Men Stole Rims And Tires From 100+ Vehicles On Long Island: DA

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — A Suffolk man was sentenced to prison on Tuesday after he and another man pleaded guilty to stealing rims and tires from over 100 vehicles, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney.

Dwayne Jones, 46, of Central Islip, was sentenced to four to eight years in prison after he and his co-defendant, Randy Woods, 38, of Wyandanch, pleaded guilty to stealing tires and rims from 114 vehicles over the course of a year, the DA said.

According to the investigation, between July 1, 2022, and Oct. 20, 2023, Woods and Jones targeted residents, car dealerships, and rental car companies across Suffolk County to steal tires and rims from several vehicles while preferring Hondas, Toyotas, Mercedes Benz, BMWs, and black rims from SUVs, the DA said.

"The successful arrest, conviction and sentencing of these two defendants underscores our commitment to combating theft and property crimes in Suffolk County, " Tierney said. "This case also showcases the extensive collaboration and significant resources that are brought to bear on pattern crimes. We are grateful for the specialized investigative support from the Suffolk County Police Department and National Insurance Crime Bureau."

On July 26, 2024, Woods pleaded guilty before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins to one count of first-degree auto stripping, a Class D felony, and one count of second-degree auto stripping, a Class E felony, the DA said.

Tierney said Woods also pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a Class D felony, in an unrelated case.

On Oct. 11, 2024, Woods was sentenced to a combined indeterminate sentence of five to 10 years with restitution judgment orders for the victims totaling $193,468.25, the DA said. He was represented by Christopher Gioe who was not immediately available for comment.

On Jan. 9 Jones pleaded guilty before Collins to two counts of first-degree auto stripping, Class D felonies, the DA said.

On Feb. 13, he was sentenced to a combined indeterminate sentence of four to eight years with restitution judgment orders for the victims totaling $193,468.19, the DA said.

He was represented by John Loturco who was not immediately available for comment.