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Catalytic converter theft ‘ringleader’ gets 3 year sentence

Last updated: December 22, 2024 11:58 am
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Marzel Woodard and some of the catalytic converters police seized at the storage unit. (Chicago Police Department)

Ringleader Pleads Guilty in Catalytic Converter Theft Case

CHICAGO — In a recent development, Marzel Woodard, the alleged ringleader of a catalytic converter theft operation in Chicago, has pleaded guilty to possessing a stolen motor vehicle. This comes after a year-long investigation led to the seizure of 211 catalytic converters and the arrest of Woodard and another individual. Woodard’s guilty plea resulted in a three-year sentence, which was served through electronic monitoring due to his compliance with a nighttime curfew.

The investigation culminated in a search warrant being executed at a storage unit on West North Avenue, where Woodard and his accomplice, Vincent Parks, were caught unloading catalytic converters. Woodard had been under surveillance since August 2022 for allegedly handling, possessing, storing, and selling a large quantity of converters. Following his arrest in June 2023, police found additional converters in Woodard’s vehicle and storage unit.

Woodard’s guilty plea led to the dropping of a more serious charge related to organizing a vehicle theft conspiracy. Judge Tyria Walton imposed a three-year sentence, which was reduced by 50% for good behavior and credited with the time Woodard spent on electronic monitoring.

On the other hand, Parks, who was arrested alongside Woodard, received probation for his involvement in the operation.

Catalytic Converter Theft Trends

According to State Farm, the number of catalytic converter theft claims in Illinois has significantly decreased, with a 58% drop from the first half of 2023 to the first half of 2024. Despite this improvement, Illinois remains one of the top states for converter theft claims, with an average claim value of $2,100.

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While the decrease in thefts is notable, the frequency of reported incidents remains higher than in previous years. State Farm reported a substantial increase in payouts for converter theft claims in Illinois, indicating a persistent issue that continues to impact vehicle owners.

Overall, the case involving Marzel Woodard sheds light on the ongoing problem of catalytic converter theft and the efforts to combat this criminal activity in Chicago and beyond.

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