A New Haven teen is accused of stealing several cars while posing as a potential buyer, then selling them, as well as carjacking two ride-share drivers,.
A New Haven teen was indicted on charges of carjacking, firearm and conspiracy offenses in connection with an alleged scheme where he and others stole cars from Facebook sellers and attempted to re-sell them on another platform, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
An 18-year-old from New Haven was arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with carjacking, according to federal officials.
Tihaja Ortiz-Tucker is charged with conspiracy and possessing a.
Federal officials, citing allegations in court documents and statements made in court, said the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Safe Streets Violent Crime Task Force and several police departments have been investigating multiple violent carjackings that have occurred recently in Connecticut.