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Three Arrested for Catalytic Converter Theft

On January 17, 2021 just before 3:00 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of Glenwood Rd regarding a resident reporting two subjects using a loud tool to cut through metal on a truck parked near the location.

As officers were arriving, they observed a vehicle that appeared to be fleeing the area with its lights off.  Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and discovered it was occupied by three individuals; the driver, 35-year-old Shavonda Hamilton (transient), along with passengers 36-year-old Mitzael Jimenez-Perez (transient) and 43-year-old Gabriel Ramirez of Los Angeles.

While contacting the occupants, officers observed a reciprocating saw, two methamphetamine pipes and a cut-off catalytic converter in plain view inside of their vehicle.  A records check of Hamilton revealed she was unlicensed.  Officers also located methamphetamine in Hamilton’s possession.  All three individuals were arrested and booked for grand theft and possessing unlawful drug paraphernalia.  Hamilton was also arrested for possessing a controlled substance and driving without a license.