Five arrested in Tucson in connection with stolen vehicles and street takeovers

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The Arizona DPS Vehicle Theft Task Force has arrested five people, recovered four stolen vehicles and seized another nine vehicles in Tucson.

In early October 2024, DPS detectives found three stolen vehicles in an alley behind a home in northwest Tucson.

Detectives initiated surveillance and further investigation revealed that the stolen cars and other vehicles located at the residence were associated with a car club involved in street takeovers in Tucson.

On Oct. 19, detectives found a stolen Dodge Charger at a home in Marana being chopped up and taken apart. Two suspects, identified as 21-year-old Jiovany Arellano and 31-year-old Cesar Duran, left the property on foot when detectives arrived.

The task force said both suspects were found nearby and arrested and booked on charges including car theft, burglary and operating a diner.

On Monday, October 21, detectives served a search warrant at the Tucson home where the three stolen vehicles were originally located. Detectives recovered a Nissan 370z, a Dodge Challenger and a Cadillac CTS.

The task force then arrested 19-year-old Brandon Ortiz-Gonzales and 22-year-old Brian Ortiz-Gonzales. They were charged with car theft, burglary and operating a diner. Camron Patterson, 21, was also arrested for auto theft and burglary.

This investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the DPS Vehicle Theft Task Force at [email protected].

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