Seven Portland area people charged in metal theft ring www.privateofficer.com
SCAPPOOSE, Ore. Feb 25 2012– Seven people have been arrested in connection with a three-month investigation of a metal theft ring, police said.
Two of the suspects, 34-year-old Casey Jackson and 46-year-old Teresa Ann Aispuro, were arrested while operating a stolen vehicle Thursday, according to Lt. Steve Alexander with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. They were jailed on several charges, including theft and burglary.
In connection with the arrests, deputies searched two locations Thursday and recovered several vehicles, trailers, and other stolen items.
Five additional suspects were arrested within the last two weeks in connection with the investigation, Alexander said.
The investigation was ongoing and more arrests were expected.
