Catalytic Converter

He and another man were arrested following a traffic stop in Rochester in February 2023.

It won't stop all thefts but can help deter crime and maybe catch the bad guys.

He was sentenced today in a 2021 case.

One of the victims ended up with a $2300 repair estimate.

A mistrial was declared when he was brought to trial on the same charges about a year ago.

With an ongoing string of catalytic converter thefts around Central Minnesota, one Minnesota man is sharing his story as a word of caution to others.