One person has been arrested following a two-year investigation in Rincon.
The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office Drug Suppression Unit, in coordination with the Rincon Police Department, discovered and, recently, dismantled a “chop shop” operating in the Picket Fences subdivision.
The “chop shop,” covertly operating within the residential community, was identified as a central hub for dismantling and redistributing stolen vehicles. The operation led to the seizure of eight stolen vehicles, reported stolen from various locations across the state of Georgia.
49-year-old Arthur Young was arrested and charged with several felonies, including theft by receiving stolen property and possession of vehicle with altered vin number.
The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office and Rincon Police Department express their appreciation for the community’s cooperation and encourage anyone with information related to criminal activity to contact the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office. The recovery of these vehicles represents a significant victory in the fight against auto theft and organized crime in our region.
