Garland Police Bust Organized Vehicle Theft Ring

0:00Garland Police just busted an organized crew behind at least 25 vehicle thefts and burglaries across the city and nearby spots. These guys stole over $62,000 worth of trucks, vans and parts, running a tight operation with set rolls. Five suspects are now in custody, facing heavy charges like organized crime and motor vehicle theft. The crew zeroed in on Older Chevy, GMC and Dodge trucks from the 1990s to the early 2000s, plus work vans you see everywhere in. North Texas, they hit early in the mornings, grabbing whole rides or stripping parts from job sites and neighborhoods. This all kicked off back in late November 2025 when detectives linked one theft to a suspect. By December and into early 2026, more cases piled up, pulling in the criminal investigations team, neighborhood officers and even the gang unit to track them down or rest went down in early April. The suspects range from 29 to 34 years old, including names like Mario Oder Hernandez and Taylor Baker, charges stack up with burglaries and parts steps too, showing how coordinated they were.

1:09Police say the probe keeps rolling to tie in more cases and they're telling folks the lock-up tight, dished of valuables inside and call out anything. Sketchy, right away, smart moves keep these crews at bay. I'm Cory with the story and you've been listening to Dallas News today, AI-powered local news.