Large-scale Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
Pearland area law enforcement agencies recently concluded a month-long investigation into a large-scale catalytic converter theft ring in the Pearland area. Yesterday, the Pearland Police Department, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Public Safety, the
Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, the Alvin Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston, executed search warrants at three residences and three commercial properties within the Pearland area as part of the large-scale, multi-agency investigation into the organized theft group. These search warrants resulted in the recovery of seventeen pallets of catalytic converters and additional assets. The five individuals arrested pursuant to state arrest warrants for the felony charge of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity for their alleged roles in the theft ring were Henri Pham 59YOA, Le Quoc 39YOA, Timothy Ngo 51YOA, Tram Le 48YA, and Tran Le 45YOA.