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United States of America v. Basneyareth Rebollar-Martinez
Date: 12-19-2024
Case Number: 23-CR-109
Judge: William E. Smith
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island (Providence County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The States United Attorney’s Office in Providence
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Providence, Rhode Island
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Providence, Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with target[ng and robbing residences belonging primarily to individuals of Asian descent
Connecticut Woman Sentenced for Role in Organized Burglary Ring that Targeted Residences and Businesses Owned by Individuals of Asian Decent
Basneyareth Rebollar-Martinez, 28, of Stamford, CT, pleaded guilty on September 12, 2023, to a charge of conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property, Rebollar-Martinez admitted to a federal judge that, from July 2022 to January 2023, she and others worked collaboratively to burglarize and attempt to burglarize at least ten residences in eight states, including Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Residences were targeted based on a belief that they would contain large sums of cash, valuable jewelry, heirlooms. and other items.
Forensic audits of the defendant's and others cell phones revealed photographs and communications illustrating that members of the conspiracy conducted surveillance on the victims they were targeting, including at their place of work, which included Chinese restaurants and nail salons. GPS trackers were placed on victims' vehicles to monitor their movement and to determine when and whether they were at home. The conspirators also used drones for surveillance purposes. Once a residence was targeted, some members of the conspiracy would act as lookouts at a nearby locations; others would serve as drivers dropping off and picking up co-conspirators at designated locations; while other members of the conspiracy would force entry into the residences. After the burglaries, the stolen goods were transported elsewhere and sold for profit.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Ly T. Chin and Julianne Klein.
The matter was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, with the assistance of the Warwick and Smithfield, RI Police Departments; Shrewsbury and Framingham, MA Police Departments; Gorham, NH Police Department; Stamford, Wallingford, and Westport, CT Police Departments; West Allis, WI Police Department; New Castle County, DE Police Department; Manalapan, NJ Police Department; New York City Police Department; Jacksonville and Flagler County Police Departments; Massachusetts State Police; Pennsylvania State Police; and the United States Postal Inspection Service.
Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to two years in federal prison
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Basneyareth Rebollar-Martinez?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to two years in federal prison
Which court heard United States of America v. Basneyareth Rebollar-Martinez?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island (Providence County), RI. The presiding judge was William E. Smith.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Basneyareth Rebollar-Martinez?
Plaintiff's attorney: The States United Attorney’s Office in Providence. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Providence, Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer Directoryfont >.
When was United States of America v. Basneyareth Rebollar-Martinez decided?
This case was decided on December 19, 2024.