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14 Charged in Long Island Porch-Pirate Smartphone Theft Ring

11/26/2025

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Story summary

Fourteen individuals in Long Island are charged in a porch-pirate case that stole over 200 smartphones and tablets across 31 communities.
Andricson Jerez, the alleged leader, led the group using insider FedEx information.
The defendants face over 50 felony charges, including robbery and enterprise corruption, with some thefts turning violent.
They used encrypted messaging and stash houses in the Bronx, and Jerez could face up to 25 years if convicted.

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Story summary

Fourteen individuals in Long Island are charged in a porch-pirate case that stole over 200 smartphones and tablets across 31 communities.
Andricson Jerez, the alleged leader, led the group using insider FedEx information.
The defendants face over 50 felony charges, including robbery and enterprise corruption, with some thefts turning violent.
They used encrypted messaging and stash houses in the Bronx, and Jerez could face up to 25 years if convicted.