He “permitted his suppliers to use fictitious names or business names in order to create the appearance of proper recordkeeping,” according to authorities.

Three Rhode Island men face federal charges for allegedly stealing and selling over $2.4 million worth of catalytic converters across New England, officials say.

Catalytic converters contain precious metals, can easily be removed from vehicles, and are difficult to trace. The average scrap price for catalytic converters varies between $300-$1,500 ...

Three Rhode Island men have been charged in federal court for allegedly stealing and selling hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of catalytic converters, announced Acting United States Attorney ...

DENVER — After seeing so much success in the regulation of catalytic converter sales, Denver city officials want to pass a similar ordinance in hopes of curbing scrap metal thefts across the city.