500 Grams Of Meth Seized From Home, 8 Indicted In Dozens Of Theft Ring
DENVER (CBS4) - A group of suspected criminals who authorities say are responsible for numerous thefts across the Denver metro area in the past 21 months face numerous charges after an indictment was handed down by a grand jury.
The Denver District Attorney's office announced on Friday that a variety of items valued at more than $600,000 were taken from nearly 100 victims. Eight people have been arrested as a part of the bust.
Police say Jesus Luna-Rodriguez, 22, Lucio Sierra-Camarena, 21, Luz Lomeli-Lucio, 35, and Ivan Lopez-Banuelos, 22, all face the following charges:
- violating Colorado's Organized Crime Control Act
- conspiracy
- identity theft
- aggravated motor vehicle theft
- possession of forged instruments
- burglary
Booking photos and names of the four other suspects have not been released. They face many of the same charges.
Authorities say the group used methamphetamine and stole cars, electronics and money to fuel the habit.
The DA's office says more than 500 grams of meth were allegedly found in Lomeli-Lucio's home as part of the bust. She faces additional charges for that.
Court dates have not been set for any of the suspects.