Four Charged in Auto Theft Trafficking Network Across New Jersey

MORRIS COUNTY — Four individuals, including two adults and two juveniles, are facing charges for their alleged involvement in an auto theft trafficking network that operated in Montville and at least 15 other New Jersey communities.

Union County Prosecutor William Daniel announced the arrests on Friday, following a four-month investigation involving law enforcement agencies from six different counties.

Carlos Espinal, 19, and Tikeem Shearin, 18, both from Newark, are facing multiple charges, including first-degree promotion of organized street crime and second-degree leadership of an auto theft trafficking network. The two juveniles, a 17-year-old from Jersey City and a 16-year-old from Newark have been charged with burglary and conspiracy to commit theft of motor vehicles…

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