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Catalytic Converter

Houston police provide free service to help reduce catalytic converter thefts

Houston police provide free service to help reduce catalytic converter thefts

Officers say taking two minutes to paint over and etch on your car's device could save you thousands of dollars in repairs and insurance costs.

December 14, 2022
Texas among states with most reported catalytic converter thefts, insurance data reveals

Texas among states with most reported catalytic converter thefts, insurance data reveals

Texas is among the states with the most catalytic converter theft claims, according to a study by State Farm. Here's the ranking.

October 18, 2022
These are the cars most commonly targeted by catalytic converter thieves

These are the cars most commonly targeted by catalytic converter thieves

As criminals continue to target catalytic converters in cities and suburbs across the country, mechanics who see the costly damage first-hand shared what models are most commonly picked on. 

August 22, 2022
5 members of alleged catalytic converter theft ring already free on bond

5 members of alleged catalytic converter theft ring already free on bond

Five men, who Houston authorities say ran an organized catalytic converter theft ring, are now all out on bond.

August 9, 2022
Authorities bust recycling company that allegedly paid for stolen catalytic convertors

Authorities bust recycling company that allegedly paid for stolen catalytic convertors

Police in Fremont announced on Monday that a year-long investigation into a local recycling center has allegedly yielded stolen catalytic converter material and pallets containing at least 300 suspected stolen converters, the department said.

August 8, 2022
6 people arrested in catalytic converter theft ring, suspected ties to murder of HCSO deputy

6 people arrested in catalytic converter theft ring, suspected ties to murder of HCSO deputy

Six suspects were arrested on Thursday by various law enforcement agencies for their alleged roles in a large-scale catalytic converter theft ring that is suspected of fencing stolen catalytic converters for three individuals charged with murdering Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputy Darren Almendarez.

July 28, 2022
Lawmakers working to combat rising catalytic converter thefts in Houston

Lawmakers working to combat rising catalytic converter thefts in Houston

Lawmakers gathered Thursday to talk about ways to crack down on these catalytic converter thieves.

May 26, 2022
17-year-old suspect in Harris County deputy's death gets bond

17-year-old suspect in Harris County deputy's death gets bond

Fredrick Tardy, 17, received a $750,000 bond for the capital murder charge in the death of Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Almendarez.

May 11, 2022
Houston family-owned business says thieves stole catalytic converters from delivery trucks for fourth time

Houston family-owned business says thieves stole catalytic converters from delivery trucks for fourth time

A local business in north Houston says thieves have stolen the catalytic converter off their delivery trucks for the fourth time in the last year.

May 9, 2022
Catalytic converter theft suspect fatally shot by police officer in Sugar Land

Catalytic converter theft suspect fatally shot by police officer in Sugar Land

The Sugar Land Police Department says an officer shot a catalytic converter theft suspect who had a gun. The suspect died at the hospital.

May 6, 2022
City of Houston trying to make it tougher for catalytic converter thieves to make money

City of Houston trying to make it tougher for catalytic converter thieves to make money

Houston City Council is cracking down on the theft and trafficking of catalytic converters.

May 4, 2022
Auto shops turning to creative ways to thwart catalytic converter thieves

Auto shops turning to creative ways to thwart catalytic converter thieves

With a continuing rash of catalytic converter thefts soaring in Houston and across the country, more people are worrying that their vehicle might be next.

May 2, 2022
Catalytic converter theft crisis reveals violent, dangerous trend in suspects

Catalytic converter theft crisis reveals violent, dangerous trend in suspects

We’re learning more about two suspects who allegedly stole nine catalytic convertors from Cyfair ISD high school parking lot around April 7.

April 14, 2022
Montgomery Co. authorities arrest 4 suspects in catalytic converter theft

Montgomery Co. authorities arrest 4 suspects in catalytic converter theft

Four suspects were arrested in connection with a catalytic converter theft that occurred late Sunday night, authorities said.

April 12, 2022
2 suspected catalytic converter thieves killed in crash after chase with deputies, third suspect hospitalized

2 suspected catalytic converter thieves killed in crash after chase with deputies, third suspect hospitalized

Authorities say two alleged catalytic converter thieves died, and a third suspect was hospitalized with serious injuries after their car crashed during a pursuit with deputies in northwest Harris County. 

April 9, 2022
Procession for slain Harris Co. deputy confronting catalytic converter thieves

Procession for slain Harris Co. deputy confronting catalytic converter thieves

A procession was held for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Almendarez, who was tragically killed off-duty while confronting catalytic converter thieves targeting his truck outside a grocery store.

April 4, 2022
Catalytic converter thieves shot at by off-duty New Caney ISD officers working extra jobs

Catalytic converter thieves shot at by off-duty New Caney ISD officers working extra jobs

Authorities say two officers from New Caney ISD were working an extra job at a movie theater in Humble when they saw catalytic converter thieves, who later tried to run them over.

April 3, 2022
Two men shot allegedly by owner of car they were burglarizing in NW Harris Co., Sheriff says

Two men shot allegedly by owner of car they were burglarizing in NW Harris Co., Sheriff says

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says two men were shot “possibly by the owner of the vehicle they were said to be burglarizing.”

April 2, 2022
'This is very lucrative, this is organized crime,' Lawmaker working on new catalytic converter legislation

'This is very lucrative, this is organized crime,' Lawmaker working on new catalytic converter legislation

Lawmakers are now working on stricter catalytic converter theft legislation, which will be named after fallen Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez.

April 1, 2022
Fellow officers mourn slain Harris Co. deputy by suspected catalytic converter thieves

Fellow officers mourn slain Harris Co. deputy by suspected catalytic converter thieves

Colleagues say it was just like Deputy Darren Almendarez to protect and serve even while off duty, confronting criminals who were said to be attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his truck as he and his wife walked out of this Joe V’s grocery store.

April 1, 2022
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