SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — A Newington man is facing a litany of charges connected to a Southington crime spree, police said.
Officials said 21-year-old Ethan Nieves was taken into custody on Monday at New Britain court.
According to police, Nieves had been using a gray 2023 Honda Odyssey, stolen out of Farmington, since March 2023 to commit various crimes in Southington and throughout the state.
Southington police said the crimes included stealing catalytic converters, wheels, ATVs, and other commercial burglaries.
Police said that after several reports in Southington of the catalytic converter and wheel thefts dating back to early 2023, investigators began to track down leads and collaborate with other law enforcement. Through their investigation, police concluded that Nieves was the one likely in possession of the stolen Honda Odyssey and that he was believed to be a ring leader behind much of the statewide criminal activity.
On March 12, 2024, Southington police and several other law enforcement agencies executed search warrants at a home in New Britain. Officials said that investigators saw several people returning to that home in a stolen vehicle taken earlier that morning during a burglary at CarMax in East Haven.
Police said that two out of the three suspects were taken into custody. It was later confirmed that Nieves was the third outstanding suspect. As of Nieves' most recent arrest, several agencies have arrested and charged him for his involvement. Southington police said several additional arrests are expected.
Nieves was charged with first-degree larceny, three counts of third-degree larceny, two counts of third-degree conspiracy to commit larceny, third-degree burglary, third-degree conspiracy to commit burglary, two counts of first-degree criminal mischief, first-degree conspiracy to commit criminal mischief, second-degree criminal mischief, second-degree conspiracy to commit criminal mischief, and use of a motor vehicle without permission.
He was released after posting an $85,000 bond.
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