Counties.
Richard Gerald Haney, 63, of 123 Frances Drive, Cedartown, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a charge of theft by receiving stolen property.
He was released on a property bond early Wednesday afternoon, only to be re-booked at the Polk County Jail by 4 p.m.
The new charge is operating a chop shop, according to Polk County Jail docket reports.
Haney's son, Richard Todd Haney, 40, of 25 Mountain View Drive, Cedartown, was arrested Wednesday afternoon and has not been completely through the booking process, according to jail officials. He faces charges of possession of a vehicle with an altered identification number.
Joey David Hughes, 35, of 36 Kimwood Drive, Cedartown, was arrested Tuesday in the case. He is charged with operating a chop shop and theft by receiving stolen property.
He has since been released on a property bond.
Meanwhile, three of those arrested Tuesday are being housed in jail outside the county. Mark Sparks, who was a Polk County police officer, is being housed elsewhere. He faces charges of violation of oath of office, obstruction, theft by receiving (motor vehicle).
John Summerville Sr., arrested on two counts of sale and distribution of a schedule 2 drug, operating a chop shop, theft by receiving (motor vehicle) and forgery in the second degree, is being housed in Floyd County, according to jail officials.
Bradley Miller, who faces two counts of theft by receiving stolen property (motor vehicle) and altering a vehicle identification number, is also being housed outside the county. Jail officials didn't have the locations of where Sparks and Miller were being held.
Meanwhile, Margie Fields, arrested Tuesday on charges of alterning a vehicle identification number and operating a chop shop, was released this afternoon.
For over a year, the NGCETF, which is led by the FBI, has been investigating a criminal enterprise based in Polk County involved in the trafficking of stolen vehicles and altering vehicle identification numbers in order to resell stolen vehicles for large profits.
The criminal enterprise has also been aided by current and former law enforcement officials who have been arrested as well. These former law enforcement officers have participated in the criminal activities and reportedly have provided sensitive law enforcement information to individuals involved in the criminal enterprise.
The investigation culminated on Oct. 6, with the execution of numerous search warrants and arrest warrants issued by the Polk County Superior Court and through the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia.
The investigation is ongoing with additional arrests and charges possible. Note: Additional photos will become available shortly.

I've heard since they have check the veichles they are not stolen. If you have a title how do you know it's stolen?

[PCCE]

Believe me..they havepleanty of evidence against them
these shops had a way to get paperwork that appeared genuine
check out this article:

Vehicles bought in good faith could be stolen

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-18689-Polk...