This operation adopted a six-month auto theft investigation by the VPD Particular Enforcement Unit. Christopher Anderson, 22, Nathan Olivas, 19, and Jesse Venegas, 23, have been arrested for conspiracy, working a chop store, auto theft and varied firearms expenses. This auto theft ring was liable for the theft, sale, dismantling, and destruction of 13 high-performance automobiles valued at over $500,000.
