Major Shoplifting Duo Arrested on I-10
On 14th December 2015, at approximately 11:00 AM Jackson County Deputy Matt Wade who is assigned to Jackson County Metro Criminal Interdiction Team, conducted a traffic stop on interstate 10, eastbound near the 57 mile marker on 2007 Mercedes SUV for a tag violation.
The occupants were identified as Lauro Mesa age 26 and Alfredo Cruz-Gomez age 27 both from Tampa Florida.
Further investigation by Deputy Wade and other interdiction Agents led to the discovery of large quantities of merchandise with tags from Ross department store.
Instigators with Jackson County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene. Further investigation revealed the occupants were wanted in connection with shoplifting at Ross department stores in Texas, Louisiana, Gulfport and D’lberville Mississippi as well as Panama City, Florida.
A thorough search of the vehicle revealed it contained various items stolen from Ross Department stores valued at $26,442.66. These items include clothes, purses, shoes, belts, electronics and fragrances.
Mr. Gruz-Gomez and Mr. Mesa are currently being held in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center on the Charge of Receiving Stolen property pending initial appearance in County Court.
If convicted of Receiving Stolen Property Mr. Cruz-Gomez and Mr. Mesa could face up to ten years in the State penitentiary and a $10,000
Other charges through other agencies are expected.
Sheriff Mike Ezell
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