Four Detroit Men Charged in Auto Theft Ring

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the arrest of four Detroit men linked to a significant auto theft ring responsible for stealing hundreds of vehicles in southeast Michigan. The suspects, Davonta Jones, Donovan Tucker, Davion Tucker, and Timothy Bell, are charged with conducting a criminal enterprise and multiple counts of receiving and concealing stolen vehicles. The ring has been active since at least August 2023, targeting car dealerships, storage lots, and residences, and allegedly using counter-surveillance and violence to execute the thefts. Investigators reported that the stolen cars were sold at significantly reduced prices on the black market. Law enforcement executed arrest warrants on January 2, 2025, seizing a large quantity of electronic key fobs and cash during the operation. Nessel emphasized the ongoing efforts to dismantle this violent organization that has affected numerous communities across the state.