Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Auto theft arrests include drug, gun charges
Police arrested three men yesterday "wanted in conjunction with an auto theft that occurred April 13 in the 1600 block of Wheaton Street," a department spokesperson says.
Joe Carter III, 29, Stephen Jiles, 25, and Khalid Felder, 20, were stopped near Bee Road and Victory Drive April 19. The suspects were driving a white Nissan Altima, "which matched the description of a suspect vehicle used in the April 13 theft of a 2016 Nissan Murano," police say.
"Three stolen guns and marijuana were found inside the Altima. In addition to the stolen guns, the stolen Nissan Murano was also recovered."
All three men were arrested. Carter is charged with possession of a firearm by convicted felon. Felder is charged with theft by receiving stolen property (gun). Jiles is charged with possession of firearm by convicted felon and theft by receiving stolen property (gun).
The incident remains under investigation. Additional charges may be pending for all three.
Joe Carter III, 29, Stephen Jiles, 25, and Khalid Felder, 20, were stopped near Bee Road and Victory Drive April 19. The suspects were driving a white Nissan Altima, "which matched the description of a suspect vehicle used in the April 13 theft of a 2016 Nissan Murano," police say.
"Three stolen guns and marijuana were found inside the Altima. In addition to the stolen guns, the stolen Nissan Murano was also recovered."
All three men were arrested. Carter is charged with possession of a firearm by convicted felon. Felder is charged with theft by receiving stolen property (gun). Jiles is charged with possession of firearm by convicted felon and theft by receiving stolen property (gun).
The incident remains under investigation. Additional charges may be pending for all three.
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