1 From Sulphur and 1 From Kinder Arrested for Catalytic Converter Theft in Vinton
1 From Sulphur and 1 From Kinder Arrested for Catalytic Converter Theft in Vinton
Published February 4, 2022
Vinton, LA – On January 31, detectives with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Crimes Investigative Unit received a complaint about a catalytic converter stolen from a truck parked at a boat launch in Vinton. Detectives were able to determine Kory J. Moss, 33, 313 Paisley Parkway, Sulphur, LA, and William D. Hawkins, 34, Kinder, LA, were possibly responsible for the theft during the investigation. During the course of the investigation, on February 2, detectives made contact with Moss, who confirmed that he and Hawkins stole and sold the catalytic converter from the truck. He was taken into custody and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center.
Later that day, VCIU detectives issued an arrest warrant for Hawkins, which was signed by Judge Tony Fazzio. The next day, detectives went to Allen Parish to assist the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office in carrying out the arrest warrant. Hawkins was located at his home by detectives, and while speaking with him, he confirmed his involvement in the theft. He was taken into custody and booked into the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office Jail.
Additional evidence linking Hawkins to additional catalytic converter thefts in Calcasieu Parish was obtained at the residence during the execution of the arrest warrant.
Moss and Hawkins face theft charges ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, as well as simple criminal damage to property ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Both of their bonds were set at $20,000 by Judge Tony Fazzio.
The Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office obtained a search warrant and arrested Watkins on additional criminal charges while carrying out the arrest warrant.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional arrests and charges are possible. Grant Strenth, a CPSO VCIU Detective, is the case’s lead investigator.
An arrest indicates that there is probable cause to believe the subject was involved in the alleged offense. Until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, a person is presumed innocent.
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