Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has filed multiple felony charges against three members of an organized crime ring accused of stealing more than $15,000 worth of merchandise from retailers in South Florida.
The suspects—Ariel McFarlane, Lequentin Butler, and Eddy Etienne—allegedly carried out over 35 thefts across Palm Beach and Broward counties within a four-month span.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office investigation revealed that between January and April, the trio targeted major retailers including CVS, Walgreens, Publix, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale’s. They stole a variety of items ranging from laundry detergent and fragrances to high-end clothing…