BRIGHTON, Colo. — Thirteen people have been indicted in Adams County on counts related to alleged motor vehicle thefts and burglaries.
The results of a massive investigation were announced Monday by 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason, the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA), and the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force (C-MATT).
The announcement said 13 individuals have been indicted on a total of 121 counts related to alleged motor vehicle thefts and burglaries that occurred at Denver International Airport, Adams County, and throughout the Denver area.
The indictment includes varying charges such as COCCA, Burglary, Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft, and Theft, according to an announcement from Colorado's 17th Judicial District.
The individuals charged as a result of the indictment were allegedly part of a prolific group that the CATPA Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force followed for more than a year.
According to Monday's announcement, from February 2022 to March 2023, the individuals allegedly stole vehicles from various locations, including Denver's airport, and used some of those vehicles to smash through the fronts of businesses. They would then allegedly place straps around the ATM's inside and pull the machines from the buildings.
The car theft task force said Ford F-150 Raptors were their preferred vehicles, and they targeted businesses that contained ATMs. Jeep Grand Cherokees, Dodge Challengers, and Dodge Chargers were also allegedly stolen and used during this operation.
The defendants allegedly utilized sophisticated tools to reprogram key fobs so they could steal the vehicles. They would also allegedly disable the vehicle's GPS tracking system to avoid apprehension.
These alleged offenses occurred in multiple jurisdictions including Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Boulder, Denver, Jefferson and Logan Counties. In total 59 vehicles were stolen, and there were 31 attempted or completed burglaries.
Indicted
- Marc Morales Cisneros: At Large
- Hector Escalera Hernandez: In Custody in Mexico
- David Nava Delgado: In Custody
- Carlos Nava Delgado: In Custody
- Jorge Cadena Lujan: In Custody
- Stephanie Reza Ramos: In Custsody
- Rene Ruiz Ochoa: In Custody
- Alejandro Silva-Vasquez: At Large in Mexico
- Cesar Poblano Hernandez: In Custody
- Brian Valladares: In Custody
- Rodrigo Perez-Gonzalez: In Custody
- Cruz Cordova: At Large
- Jose Merino Ramos: At large
"Thieves continue to steal cars at alarming rates in Colorado, but particularly at Denver International Airport and the lots that surround it," said Colorado's 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason. "This group allegedly targeted our airport and used stolen vehicles to terrorize businesses in my jurisdiction and beyond."
"The Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force (C-MATT) would like to express its appreciation for all of those who took part in or contributed to the investigation that allowed us to make an impact on the auto theft problem in Colorado," said task force Commander John Pickard. "These indictments were made possible from our partners at the Colorado Independent Auto Dealers Association, whose initial report started the investigation, all of the law enforcement agencies who contributed their resources, and from the Adams County District Attorney’s Office who presented the case to the Grand Jury. When we work together for a common mission, we can make a difference."
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