Crime & Safety
4 Indicted In Burglaries Targeting Middle Eastern, Asian People
Prosecutors say the burglary ring involved an estimated 40 burglaries in Oakton, McLean and other locations.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Four men have been indicted in a large burglary scheme targeting Middle Eastern and Asian residents and immigrants in Fairfax County locations.
The Washington Post reported the racketeering charges against Jonathan Ceballos Gomez, Juan Rodriguez Lopez, Sergio Rodriguez Lopez and Jesus Andres Montemiranda Salazar. Each faces two counts of racketeering.
Police told the Post that the defendants allegedly traveled to Virginia for approximately 40 burglaries from October 2018 to February 2020. Burglaries have involved valuable items with locations including Oakton, Fair Oaks, McLean and more.
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